Thu November 20, 2014
Cat D6T Dozer Delivers Powerful Performance, Fine Grading Control
The Cat D6T dozer delivers both the power needed for heavy dozing applications and the fine control for finish grading — all in one machine. The latest D6T model, updated to meet U.S. EPA Tier IV Final emissions standards, retains its versatile performance and adds new features to enhance ease of operation, fuel/fluid efficiency and ease of service....
Fri November 14, 2014
Cat 950M, 962M Wheel Loaders Boost Performance
The Cat 950M and 962M wheel loaders — powered by a Cat C7.1 ACERT engine meeting Tier IV Final emissions standards — are significantly more powerful than their K-Series predecessors and deliver 10 percent better fuel efficiency, according to the manufacturer....
Mon November 10, 2014
Caterpillar Announces Availability of First in Series of Authorized Modification Processes
Caterpillar Inc. is making the first in a series of authorized modification processes available for used Cat Tier IV Interim products that require modification for operation outside of highly regulated countries (HRCs), where the products were originally manufactured to operate....
Mon November 03, 2014
Cat 303E CR Mini-Hydraulic Excavator Designed for Optimum Performance in Confined Spaces
The new Cat 303E CR mini-hydraulic excavator, only 61 in. (155 cm) wide across the blade and having a compact-radius design that limits tail swing to less than 5 in. (12 cm), is an easily transported machine that works efficiently and safely in small spaces and on congested job sites....
Mon November 03, 2014
Dual-Lock Tilt Coupler Available for Cat Mini-Hydraulic Excavators
The Cat dual-lock tilt (DLT) pin-grabber-type hydraulic coupler, available for 5- and 8-ton (4.5 and 7.2 t) Cat mini-hydraulic excavators, increases machine versatility with the ability to rotate work tools through a 180-degree arc....
Mon November 03, 2014
Cat 297D, 297D XHP Feature Innovative Design
The Cat 297D and 297D XHP multi-terrain loaders feature a dual suspension undercarriage, completely new modular cab, redesigned vertical lift loader linkage with Cat intelligent leveling, larger engines and enhanced performance compared with C Series models....
Mon November 03, 2014
Cat K Series Small Wheel Loaders Enhanced With Operator Adjustable Control Response
Cat K Series small wheel loaders — 924K, 930K and 938K, when announced in 2012, reflected a fundamentally different design than that of their H Series predecessors, using a fuel-efficient Cat C6.6 engine, electronically controlled hydrostatic drive system, new operator station and optimized Z-bar loader linkage, which combines aggressive digging power with parallel lift....
Wed October 29, 2014
Caterpillar Reports Improved Third-Quarter Results
Caterpillar Inc. announced profit per share of $1.63 for the third quarter of 2014, an increase from third-quarter 2013 profit per share of $1.45. The third quarter of 2014 included a negative impact of $0.09 per share for restructuring costs....
Fri October 24, 2014
Ziegler CAT Poised for Future Growth With Executive Team Promotions
Ziegler CAT has promoted Mark Allen to senior executive vice president, Andreas Hoeft to executive vice president of sales, and William M. Hoeft to executive vice president of product support. Allen previously served as Ziegler’s chief financial officer, executive vice president, vice president of administration, corporate controller and accounting manager....
Tue October 21, 2014
Fuel Efficiency Leader 336F H Hybrid Moving to Tier IV Final
The Cat 336F H Hybrid will soon be powered by a U.S. EPA Tier IV Final Cat C9.3 ACERT engine. This machine features an integrated design that conserves fuel, optimizes performance, and captures and reuses energy — a design that delivers estimated fuel savings of up to 30 percent compared with the standard 336 counterpart....
