Mon February 06, 2012
Cat Introduces New Skid-Steer, Compact Track Loaders
The new Cat 272D skid-steer loader and 299D compact track loader, replacing their C Series predecessors, are now joined by a pair of high-performance counterparts, the 272D XHP and 299D XHP, which are the largest, most powerful skid-steer and compact track loaders Caterpillar has ever built....
Mon February 06, 2012
Cat K Series Small Wheel Loaders Feature New Engines, Hydrostatic Drive
The new Cat K Series small wheel loaders — 924K, 930K and 938K — are completely redesigned, incorporating new engines that meet Stage IIIB/Tier IV Interim emissions standards and new features that deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency and operator comfort....
Mon February 06, 2012
Cat E Series Mini-Hydraulic Excavators Get New Engines
The five new compact-radius Cat E Series mini-hydraulic excavators — 303.5E CR, 304E CR, 305E CR, 305.5E CR and 308E CR SB — all use new engines that meet Stage IIIB /Tier IV Interim emissions regulations and incorporate new features such as the compass control panel, standard high-ambient cooling package, more efficient auxiliary hydraulics and redesigned control layout....
Mon February 06, 2012
Cat D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 Benefit From Refinement in Blade Control
The Cat D3K2, D4K2, D5K2 track-type tractors deliver on enhanced finish grading performance and improved fuel economy. New stable blade feature utilizes technology which complements operator blade control input while eco mode improves fuel economy up to 25 percent for lower operating costs....
Mon February 06, 2012
Caterpillar Introduces TL1255C Telehandler
The Cat TL1255C telehandler, the largest machine in the new C Series range, has a maximum lift capacity of 12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg) and a maximum lift height of 54.3 ft. (16.6 m). The TL1255C telehandler is ideal for general construction and industrial markets....
Fri February 03, 2012
Cat F Series Backhoe Loaders Have Design Enhancements
The three new models in the Cat F Series Backhoe Loader range — 416F, 420F and 430F — are center-pivot machines featuring significant design enhancements, including a new Cat C4.4 engine that meets Tier IV Interim emissions standards, greater lift capacity, more bucket breakout force and increased backhoe control....
Thu February 02, 2012
Caterpillar Again Chooses North Carolina for Expansion
Gov. Bev Perdue announced (Feb. 2) that Caterpillar Inc. will expand its manufacturing facilities in Johnston County, N.C. The company plans to create 199 jobs over the next five years and invest $33 million....
Wed February 01, 2012
Patten Caterpillar Appointed MB Crusher Dealer
Patten CAT, of Elmhurst, Ill., was appointed as an authorized MB America Dealership. Patten will be a stocking dealer, making MB crushing and screening attachments available at all of its branches. Len Scala, Patten Industries equipment sales operations administrator, first discovered the MB attachments in the summer of 2011, while researching another project....
Wed January 25, 2012
Finning to Acquire Portion of Bucyrus Distribution Business From Caterpillar
Finning International Inc. and Caterpillar Inc. announced the companies have reached an agreement for Finning to acquire from Caterpillar the distribution and support business formerly operated by Bucyrus in portions of South America and western Canada and in the United Kingdom After closing, Finning expects to begin providing sales, service and support for former Bucyrus mining products in all of Finning’s dealership territories....
Fri January 20, 2012
Caterpillar Items Draw Big Bids at Ritchie Bros. Sale
Ritchie Bros. held an auction Dec. 2 in Medford, Minn. The marquee item of the sale was a 2010 Caterpillar 345DL hydraulic excavator that sold for an auction high $300,000. Other highlights included a 2008 Caterpillar 160M VHP Plus motorgrader that sold for $195,000 and a 2006 Kawasaki 115ZV wheel loader that brought in a winning bid of $127,500....
