Fri April 19, 2013
Cat Unveils MH3049, MH3059 Material Handlers
With an operating weight of 111,000 lbs. (50,349 kg), the MH3049 is the first of several new wheeled material handlers that Caterpillar will introduce in the greater-than-25-tons class. Coming immediately behind the MH3049 is the new MH3059 at an operating weight of 130,000 lbs....
Thu April 18, 2013
Caterpillar Announces New Organization
Building on the foundation of 6 Sigma and the Caterpillar Production System (CPS), Caterpillar Inc. today announced the creation of a new order-to-delivery organization. Caterpillar’s Board of Directors has appointed Dave Bozeman, current Caterpillar vice president with the responsibility for the Integrated Manufacturing Operations Division, to lead the new organization....
Mary Reed - Fri April 19, 2013
Caterpillar’s Generator Powers Unique Lift on Board a Shark-Catching Boat
After several days spent on windy, rough seas, the crew and researchers of the research vessel OCEARCH finally spotted a great white shark. At 2,000 lbs. the 14.5 ft. female shark was expertly caught, studied, tagged and released less than a mile off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla....
Wed April 10, 2013
Cat Demolition, Sorting Grapples Combine Strength, Control, Flexibility, Durability
Cat demolition and sorting grapples are designed for the most rigorous applications, including building demolition, construction and demolition debris recycling, scrap recycling, solid waste transfer station loading, tree removal and retaining wall construction, as well as placing boulders, rip rap, concrete, blocks and other difficult-to-handle materials....
Tue April 09, 2013
Cat 336E H Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator Delivers Fuel-Saving Performance
The Cat 336E H excavator centers on a fuel-saving “hydraulic hybrid” system that captures and reuses energy. Greater fuel efficiency is the net result — as much as 50 percent greater than the 336D....
CEG - Thu April 11, 2013
Caterpillar Showcases New Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator
Caterpillar recently announced several major new products added to its line, chief among them the new Cat 336E H hydraulic hybrid excavator. The press was given an advance sneak peek at the new machine at an event held at its Peoria, Ill., headquarters....
Wed March 20, 2013
Caterpillar Will Display More Than 70 Products at bauma 2013 in Munich
Caterpillar, in cooperation with its German dealer, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, will exhibit more than 70 machines under the theme “Committed to Your Success. All Day. Every Day.” Three different exhibit areas totalling over 12,000 square metres of space will showcase the latest Cat® machines, work tools and engines as well as the latest technology, solutions and services to help customers succeed....
Thu March 28, 2013
Caterpillar Expands Its Mini Excavator Range
Caterpillar has added three models with operating weights of 2,061 lbs., 3,340 lbs. and 5,886 lbs. The 300.9D weighs in at just 2,061 lbs., making it the smallest machine in the Cat range. With an overall width of just 28.7 in., this machine is capable of driving through a standard doorway, providing easy access to the most confined job sites....
Wed March 27, 2013
Caterpillar Announces Grand Opening of New Facility in China
Focusing on the long-term opportunities related to economic development and infrastructure investment planned for China, Caterpillar Inc. executives have announced the opening of a new facility and the completed expansion of another facility in Wuxi, China....
Mon March 18, 2013
Cat E Series Hammers for Medium, Large Excavators Deliver Durability, Easy Operation
Caterpillar has added three new models to the E Series hammer line — H140Es, H160Es and H180Es — for use on medium and large excavators. Cat E Series hammers feature a rugged design for extended durability and solid reliability, and features such as automatic shut-off, silencing and vibration buffering make them easy on the operator....
