Kato’s IC110R Crawler Carrier Brings 360-Degree Rotation to Heavy Material Hauling

Crawler carriers look like monstrous, all-terrain dump trucks on steel tracks. They look gnarly as all get out and seem capable of rolling over any topography (mud to mountains). You might not know this by looking, but some of these tank-like crawler carriers are actually pretty deft with their precision maneuvers. Let me draw your attention to Kato’s new rotating crawler carrier, the IC110R. The machine targets contractors who need to move heavy loads across soft ground, steep grades, or tight jobsites without constant repositioning. The IC110R debuted at Conexpo and builds on Kato’s earlier IC70R platform. According to the press release:

“Kato has expanded its line of crawler carriers to meet the greater demand for full 360-degree rotating units. For any construction, utility, or municipal crew needing a go-anywhere, do-anything machine — the 110R checks every box,” said Jenny Smith Price, president of sales and operations at Kato Compact Excavator Sales. “It’s simply one of the most customizable and essential rotating carriers on the market.”

Overall performance for Kato’s IC110R rotating crawler carrier

The headline feature on Kato’s IC110R is that 360-degree rotating upper structure. Operators can receive material, swing, and dump without moving the undercarriage. That matters on crowded jobsites, wetlands, slope work, utility projects, pipeline installs, forestry jobs, and finished landscapes. Less travel movement often means:

• Faster cycle times
• Fewer repositioning moves
• Reduced surface damage
• Better maneuverability in tight spaces
• Lower wear from repeated turning maneuvers

Kato says the machine carries a 24,250-pound payload with a steel dump bed. The vessel holds 8 cubic yards and offers a maximum 60-degree dump angle. Travel speed reaches up to 7.3 miles per hour, allowing operators to move material quickly across larger sites. The machine also handles grades up to 20 degrees, helped by a 257-horsepower Cummins B6.7 diesel engine.

Low ground pressure and a compact body

Kato lists ground pressure at:

• 5.12 psi unloaded
• 8.54 psi loaded

That low footprint helps the machine travel across mud, wet ground, and delicate surfaces with less rutting than wheeled haulers. The IC110R also uses a compact transport-focused design. Kato lists body width at 105.1 inches (8 feet, 9 inches) and overall height at 106.3 inches (8 feet, 10 inches), making it one of the smaller full-rotating machines in the 11-ton class. The unit has 24.4 inches of ground clearance.

Technology and operator controls

• Traveling speed auto limits: When swinging and traveling at the same time, travel and swing speeds are both reduced.
• Overrun prevention function: When the vessel is raised, traveling speed is reduced.
• Electronic controls linking the joystick and hydraulic pump: Pump flow adjusts to load demand, helping provide smoother operation and reducing chances of engine stall.
• Overload prevention function: Before loading, the platform rises slightly to begin measurement. When rated capacity is reached, the system sounds an audible warning horn.
• 10.1-inch integrated monitor
• 2 standard cameras to cover blind spots
• Auto idle when controls are in neutral
• One-hand control functions grouped on the left joystick
• Travel direction reverse switch when upper rotates 180 degrees
• Selectable swing speed modes

Quick specs: Kato IC110R rotating crawler carrier

• Payload: 24,250 pounds
• Engine: 257-horsepower Cummins B6.7
• Vessel capacity: 8 cubic yards
• Dump angle: 60 degrees
• Max travel speed: 7.3 miles per hour
• Gradeability: 20 degrees
• Ground pressure: 5.12 psi unloaded / 8.54 psi loaded
• Overall footprint: 18.3 feet (L) × 8.8 feet (W) × 8.9 feet (H) and 24.4 inches of ground clearance

Bottom line

The IC110R is not just a bigger crawler carrier. It is a material-moving machine built to reduce wasted motion. For contractors working in mud, tight quarters, or sensitive terrain, rotating without repositioning can be a real productivity advantage. Kato is betting more North American fleets are ready for that concept.