Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Fri January 14, 2022

Keeping Your Crews Safe On the Job

Construction workers on the ground are some of the most vulnerable. Annually, struck-by accidents account for many construction-related fatalities. Falling objects, equipment crushes and rollovers are among the causes....

Caterpillar - Wed December 22, 2021

Caterpillar Adding Compact Line of Asphalt Pavers, Screeds to Paving Products Machine Family

Caterpillar Inc. will be adding a new compact line of asphalt pavers and screeds to the paving products family. These standard 8-ft. size-class paver and screed combinations include the AP400, AP455, AP500 and AP555 asphalt pavers as well as the SE47 V and SE47 FM asphalt screeds....

Caterpillar - Wed December 22, 2021

Cat MH3026 Material Handler Offers High Performance, Lower Operating Costs

Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Cat MH3026 material handler design provides enhanced performance, low operating costs and improved operator efficiency....

Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Wed December 22, 2021

Tornado Recovery Effort Needs Proper Equipment, Great Compassion

The versatility and durability of machines built for heavy construction has had high visibility outside the industry since the day after a rare and powerful tornado outbreak slammed through the Midwest, Mississippi Valley and South in the overnight hours of Dec....

Caterpillar - Tue December 21, 2021

Cat Tiltrotators Bring Added Productivity, Enhance Attachment Flexibility

Cat tiltrotators (TRS) for tracked excavators seamlessly integrate to the machine, contribute up to 13 percent more productivity and are easy to operate. The introduction of these models provides a portfolio of TRS for machines from 24,250 to 66,140 lbs....

Caterpillar - Tue December 21, 2021

Caterpillar Introduces New Performance Series Hammers

Built for high production on large excavators, the new Cat H190 S and H215 S Performance Series hammers deliver consistent breaking power. Their efficient operation cycle results in less waste from internal heat for more power delivered to the tool, according to the manufacturer....

Caterpillar - Mon December 20, 2021

Caterpillar Relaunches Signature Cat 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper

The new single engine Cat 651 wheel tractor scraper (WTS) reenters the market with upgrades to the powertrain, controls, hydraulics and structure, designed to deliver superior levels of productivity and a high return on investment....

Caterpillar - Thu December 16, 2021

Electric Drive Cat 988K XE Wheel Loader Features Technology, Efficiency Updates

Built on a solid switch reluctance technology foundation leveraging more than 15 years of Caterpillar electric drive experience, updates to the Cat 988K XE deliver up to 10 percent faster downhill speed, improved rimpull and increased hydraulic breakout force for up to 5 percent better production....

Caterpillar - Thu December 16, 2021

VIDEO: Cat Self-Service Options Deliver Convenient, Simple Parts Ordering, Machine Repair

With new Cat Self-Service Options (SSO), Caterpillar simplifies the repair process for customers who prefer to complete their own routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment in their fleet. The customizable SSO solutions include the parts, instructions and recommended tooling for completing specific service work on hundreds of Cat Building & Construction Products (BCP) machines....

CEG - Tue December 14, 2021

Coos Bay, Feenaughty Answer Weyerhaeuser Call

Infrastructure leading to timber harvesting sites can be challenging, especially during the dry season when low humidity makes wildfire an almost daily threat. In Oregon, difficult terrain is often an issue as well....

CEG - Wed December 08, 2021

Caterpillar Hosts Event to Showcase Its Cold Planer Models

Caterpillar dealers and contractors from across the United States gathered in Clayton, N.C., to learn about the manufacturer's line of cold planers. Caterpillar held an event Dec. 1, 2021, in Clayton, N.C., to showcase its lineup of cold planers....