Tue October 17, 2006
Kenworth Offers Caterpillar C15 600, 625 Hp Engines in T800 High Hood Models
Kenworth Truck Company now offers Caterpillar C15 600- and 625-hp engines on the Kenworth T800 high hood model. “Heavy hauler, rock and dirt, owner-operator and logging customers with a preference for the Kenworth T800 may be especially interested in considering these Caterpillar C15 offerings for the power needed to get the job done in their specific application,” said Jeff Sass, Kenworth marketing planning and research director....
Tue October 03, 2006
Cat Increases Work Tool Availability in Its IT38G Series II
Caterpillar has improved the IT38G Series II integrated toolcarrier to enhance versatility and productivity and provide increased visibility in demanding job-site requirements. The medium wheel loader-based machine has been redesigned with the operator in mind, providing lines of sight to the quick coupler and work tools, as well as increasing the number of work tools available for the machine....
Jan Dennis - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Tue October 24, 2006
Caterpillar Expects ’Pause’ in Sales Surge in 2007
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) Caterpillar Inc. called an anticipated sales slowdown in 2007 a pause, not the end of a sales surge that has doubled revenues since 2002. Wall Street wasn’t so sure and sent the heavy equipment maker’s shares tumbling Oct....
Wed September 27, 2006
Cat H65Ds Offers Compact Equipment Operators Largest Hammer Option
Caterpillar’s new H65Ds hydraulic hammer is the company’s largest hammer option for compact equipment users. As the company’s entry into the 700 ft.-lb. energy class and 2,000 Bpm impact frequency, it expands the Caterpillar solutions available to those users....
Thu August 10, 2006
Cat’s RM-500 Boasts Enhanced Productivity Features
Caterpillar Inc. has announced the availability of the RM-500 rotary mixer. The RM-500 replaced the RM-350B reclaimer mixer. The RM-500 features a Cat C15 engine with ACERT Technology that is U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIa emission compliant....
Thu August 10, 2006
Caterpillar Releases Versatile BG-230D Asphalt Paver
Caterpillar Inc. of Peoria, IL, released the BG-230D asphalt paver, a medium-sized, rubber tire paver for new construction, overlay and maintenance work. The BG-230D is suited for airports, highways, urban and rural roads, industrial sites and large parking lots....
Wed August 30, 2006
Caterpillar F-Series Trucks Deliver Performance, Productivity, Reliability, Control
The Caterpillar 773F, 775F and 777F off-highway trucks incorporate many new features to enhance performance, productivity and reliability, as well as operator comfort and control, according to the manufacturer....
Sat August 26, 2006
Caterpillar Introduces Track Feller Bunchers, Harvesters for Forestry
Caterpillar has introduced new zero-tail swing (ZTS) and full-tail swing (FTS) machines. The new 511, 521, 522 and 532 track feller bunchers and track harvesters feature zero tail swing, while the 541, 551 and 552 feature full tail swing....
Wed August 23, 2006
Caterpillar Wheel Skidders Feature Productivity Enhancing Grapples
The new Caterpillar 525C, 535C and 545C wheel skidders feature a number of changes that boost performance and reduce owning and operating costs when compared to the B-Series models that the new machines replace, according to the manufacturer....
Tue August 15, 2006
Caterpillar Says it’s Ready to Provide Service for ’07 Engines
As EPA regulations tighten, new engine technology has emerged to control emissions — and as truck owners know, enhanced technology requires preparation from engine manufacturers to ensure proper service and support....
