iC70R CRAWLER CARRIER

Heavy-duty rubber track crawler dumper

The Kato IC70R is a 360° slewing crawler carrier that was released in May 2023. It is designed to be more compact and safer than previous models, while still meeting the needs of demanding applications.

The IC70R has a number of features that improve its safety, including:

• Engine overrun prevention system: This system uses an electrically controlled engine and hydraulic pumps to significantly reduce the risk of engine overrun, making downhill travel much safer.
• Low centre of gravity: The centre of gravity is lowered while maintaining ground clearance at 560mm. This results in increased stability in all directions, thus decreasing the risk of overturning.
• Safety in tight spaces: The width of the IC70R is decreased to 2490mm while maintaining stability. This makes it less likely to make contact with other machines or obstacles in tight working spaces.
• Better visibility: The visibility from the cabin is increased. The operator can also check blind spots from cameras equipped on the vehicle.
• ROPS cabs: The IC70R is equipped with ROPS cabs for better safety.
• In addition to its safety features, the IC70R also has a number of other features that make it a versatile and efficient machine, including:

• A powerful engine that meets EU Stage V and EPA Tier 4 regulations
• An energy-saving mode that helps to reduce fuel consumption
• A comfortable and spacious cabin with a tilt-up operator's seat
• A variety of attachments that can be used for a wide range of tasks
• The Kato IC70R is a versatile and capable crawler carrier that is well-suited for a variety of applications. It is a safe and efficient machine that is sure to meet the needs of demanding users.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Engine: Kubota V5009, 4-cylinder, water-cooled, turbocharged diesel engine

• Rated output: 140 kW (187 hp) @ 2,600 rpm

• Fuel tank capacity: 285 litres

• Crawler width: 2,490 mm

• Ground clearance: 560 mm

• Transport Weight: 11,525 kg

• Payload: 7,000 kg

• Travel speed: 8 km/h (low), 12 km/h (high)

PRODUCTIVITY AND HANDLING

JOYSTICK CONTROLS

Traveling, vessel, and slewing controls are controlled with two joystick levers on both sides, ensuring more comfortable operations even under long hours.
- Left joystick lever: Traveling and vessel controls
- Right joystick lever: Slewing controls

OPERATING SWITCHES

Switches that are frequently used are concentrated near the monitor for easier operations.

COMFORTABLE SEAT

A recliner seat with suspension is used to fit the operator’s body better. The height of the cab is also lowered, for easier movements.

360 DEGREES SLEWING CAPABILITY

The vessel is able to dump load with a 90 degrees slewing angle. The all-slewing capability is also handy in tight working spaces.

Price includes GST - Ex Works Brisbane

Product Overview: KATO iC70 Series Crawler Carrier / Track Dumper

The KATO iC70R is a 360 degree rotating heavy-duty, mid-sized tracked utility transporter engineered to move bulk material across soft, steep, or environmentally sensitive terrain where wheeled dump trucks cannot operate.

Combining a compact transport footprint with a high-payload capacity, the iC70R delivers reliable off-road performance with minimal ground disturbance.

Common Names & Alternate Terminology

Depending on the region and specific job application, the KATO iC70 is commonly referred to as:

• Track Dumper / Tracked Dumper: The most common industry name on construction and earthmoving sites.

• Rubber Track Carrier / Site Dumper: Highlighting its low-ground-pressure rubber tracks designed for sensitive or muddy ground.

• 360° Rotator Dumper / Swivel Track Carrier: Refers to models equipped with a fully rotating upper structure, allowing operators to dump at any angle without turning the undercarriage.
  

• Crawler Truck / Track Transporter: Used primarily in pipeline, utility, and heavy civil engineering contexts.

• "Morooka-Style" Carrier: A common generic industry term used for mid-to-large capacity rubber-tracked dumpers.

  Standout Features

  1. Low Ground Pressure: High flotation rubber tracks distribute weight evenly, enabling full payloads to cross deep mud, sand, swamps, and snow with minimal soil compaction or surface damage.

  2. 360-Degree Upper Rotation: Allows the operator to rotate the entire cab and dump bed independently of the tracks. This eliminates multi-point turns in narrow trenches, reduces track wear, and prevents tearing up soft ground when manoeuvring.
     

  3. High-Clearance Dumping: Heavy-duty hydraulic tilt dump bed delivers sharp discharge angles to easily unload sticky soils, rock, and wet aggregate.

  4. Ergonomic Operator Cab: Features hydrostatic joystick controls, air conditioning, digital display monitoring, and integrated camera systems (rear/side) to eliminate blind spots.
     

     Common Job Applications & Use Cases

     • Civil & Site Earthworks: Transporting fill, gravel, clay, and rock across unpaved or wet construction sites where standard 6x4 or 8x4 tipper trucks get bogged down.

     • Pipeline & ROW (Right-of-Way) Construction: Hauling bedding material, backfill, and equipment along narrow pipeline corridors, wetlands, and easement tracks.

     • Solar & Wind Farm Infrastructure: Moving soil, aggregate, and cable trench backfill over fragile, remote, or uneven terrain with strict environmental ground-pressure limits.

     • Levee, Dam & Riverbank Restoration: Operating on steep embankments and soft riverbed muds where high gradeability and low ground pressure are required for safety.

     • Landslide & Disaster Remediation: Clearing debris, rocks, and mudslides in mountainous or environmentally unstable areas.
       
     • Utility & Drill Support Chassis: Frequently converted or utilized as a mobile base for carrying off-road equipment, drill rigs, water tanks, or welding setups into remote bushland and utility corridors.