Thu October 25, 2012
Caterpillar Develops MT5300D AC
Caterpillar’s MT5300D AC 320-ton-capacity (290-t-capacity) mining truck integrates a Cat C175-16 engine and Cat 360T AC electric drive system with the Unit Rig MT Series trucks. The MT5300D AC takes its place in Caterpillar’s large mining truck product line between the 250-ton-capacity (227-t-capacity) 793F and the 360-ton-capacity (327-t-capacity) 795F AC....
Mon October 22, 2012
Cat 966K XE Wheel Loader Proves Efficient, Comfortable, and Sustainable
Equipped with an advanced powertrain system, the new Cat 966K XE wheel loader delivers up to a 25 percent fuel efficiency improvement with optimum performance. The new model meets the needs for both efficiency and sustainability while simplifying the operator’s interface and operating technique, according to the manufacturer....
Mon October 22, 2012
AD60 Adds Capacity, Enhanced Cooling Efficiency
The new AD60, with a rated payload capacity of 66 tons (60 t), is now the largest model in the Cat range of underground articulated trucks, providing a 9 percent capacity increase over the AD55B. The new truck incorporates advanced heat-shielding and cooling technology, significant refinement of its Cat C27 ACERT engine, enhanced ride characteristics, and now-standard monitoring systems, including the Cat VIMS guardian and truck payload management systems....
Mon October 22, 2012
Caterpillar Unveils First Hybrid Excavator
Caterpillar Inc. unveiled the first model in its new line of hybrid excavators, the Cat 336E H, at its Mossville Industrial Design Center on Oct. 16 at a special trade press event, “The Next Generation is Here.” The new 336E H will be sold and serviced exclusively through the global Cat dealer network following the machine’s official launch at bauma 2013 in Munich, Germany....
Mon October 22, 2012
Caterpillar Reports Best Third-Quarter Sales and Profit in History
Caterpillar Inc has recently announced third-quarter 2012 sales and revenues of $16.445 billion, a 5-percent increase from third-quarter 2011 sales and revenues of $15.716 billion. Profit per share for the third quarter of 2012 was $2.54, up 49 percent from $1.71 per share in the third quarter of 2011....
Mon October 22, 2012
A Customized Cat 320DL Excavator for Bond, James Bond
Two iconic brands – James Bond and Caterpillar Inc.– join together for the 23rd Bond adventure, Skyfall. The Bond films are known for action-packed opening sequences, and in Skyfall part of the thrilling sequence features James Bond, played by Daniel Craig, operating a Cat excavator....
Fri October 19, 2012
Caterpillar Announces Changes, Appointments for Vice Presidents
Following the announcement that two group presidents are retiring and new responsibilities for another group president, Caterpillar Inc. announced related changes at the vice president level, including the retirement of Vice Presidents Bill Springer and Gary Stampanato....
Fri October 12, 2012
Caterpillar Goes ’All-In’ on Natural Gas at HHP Summit
Caterpillar Inc. announced at the inaugural Natural Gas for High Horsepower Applications (HHP) Summit on Sept. 27 its intentions to go “all-in” on natural gas and produce even more natural gas-fueled equipment and engines for a variety of applications....
Fri October 12, 2012
Caterpillar Offers a Family of Articulated Truck Bare Chassis
Caterpillar offers a family of articulated truck bare chassis to support applications such as water trucks, high capacity waste, fuel and lube, service/maintenance trucks, hook lifts and other body options....
Fri October 12, 2012
Caterpillar Announces Changes and Appointments for Vice Presidents
Following the previous announcement that two group presidents are retiring and new responsibilities for another group president, Caterpillar Inc. today announced related changes at the vice president level, including the retirement of Vice Presidents Bill Springer and Gary Stampanato....
