Mon January 25, 2016
Judge Dismisses Antitrust Suit Against Caterpillar
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that theU.S. District Judge in Delaware dismissed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Caterpillar Inc.and other heavy-equipment makers of conspiring to thwart an online seller of Chinese construction equipment....
Mon January 25, 2016
Caterpillar Ventures Invests in Off-Grid Energy Access Solutions
Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc has announced that the company has made an equity investment in Powerhive, an energy solutions provider for emerging markets. Caterpillar Ventures is one of eight investors in a $20M Series A round, which was led by Prelude Ventures and also includes First Solar, Total Energy Ventures and Tao Capital Partners....
Fri January 22, 2016
Caterpillar to Display Advanced Tech at BAUMA 2016
Caterpillar and its German dealer, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, will exhibit a suite of technologies, services and equipment at bauma 2016 under the theme “Built for It.” In display space totalling more than 8200 square metres, the company will showcase safety, productivity and equipment management solutions, as well as more than 60 Cat®products, a large selection of work tools and a full complement of dealer-delivered support services—all designed to make customers more successful....
Fri January 22, 2016
Caterpillar Introduces Hand, Foot Controls
For the first time, hand and foot controls will be offered on Cat skid steer, multi-terrain and compact track loader models. Operators who prefer this type of control can now take advantage of the full suite of features and benefits that the Cat D Series loaders deliver....
Fri January 22, 2016
Caterpillar Announces New Flow C Mulching Heads
Two new mulching heads now available on Cat Mulchers provide increased versatility and performance in various land management applications. The standard and high flow C Series mulching heads are designed for cutting and mulching of vegetation, saplings and undergrowth from overgrown agricultural areas and forested terrain....
Wed January 20, 2016
Nine Ways Your Machine Operator Can Help Save Money
Operator performance is a significant factor that affects construction companies' bottom lines, and there are many different, effective ways to boost that performance. Caterpillar offers these nine tips for improving operator performance across the board:1. Operator Training....
Mon January 18, 2016
Cat MD5075C Drill Offers Enhanced Productivity, Comfort, Durability
The Cat MD5075C track drill is designed for productivity, durability and low total cost of ownership. Cat rock drills deliver three times the lifespan of competitive drills, and the Cat carousel rod changer and drill rod handling system are a reliable mechanical design with no sensitive electronic sensors to cause downtime....
Fri December 18, 2015
Caterpillar Launches S50c Smartphone
Caterpillar has launched its new smartphone the S50c. Rigorously tested to meet United States Military Standards, the S50c comes with IP67 certification. Built for rugged professions, it can withstand water, dust and drops of up to 4 feet - a smartphone that can handle tough environments....
Wed January 06, 2016
Cat Unveils Work Tools to Manage Snow Removal
Caterpillar unveiled work tools designed to manage snow removal in the harshest weather conditions. The material handling bucket and straight snow push ensure a safe and reliable snow removal process while increasing efficiency and decreasing time on the job, according to the manufacturer....
Wed September 09, 2015
Caterpillar Adds High-Production B-Series Tandem Rollers to the Paving Products Machine Family
Caterpillar Inc. added high-production B-Series Tandem vibratory rollers that include the CB64B, CB66B, and CB68B models. These machines are 13 to 15.4 ton (12 to 14 t) compactors that feature wider drum widths, high-flow water spray system, increased operator comfort, and enhanced technology to help operators and machines perform at higher levels....
