Remote-Control Dozing for Safer Quarry Operations

ARI was the first contractor in the Western U.S. to deploy Caterpillar’s D8T Command for Dozing technology in a rock quarry application. Hand-selected by Caterpillar as a development partner, ARI helped field-test and validate this innovation—bringing remote-control earthmoving into highwall zones where operator safety is critical.

With line-of-sight remote operation via an over-the-shoulder console, this system enables operators to safely push material that would otherwise be inaccessible due to slope instability, highwall risk, or equipment exposure limits. The result: increased material recovery without compromising safety.

Alternative Rock Breaking: Excavator-Mounted Hoe Ram

For sites where blasting is restricted or not permitted, ARI offers alternative rock breaking methods, including an excavator-mounted hydraulic hammer (hoe ram). This system enables efficient in-place rock reduction, minimizing delay while keeping downstream crushing operations productive.