Mon July 07, 2008
Caterpillar Allies With CleanAIR Systems to Reduce Emissions
Caterpillar Inc., recently selected CleanAIR Systems Inc. of Santa Fe, N.M., as the Caterpillar strategic alliance partner for emission retrofit products. These products are installed into existing applications in order to reduce hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and diesel particulates....
Mon June 02, 2008
Cat Welcomes New AP655D Asphalt Paver to the Family
Caterpillar Inc.’s AP655D asphalt paver is practical in a wide range of applications, from routine commercial jobs to demanding highway operations. Typical applications for the AP655D include: highways, urban and rural streets, county roads, lane additions, industrial sites, overlays, airport runways and other medium to high production-sized paving jobs....
Mon June 02, 2008
Caterpillar-Based Crawler Crane Features 60-Ton Capacity
The new Favelle Favco Model 60T telescopic boom crawler crane with 60-ton (54 t) capacity and a 4-section, 105-ft. (32 m) boom tip is built on a Caterpillar Model 325 excavator power module. The crane is powered by a quad turbocharged 168-hp (125 kW) Cat diesel engine with automatic engine control and an electronic power unit control with backup system....
David Mercer - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tue June 24, 2008
Caterpillar Plans $1 Billion Plant Capacity Expansion in Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Caterpillar Inc.’s strength abroad should pay off for Illinois over the next few years under a $1 billion plan the company announced June 12 to expand capacity at five of its plants in the state to meet overseas demand....
Tue May 13, 2008
Caterpillar’s K-Family Grows by Three New Members
Caterpillar’s K-Family of track-type tractors has three new members — the D3K, D4K and D5K. The new models feature a large, quiet cab and intuitive, seat-mounted controls to improve operator comfort and productivity....
Tue May 13, 2008
Cat Fusion Wheel Loader Coupler System Expands Versatility
The Cat Fusion wheel loader coupler system pulls the coupler and work tool closer to the wheel loader for machine performance comparable to pin-on — with all the versatility and flexibility of a coupler....
Wed April 09, 2008
Cat’s 938H, IT38H Feature Responsive Power, Low Emissions
The new Caterpillar 938H wheel loader and IT38H with integrated toolcarrier linkage feature the Cat C6.6 engine with ACERT Technology for responsive power and low emissions. The new engine, differential lock system, load sensing hydraulics and increased lift and tilt forces deliver high performance in digging and material handling applications while limiting engine emissions to meet U.S....
Wed February 20, 2008
Caterpillar Diesel Off-Highway Machines Earns Calif. Approval
The Caterpillar Diesel Particulate Filter System for off-highway machines has earned Level 3 conditional verification from the California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board. The verification formally recognizes the Caterpillar passive filter system as effective and reliable in achieving at least an 85 percent reduction in particulate matter exhaust emissions....
Linda J. Hutchinson - Fri February 15, 2008
Caterpillar’s ThinkBIG Offers New Opportunities for Future Technicians
Stephen Hitch, a manager in Caterpillar’s Dealer Manpower Development department, responsible for Caterpillar’s ThinkBIG program, is passionate about developing and training the best Cat dealer service technicians to be found, around the globe....
Tue January 01, 2008
Cat 854K Features ACERT Technology, Optimized Comfort
The Caterpillar 854K wheel dozer lowers engine emissions and boosts fuel efficiency, improves reliability and serviceability and optimizes operator efficiency and comfort. The 854K uses a highly efficient Cat C32 engine and a new radiator with improved heat transfer capabilities and a variable speed demand fan aids efficiency....
