# Pybar trials Cat R1700 loader underground in Australia

Pybar is conducting the first underground trial of the new Cat R1700 loader at the Vivien mine in Australia. The trial will see the machine complete 2,000 hours of development works over six to seven months.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2017-12-22
- Where: Vivien mine, Australia, Australia
- Status: under construction
- Products: Cat R1700 loader
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Pybar](https://endata.com/companies/29006.md)
- [Caterpillar](https://endata.com/companies/1968.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [miningmagazine.com](https://www.miningmagazine.com/fleets/news/1332055/pybar-tests-cat-loader-underground), 2017-12-22: "The machine is performing well at present with decreased cycle times already being achieved due to increased payload and hydraulic power."

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