Sun October 28, 2007
New Cat 993K Wheel Loader Designed for Challenging Digging Applications
The Cat 993K wheel loader is a totally new model and offers a new size class in the Caterpillar line. The 25-ton (23 t) loader capacity matches perfectly with the Cat 777 and 785 off-highway trucks. Built on an all-new platform, the new loader features Z-bar linkage, hydraulics and power train that deliver increased penetration into the pile and high breakout forces — 20 percent more than the 992G....
Wed September 12, 2007
D-Series Wheel Excavators Utilize ACERT Technology
The Caterpillar D-Series wheel excavators — M3l3D, M3l5D, M3l6D, M3l8D and M322D — deliver increased lift capacity and faster cycle times through changes in engines and hydraulics as compared to the C-Series machines they replace....
Wed September 12, 2007
Caterpillar Adds Multi-Purpose AP655D to Paving Lineup
Caterpillar Inc. has added the AP655D asphalt paver to the paving products machine family. Typical applications for the AP655D include: highways, urban and rural streets, county roads, lane additions, industrial sites, overlays, airport runways and other medium to high production-sized paving jobs....
Wed September 12, 2007
Caterpillar Adds New Class Size With 700, 772 Trucks
The Caterpillar 770 and 772 off-highway trucks incorporate many new features to lower cost per ton. The 772 features a 50-ton (45.4 t) payload, a new size class for Cat trucks. Each of the trucks has a new engine and radiator, enhanced transmission and brakes, and a new cab and operator station....
Fri September 14, 2007
Foley Inc.’s Alfano, Cotignola First to Have Caterpillar Certified Salesmen
Foley Inc.’s Tom Alfano, and Joe Cotignola recently became the first Caterpillar dealer employee duo in the country to complete the new Caterpillar Sales Program. A reception was held Aug. 14 to honor Alfano, heavy machinery account manager, and Cotignola, customer support representative, for making Foley the first Cat dealer in the nation to have both a customer service representative and a sales representative become certified....
Thu September 13, 2007
Caterpillar, Cat Dealers Look to Recruit NHRA Techs
Caterpillar and its dealers are working with David Powers Motorsports (DPM) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to sponsor a dragster in the popular motor sport circuit during the 2008 racing season....
Fri July 27, 2007
Caterpillar Introduces Four Powerful Skid Steer Loaders
Four new Caterpillar C-Series skid steer loaders — 246C, 256C, 262C, 272C feature electrohydraulic joystick control of the hydrostatic drive system and electronic torque management for smooth operation and high productivity....
Fri July 27, 2007
Blade Addition Transforms MTL Into Compact Dozer
When landscape, construction or utility contractors encounter soft, muddy underfoot conditions, sloped terrain, sensitive surfaces such as turf, or tight spaces on the job site, turning a multi-terrain loader (MTL) into a mini-dozer may be the solution....
Fri July 27, 2007
Caterpillar Introduces Line of CB14 Utility Compactors
Caterpillar Inc.’s new CB14, CB14 XW and CB14 full flush utility compactors share many features and operating characteristics that are available on the intermediate-sized machines, the CB-334E and CB-335E....
Tue July 10, 2007
Caterpillar Introduces AccuGrade Compaction For Soil Compactors
Caterpillar’s AccuGrade Compaction for soil compactors, is a compaction solution that delivers precise GPS mapping and soil compaction measurement capabilities. This new compaction measurement and mapping system provides the operator, contractor and project owner with a number of benefits that increase production and simplify job site documentation, according to the manufacturer....
