Tue July 28, 2015
Caterpillar to Design, Build Its Vocational Trucks
Caterpillar Inc. today announced it will begin independently designing and manufacturing its vocational truck product family at its plant in Victoria, Texas. The plant, which opened in 2012, currently produces hydraulic excavators....
Mon July 20, 2015
Cat Fuel Guarantee Ensures Maximum Fuel Efficiency
Caterpillar Inc has announced that fleet managers can buy or lease an eligible Cat machine with a guaranteed fuel burn rate thru December 31, 2015. For three years or 5,000 service hours after the equipment purchase, Caterpillar will track the actual fuel burn using Cat® Product LinkTM and send quarterly emails comparing the two rates....
Thu June 18, 2015
Caterpillar and Modustri to Collaborate on Equipment Monitoring Technology
To help customers around the world optimize parts performance and further understand the health of their equipment, Caterpillar Inc. has entered into a strategic alliance with Modustri, a provider of service and measurement technologies for use in the field....
Mon June 01, 2015
Cat MH3027 Wheeled Material Handler Delivers Productive, Reliable Performance
The Cat MH3027 is the fourth and smallest in the series of new wheeled material handlers that Caterpillar is introducing to global markets in the greater than 27.5 ton (25 t) size class. At 62,832 lb. (28,500 kg), the MH3027 delivers increased performance in a smaller package — specifically a swing radius that is 8.3 in....
Mon June 01, 2015
Cat 336F L XE Hybrid Delivers Fuel-Efficient Production
The Cat 336F L XE Hybrid features an integrated design that conserves fuel, optimizes performance and captures and reuses energy. The machine delivers an estimated fuel savings of up to 20 percent compared with its standard 336 counterpart with no compromise in performance and no added maintenance costs....
Thu May 28, 2015
Stowers CAT Hosts Several Customer Service Events in First Half of 2015
Stowers Machinery Corporation, the Cat dealer of east Tennessee, hosted four customer appreciation events in the first half of 2015. Approximately 900 customers came to the events in East Knoxville, West Knoxville, Chattanooga and Kingsport....
Tue May 19, 2015
Newest CAT Truck, the CT680, Delivers Class-Leading Combination of Durability, Comfort and Style
The Cat Vocational Truck line continues to grow to meet customer needs with the addition of the CT680, a Class 8 set-forward-axle model built to tackle today’s most demanding jobs while setting new standards for comfort and style, according to the company....
Mon May 18, 2015
Cat D2 Series Skid Steer Loaders Build on Engineering Advances
The Cat 272D2 skid steer loader, 297D2 multi-terrain loader, and 299D2 compact track loader — along with their more powerful XHP counterparts — build on the engineering advances in performance, operator comfort, visibility, control and machine security of their D Series predecessors....
Fri May 15, 2015
Cat Small-Chassis D Series Loaders Feature Sealed Cab, More Powerful Engine
Four new D Series small-chassis models are the latest additions to the Cat compact track loader (CTL) and skid-steer loader (SSL) ranges: SSL models 226D and 232D; and CTL models 239D and 249D — all incorporating the design innovations of larger D Series machines, including a sealed/pressurized cab, electro-hydraulic controls, redesigned lift arms, premium seat choices, and optional advanced display (available with rear-view camera)....
Thu May 07, 2015
Caterpillar Invests in Peer-to-Peer Equipment Rental Startup Company, Yard Club
To help customers maximize the use and productivity of their owned equipment, Caterpillar Inc. is entering an agreement with Yard Club, a startup company that has developed an online peer-to-peer equipment rental platform....
