Mary Reed - Fri April 19, 2013
Caterpillar’s Generator Powers Unique Lift on Board a Shark-Catching Boat
After several days spent on windy, rough seas, the crew and researchers of the research vessel OCEARCH finally spotted a great white shark. At 2,000 lbs. the 14.5 ft. female shark was expertly caught, studied, tagged and released less than a mile off the coast of Jacksonville, Fla....
Wed April 10, 2013
Cat Demolition, Sorting Grapples Combine Strength, Control, Flexibility, Durability
Cat demolition and sorting grapples are designed for the most rigorous applications, including building demolition, construction and demolition debris recycling, scrap recycling, solid waste transfer station loading, tree removal and retaining wall construction, as well as placing boulders, rip rap, concrete, blocks and other difficult-to-handle materials....
Tue April 09, 2013
Cat 336E H Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator Delivers Fuel-Saving Performance
The Cat 336E H excavator centers on a fuel-saving “hydraulic hybrid” system that captures and reuses energy. Greater fuel efficiency is the net result — as much as 50 percent greater than the 336D....
CEG - Thu April 11, 2013
Caterpillar Showcases New Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator
Caterpillar recently announced several major new products added to its line, chief among them the new Cat 336E H hydraulic hybrid excavator. The press was given an advance sneak peek at the new machine at an event held at its Peoria, Ill., headquarters....
Wed March 20, 2013
Caterpillar Will Display More Than 70 Products at bauma 2013 in Munich
Caterpillar, in cooperation with its German dealer, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, will exhibit more than 70 machines under the theme “Committed to Your Success. All Day. Every Day.” Three different exhibit areas totalling over 12,000 square metres of space will showcase the latest Cat® machines, work tools and engines as well as the latest technology, solutions and services to help customers succeed....
Thu March 28, 2013
Caterpillar Expands Its Mini Excavator Range
Caterpillar has added three models with operating weights of 2,061 lbs., 3,340 lbs. and 5,886 lbs. The 300.9D weighs in at just 2,061 lbs., making it the smallest machine in the Cat range. With an overall width of just 28.7 in., this machine is capable of driving through a standard doorway, providing easy access to the most confined job sites....
Wed March 27, 2013
Caterpillar Announces Grand Opening of New Facility in China
Focusing on the long-term opportunities related to economic development and infrastructure investment planned for China, Caterpillar Inc. executives have announced the opening of a new facility and the completed expansion of another facility in Wuxi, China....
Mon March 18, 2013
Cat E Series Hammers for Medium, Large Excavators Deliver Durability, Easy Operation
Caterpillar has added three new models to the E Series hammer line — H140Es, H160Es and H180Es — for use on medium and large excavators. Cat E Series hammers feature a rugged design for extended durability and solid reliability, and features such as automatic shut-off, silencing and vibration buffering make them easy on the operator....
Thu March 14, 2013
Caterpillar Launches CAT B10 Rugged Smartphone
Caterpillar has announced the CAT B10, a new IP67-certified rugged Android smartphone. The phone itself, seemingly built to withstand the rigors of most construction sites, features a 3.2 –inch display and is covered in damage resistant rubber....
Wed March 06, 2013
Caterpillar Sponsored Boat Tags Great White Shark
After enduring ten days of high winds and rough seas off the coast of Jacksonville, FL, the OCEARCH team caught and released on March 3 the first Great White Shark ever satellite tagged south of Cape Cod, MA....
