Fri November 11, 2016
Cat D3K2 Mulcher Features Durable, Productive Design
The new, factory-built Cat D3K2 Mulcher combines the solid foundation of the D3K2 dozer with the ruggedly designed Cat HM518 mulcher to take on a mix of small-to-medium-diameter material in a wide range of applications, including right-of-way construction/maintenance, site development, tree management, and fire-break clearing....
Fri November 11, 2016
Cat Grade Control 3D for D3K2m D4K2 and D5K2 Models Boosts Productivity
Cat Grade Control 3D, by automating machine functions during both production-dozing and fine-grading applications, enables dozer operators to work more efficiency, accurately, and productively, while also lowering operating costs....
Thu November 10, 2016
Caterpillar Stock Jumps After Trump Victory
The Peoria Star-Journal is reporting that shares of Caterpillar Inc. stock jumped to their highest close for the year Wednesday, joining strong gains in the major U.S. stock indexes one day after Donald Trump's victory in a contentious presidential election....
Wed November 09, 2016
Caterpillar Adds Oscillatory Vibration System to the New CB10 Asphalt Compactor
Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of oscillatory vibration to its expanding lineup of asphalt compactors. The new CB10 is a 10 metric ton asphalt compactor that can be equipped with a combination of oscillatory and vibratory drums....
Wed November 02, 2016
Caterpillar Opening First Permanent Office in Downtown Chicago
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) The Peoria-based construction and mining equipment company, Caterpillar Inc., is opening its first permanent office in Chicago. The (Peoria) Journal Star reports that the Caterpillar office will have 45 employees and be located in the downtown Merchandise Mart building along the Chicago River....
Tue November 01, 2016
Simformotion LLC Announces Cat Simulators 2016-2017 Scholarship Winner
Simformotion LLC — a leader in heavy equipment simulator development — is pleased to announce that John Escarcega of Eloy, Ariz., has been awarded the 2016-2017 Cat simulators scholarship. He will receive $2,000 to support his pursuit of a heavy equipment-related career....
Tue November 01, 2016
Straight Snow Push Features Durable Design With Rubber Cutting Edge
A new straight snow push without trip is now available for Cat skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain loaders, and compact wheel loaders. Designed for moving snow in a range of applications, the new snow push is available in 8-, 10-, and 12-ft....
Brenda Ruggiero - Tue November 01, 2016
I-79 Interchange Nears Completion in Morgantown, W.Va.
A new interchange along I-79 near Morgantown, W.Va., is nearing completion. The project is under the direction of the West Virginia Division of Highways. The $22 million project consists of providing a new interchange on I-79 approximately halfway between I-79, at Exit 152 — U.S....
Mon October 31, 2016
H.O. Penn, Sitech Invite Operators to Test Latest Technology
On Oct. 15, operating professionals from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 14-14B took advantage of the opportunity to operate the latest machine control technology offered by Caterpillar and Trimble at Local 14's training facility in Montrose, N.Y....
Mon October 31, 2016
Alban CAT Hosts 10th Annual CAT-A-Thon in Baltimore
Alban CAT held its 10th Annual CAT-A-Thon Oct. 11 in Baltimore, Md. The event featured competitive equipment pricing, including skids steers on sale for as low as $8,500, trench rollers as low as $7,500 and many other great deals....
