Fri April 25, 2014
Pin Grabber Coupler Satisfies Regulations, Delivers Value
The Cat pin grabber coupler for excavators meets or exceeds global industry standards for coupler safety, including the European Union EN474 standard and the ISO/DIS-13031 "best practices" ruling. The new coupler, designed and built by Caterpillar, not only satisfies new safety criteria but also adds significant customer value by enhancing overall machine versatility and productivity, according to the manufacturer....
Fri April 18, 2014
Holt CAT Names Leaders
Holt CAT, the Caterpillar Equipment and Engine dealer of south, central, north and northeast Texas, recently named Corinna Holt Richter as vice president, machine division, product support sales and Peter John Holt as vice president, power systems division, commercial engine sales....
Wed April 16, 2014
620K Wheel Tractor-Scrapers Offer Added Productivity, Convenience
The Cat 620 K-Series wheel tractor-scrapers — 621K, 623K, and 627K — further refine the design of H-Series predecessors, which introduced sequence assist and load assist that automate cycle functions for optimum production and operator convenience....
Mary Reed - Thu April 17, 2014
Long-Awaited Las Vegas Project Now in Full Swing
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is currently overseeing the long-awaited reopening of F Street in Las Vegas. Now in full swing, the F Street Connection project has its roots in 2006. That year the Las Vegas City Council voted to close the street, city officials expressing concern about cement truck traffic using it....
Wed April 16, 2014
Cat EM Solutions Offers Complete Tiered Services
Caterpillar has a new approach to helping customers monitor, control and manage equipment while increasing job site efficiency. Cat Equipment Management Solutions (EMSolutions) is a portfolio of tiered service offerings built to help manage equipment assets and lower operating costs — whether the customer performs maintenance tasks or the Cat dealer handles the details....
Mon April 07, 2014
Caterpillar Lands Milestone MarkWest Order
MarkWest Energy Partners L.P. has ordered more than 70 Cat G3600 engines, Caterpillar Oil & Gas’s flagship series for gas compression applications. A combination of G3608 engines rated at 2,370 hp and G3612 engines rated at 3,550 hp will be used to support natural gas gathering operations across the Utica Shale and Marcellus Shale formations....
Brenda Ruggiero - Tue April 01, 2014
Firm Strives to Protect Everglades From the Dry Season
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is currently overseeing a project in the Central Florida Everglades involving the construction of a 15,000-acre flow equalization basin. It is designed to capture and store peak storm water flows during the wet season or heavy rainfall events....
Fri March 28, 2014
Cat Vocational Truck Line Adds Set-Forward Axle Model
Caterpillar has expanded its heavy-duty line of Class 8 work trucks with the introduction of the Cat CT681 vocational truck, a set-forward axle model designed for customers who prefer a longer wheelbase truck and for those who must comply with restrictive load limitations on bridges and roads....
Tue March 11, 2014
Caterpillar Adds AP255E Paver to Machine Family
The Caterpillar AP255E paver weighs in at 9,920 lb. (4,500 kg), allowing for easy transport with other equipment. The AP255E offers a versatile paving range for working in a variety of applications. The standard range is 55 in....
Tue March 04, 2014
Fuel Efficiency Leader 336F H Hybrid Moving to Tier 4 Final
The Cat 336F H Hybrid will soon be powered by a U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final Cat C9.3 ACERT engine. This unique 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....
