CAT 395 High Reach Demolition Conversion for PowerTrac

High Reach and Low-Level Demolition

PowerTrac Machinery is a fourth-generation heavy equipment dealership with more than 60 years of experience and Kocurek’s official US dealer.

The project required a machine capable of carrying a 3.5-tonne tool to 50m, alongside a straight boom configuration handling a 7-tonne tool at 18m for low-level demolition and ground processing.

Converted at Kocurek’s Ipswich factory, the CAT 395 received lengthened and reinforced track frames, an extending undercarriage and uprated hoist cylinders. Improved A-frame geometry and additional ballast support the machine’s increased demolition capabilities.

Bespoke Transport Without External Cranes

Transportability was central to the brief. Both the base machine and front-end equipment needed to break down into manageable loads, each weighing less than 54 tonnes.

Kocurek developed a system combining hydraulic counterweight removal with integrated rear jacks, allowing the machine to be split and reassembled without external cranes.

This reduces reliance on crane hire, simplifies site planning and helps the machine move efficiently between demolition projects.

Improved Visibility and Equipment Changeover

A tilting cab with a high-visibility modification gives the operator a better view of the work area, supported by a heavy-duty falling object protective structure (FOPS) guard.

The base boom incorporates a modular joint and hydraulic tap coupling system to simplify equipment changeover. Hydraulic counterweight removal and integrated jacking also reduce manual intervention during dismantling and assembly.

Together, these modifications give PowerTrac a versatile demolition machine designed for demanding work and practical transport between sites.

Kocurek model: DM 90/E
Base machine: Caterpillar 395
Engine power: 405kW