CEG - Tue June 22, 2021
Retired Heavy Equipment Operator Turns Artist
When Don Weisel retired from his job as a heavy equipment operator in 2000, he relaxed for two weeks and then concluded that he'd had enough down time and needed to tackle a project to keep himself occupied....
Caterpillar - Mon June 21, 2021
Cat Mulchers Bring Reliable Performance, Easy Maintenance
Two new Cat mulchers for tracked and wheeled excavators and forest machines deliver reliable operation in tough forestry applications. With their easy-to-maintain design, these mulchers incorporate a number of safety features to protect both workers and equipment at the job site....
Caterpillar - Thu June 17, 2021
Caterpillar's MINExpo Experience Features Equipment, Technology That Drive Sustainability
Themed "Together, we're mining better," Caterpillar's MINExpo 2021 experience celebrates the company's partnership with mines and the ways it assists customers to mine more efficiently, effectively, safely and sustainably....
Caterpillar - Mon June 14, 2021
Cat 'Fundamentals of Equipment Economics' Course Improves Profitability
Caterpillar Inc. announced the availability of "The Fundamentals of Equipment Economics," a practical, web-based training course that helps construction business owners and fleet managers reduce equipment costs, extend and optimize machine life, and ultimately improve profitability through proven, data-driven principles....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu June 10, 2021
New Tools Help Ideal Landscaping 'Make the Grade'
One thing is certain about Ideal Landscaping's project at Hoover Road Park in Durham, N.C.: The Triangle company employs some of the best tools on the market to perform its grading project at the 50-acre soccer park....
Altorfer Cat - Tue June 08, 2021
Altorfer Cat Opens Four New Locations in Chicago Area
Altorfer Cat is pleased to announce the culmination of its relocation efforts across the Chicago metropolitan area, moving the operations of three divisions from its former Elmhurst campus to new strategic locations in Addison, East Dundee, Mokena, and Naperville....
Caterpillar - Thu June 03, 2021
Cat Command for Construction Takes Home Gold at 2021 Edison Awards
Caterpillar received gold for its Cat Command for Construction system during this year's Edison Awards program. It was recognized as being the best of the best for the Smart Productivity Tools – Living & Working Environment category....
Caterpillar - Thu May 20, 2021
Cat 980, 982 Series Wheel Loaders Deliver Performance, Productivity
Offering premium performance in the 10- to 12-ton wheel loader class, the Cat 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders are up to 10 percent more productive and lower maintenance costs up to 20 percent when compared to the previous 980M and 982M powershift models....
CEG - Thu May 13, 2021
Tremendous Growth in S.C. Spurs Blanchard Machinery
In the construction equipment business, staying on top in the marketplace means working hard and investing wisely to remain there. The executives that operate the leading companies are always thinking ahead and planning for the future....
Caterpillar - Mon May 10, 2021
Caterpillar Surpasses $3B Tonnes Hauled Autonomously by Cat Command for Hauling Trucks
Caterpillar announced an additional 1 billion tonnes of material hauled by autonomous trucks using Cat MineStar Command for hauling, surpassing the 3 billion tonnes milestone. This achievement is joined by an expansion of the types of commodities hauled autonomously across a growing number of Cat mining truck class sizes, as well as other brands of mining equipment....
