Tue November 20, 2012
Cat Water Delivery System Unleashes Additional Savings
Beginning second quarter 2013, Caterpillar will offer a water delivery and control system for the bare chassis configuration of its 777G off-highway truck. An optional attachment, the Cat water delivery system (WDS), when ordered, includes a unique cab configuration with factory-installed controls, programmable dash display and torque converter pump drive....
Tue November 20, 2012
Cat 994H Wheel Loader Offers Four Lift Configurations
The 994H, largest of the Cat wheel loader line, features four loader linkage configurations and a range of buckets to tailor the machine to the job. While optimally matched to Cat 785, 789 and 793 mining trucks, the 994H has the design flexibility, capacity and durability to deliver reliable, low-cost production in any operation....
Thu November 15, 2012
Cat CM235 Continuous Miner Features Compact, Robust Design
Weighing in at 67.5 tons (61.2 t) and with a compact design specifically developed for low- to mid-seam operations, the Cat CM235 continuous miner incorporates all the robust features of the CM200 Series plus enhancements....
Mon November 12, 2012
Cat EL3000 Longwall Shearer Delivers High Production in Mid to High Seams
The Cat EL3000 represents the next generation of Cat longwall shearers. The powerful control system with Ethernet communications suits the shearer to advanced automation and monitoring, and the design is easily upgraded during rebuilds to take advantage of the latest performance enhancing features....
Mon November 12, 2012
Cat Detect Personnel Enhances Safety of Longwall and Continuous Miner Operations
The Cat Detect Personnel is a personnel proximity detection system designed to enhance the safety of workers around longwall systems and continuous miners. Personnel is part of the Detect capability set of Cat MineStar System, which incorporates fully integrated technology products used to optimize productivity, enhance safety and improve machine utilization and uptime for underground and surface mining operations....
Fri November 09, 2012
Caterpillar to Close Owatonna, MN plant, Move 100 jobs
According to several local Minnesota news sources, Caterpillar said Thursday they are planning to close their Owatonna plant and consolidating operations within their forestry business. Caterpillar officials said the move will be done by March 1, 2013, and about 100 employees will be affected by the decision....
Fri November 09, 2012
Caterpillar to Sell Part of Bucyrus Distribution Business to Whayne Supply and Walker Machinery
Boyd Company LLC, owner of Whayne Supply Company (Whayne Supply), and Cecil I. Walker Machinery Co. (Walker Machinery) has announced that Whayne Supply and Walker Machinery have acquired from Caterpillar Global Mining LLC the Bucyrus equipment distribution and support business for their territories....
Thu November 08, 2012
Ohio CAT Celebrates Groundbreaking for Headquarters
With a symbolic first cut of the spade, Ohio CAT President, Ken Taylor, outlined a multi-year plan to renew, improve and expand Ohio CAT’s facilities in Broadview Heights and across the state. The ceremonial groundbreaking kicked off construction of the Phase 1 building project on Oct....
Wed November 07, 2012
R3000H Underground Mining Loader Delivers
The Cat R3000H underground mining loader, which replaces the R2900 XTRA, provides added value for hard rock mine operators with a significant increase in truck loading capacity, enhanced digging and breakout performance, faster speeds on grade, a strengthened front frame, and an available ventilation reduction package that can lower both machine and mine operating costs....
Wed November 07, 2012
Fuel Efficiency and Innovation Demonstrated at Caterpillar Event
Caterpillar introduced several new technologies to national and international media on Oct. 15 to 17 at its facilities in Peoria, Ill. These technologies included a new more fuel-efficient wheel loader, a hybrid excavator and Tier IV Final....
