Fri November 08, 2013
Cat Announces Solution for Tier IV Used Equipment Migration
Caterpillar Inc. announced on Nov. 8 its strategy for meeting the needs of customers in lesser regulated countries selling and purchasing used Tier iV Interim products for operation in lesser regulated countries, where prevailing fuel quality and fuel sulfur content vary widely....
Wed October 30, 2013
Cat D Series Skid Steer Loaders Feature New Cab, Operator Environment, Controls
Caterpillar is rolling out four new D Series skid steer loaders and updating two current D Series machines to create the new D Series line featuring a completely redesigned cab, new lift arm design for improved sight lines and increased engine performance....
Wed October 30, 2013
Yancey Bros. Helps Strack Expand, Replenish Fleet
Strack Inc., a pipeline and site development business in Georgia, turned to its Cat dealer for equipment that would provide the best return on investment when it was time to replenish and expand its fleet....
Wed September 11, 2013
Fred Myers, Friend to Minn. Construction Industry, Passes at 83
Myers, Fred E., Jr. Age 83, of Edina, MN formerly of Canton, IL passed away Saturday, September 7th, 2013. He was born in Denver, CO., son of Fred E. Myers, Sr. and Dorothy Brown Myers. Fred graduated from Canton High School, and from the University of Illinois with a degree in Civil Engineering....
Tue October 01, 2013
New Cat D Series Compact Track Loaders and Multi Terrain Loaders Feature Enhanced Operator Environme
Caterpillar is introducing three new Cat D Series Compact Track Loaders and three new Cat D Series Multi Terrain Loaders as well as two updated D Series Compact Track Loaders. The new and updated machines feature a completely new cab with first-in-class designs that enhance operator comfort and control, new lift arm design for improved sight lines, and increased engine performance for greater productivity....
Fri September 20, 2013
Texas Caterpillar Dealer Names New Regional Manager
The Caterpillar Equipment and Engine dealer of south, central, north and north east Texas, has named Gerry Dreyer regional sales manager for the Weslaco and Laredo region. In his new role, Dreyer will be responsible for leading all sales, managing resources, customer satisfaction and supporting corporate marketing strategy for Holt’s operations in the Rio Grande Valley....
Wed September 18, 2013
The Cat 777G Off-Highway Truck Delivers on Performance
The Cat 777G off-highway truck features enhanced performance, production and fuel efficiency in the 100-ton (91 t) size class. The 777 was first introduced by Caterpillar in 1977 and has proven to be a workhorse for mining and large earthmoving customers....
Wed August 28, 2013
Cat TH514C Telehandler Has New Engine
Powered by a new 101-hp (76 kW) Cat C3.4B engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier IV-Interim emissions regulations, the Cat TH514C telehandler has an operating weight 24,890 lbs. (11,290 kg), a rated load capacity of 11,000 lbs....
Mon August 26, 2013
H&K Emerges From Economic Slump With Cat Lease
For the first time since the economy’s, and more specifically, the construction industry’s downward spiral in 2008, John B. Haines IV, co-chairman of the board of The H&K Group, signed leases for three, brand new, Caterpillar 980K loaders....
Wed August 07, 2013
Contractors ’Get In Get Real’ With Hawthorne CAT
Hawthorne CAT recently teamed with Caterpillar to host the “Get In Get Real” national demonstration event on June 20. The all-day event was held at 16111 Old Milky Way, Escondido, Calif. More than 125 attendees from the greater San Diego region were able to view and test drive more than 20 Cat machines featuring Tier IV Interim Technology, including the D6T track-type tractor, 430F backhoe loader, CB44B vibratory compactor, 320EL RR hydraulic excavator and a 140M2 motorgrader....
