Mon November 03, 2014
Dual-Lock Tilt Coupler Available for Cat Mini-Hydraulic Excavators
The Cat dual-lock tilt (DLT) pin-grabber-type hydraulic coupler, available for 5- and 8-ton (4.5 and 7.2 t) Cat mini-hydraulic excavators, increases machine versatility with the ability to rotate work tools through a 180-degree arc....
Mon November 03, 2014
Cat 297D, 297D XHP Feature Innovative Design
The Cat 297D and 297D XHP multi-terrain loaders feature a dual suspension undercarriage, completely new modular cab, redesigned vertical lift loader linkage with Cat intelligent leveling, larger engines and enhanced performance compared with C Series models....
Mon November 03, 2014
Cat K Series Small Wheel Loaders Enhanced With Operator Adjustable Control Response
Cat K Series small wheel loaders — 924K, 930K and 938K, when announced in 2012, reflected a fundamentally different design than that of their H Series predecessors, using a fuel-efficient Cat C6.6 engine, electronically controlled hydrostatic drive system, new operator station and optimized Z-bar loader linkage, which combines aggressive digging power with parallel lift....
Wed October 29, 2014
Caterpillar Reports Improved Third-Quarter Results
Caterpillar Inc. announced profit per share of $1.63 for the third quarter of 2014, an increase from third-quarter 2013 profit per share of $1.45. The third quarter of 2014 included a negative impact of $0.09 per share for restructuring costs....
Fri October 24, 2014
Ziegler CAT Poised for Future Growth With Executive Team Promotions
Ziegler CAT has promoted Mark Allen to senior executive vice president, Andreas Hoeft to executive vice president of sales, and William M. Hoeft to executive vice president of product support. Allen previously served as Ziegler’s chief financial officer, executive vice president, vice president of administration, corporate controller and accounting manager....
Tue October 21, 2014
Fuel Efficiency Leader 336F H Hybrid Moving to Tier IV Final
The Cat 336F H Hybrid will soon be powered by a U.S. EPA Tier IV Final Cat C9.3 ACERT engine. This machine features an integrated design that conserves fuel, optimizes performance, and captures and reuses energy — a design that delivers estimated fuel savings of up to 30 percent compared with the standard 336 counterpart....
Mon October 20, 2014
Stage 8, Caterpillar Tractor Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary
A little more than 10 years ago Caterpillar Tractor sent out an SOS to all of the major fastener manufacturers R & D departments. It had a problem with the pinion nut loosening on one of its largest earthmovers....
Fri October 10, 2014
Caterpillar Sponsors 2014 High Horsepower Summit
Caterpillar Inc. has sponsored the 2014 High Horsepower Summit (HHP), Oct. 6 to 9 in New Orleans, La. The event is North America’s leading conference on the use of natural gas to fuel high horsepower operations....
Fri September 19, 2014
Cat M318F, M320F Wheel Excavators Deliver Added Performance, Convenience, Low Costs
When designing the new Cat M318F and M320F wheel excavators, Caterpillar solicited customer input for characteristics considered important. Heading the list were initial quality and reliability, low operating costs, operator comfort and safety, simplicity of operation and maintenance, durability, and environmental friendliness....
Thu September 18, 2014
Cat 824K Wheel Dozer Delivers Productivity With Long Term Durability
The Cat 824K wheel dozer builds on the solid performance of predecessor models with engineering refinements in its power train, operator station and structures, and in features that enhance safety, serviceability and machine management....
