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CUT COSTS, INCREASE SAFETY, BOOST EFFICIENCY

The Ball Stud Removal Tool is now available to suit Caterpillar 777 haul trucks.

Cut Costs, Increase Safety and Boost Efficiency With 777 BSRT
PI 2024 Caterpillar Haul Truck, BSRT

 

 

Geographe Logo Specialised Tooling

In collaboration with tier 1 miners, Geographe engineered the Ball Stud Removal Tool (BSRT), a specialised solution for removing seized ball studs in Caterpillar haul trucks.

Our award-winning BSRT tool, engineered for Caterpillar 785, 789, and 793 models, has been adopted by over 70 companies worldwide, significantly reducing downtime and enhancing safety for field maintenance teams.

Now, the BSRT is available for the 777 model (11542115) .

 

BHP
FMG
Mineral Resources
Thiess
Alcoa
Piacentini
South 32

Challenge with Standard ball stud removal practices

The Challenge

Steering arm ball studs are prone to seizing in rugged environments and require regular testing and replacement.

Removal is often time-consuming, labour-intensive, and risks damage from unsafe practices or excessive force.

Streamline maintenance and minimise downtime

Reduce significant bottlenecks in the maintenance of your Caterpillar 777 haul truck fleet.

TimeMoney

Time Saving

The BSRT significantly reduces the time required compared to traditional, labour-intensive methods. 

ManCost

Reduced Downtime

Eliminate the need for hot works, grinding, hammering, and jacking. The BSRT enables faster extraction times and minimises maintenance delays.

ReduceDamage

Reduced damage to vehicle components

Minimise vehicle damage by avoiding excessive force and unnecessary stress on components.

PI 777 BSRT in attached to haul truck 01
PI 777 BSRT in Case 02 (1)

Safe and Easy to Use 

Geographe's lightweight, hydraulic BSRT simplifies ball stud removal with single-person operation, reducing hazardous procedures and improving efficiency. By being portable and easy to use, it enhances safety and workflows.

TimeMoney

Safer and Hazard-Free Procedures

Eliminate the need for hazardous tasks like hot works, grinding, hammering, and jacking; reducing injury risks and minimising reliance on non-compliant methods.

Ergonomic

Ergonomically Designed

Weighing only 20 kg, the BSRT is easy to handle, reducing strain and injury risk while meeting HSEQ considerations for safety and ergonomics.

NoPower

No Power Required

Operates without electricity when using a hydraulic hand pump, making it perfect for remote or challenging work environments outside the workshop.

What's in the Kit

  • Body and Retainer Assembly
  • Removal tool body with rating certificate
  • Hi-Force© 20T hydraulic cylinder with test and conformity certificate
  • Cylinder Spacer Assemblies (23mm & 45mm thickness)
  • Laminated user manual and BSRT usage log
  • USB drive with electronic document copies
  • Custom waterproof, wheeled Pelican™ case for easy transport
PI 777 BSRT in Case 02

Available for Pre-order

Due to the high demand and limited initial stock, we are offering customers the exclusive opportunity to secure the 777 BSRT through pre-order.

 

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Ready to boost efficiency?

Place your pre-order today and be among the first to boost site safety and efficiency with the new BSRT in the New Year!