Fri June 17, 2016
Cat 300.9D VPS Mini Hydraulic Excavator Offers Flexible Power Options for Emissions-Sensitive Operations
Caterpillar has added the model 300.9D VPS (Versatile Power System) to the Cat range of mini-hydraulic excavators. The versatile design of the 300.9D VPS benefits both the owner/operator and the rental company by allowing the machine—in conjunction with its separate hydraulic power unit—to work either with its diesel engine or from a remote electrical power source, with no loss of performance....
Wed June 15, 2016
Cat Introduces New DG Series Gas Generator Sets
Caterpillar Inc. has announced the launch of new Cat DG Series gas generator sets ranging from 30 to 150 ekW for small commercial and municipal applications in North America. Featuring an updated package design, DG Series gas generator sets operate on natural gas or LP vapor, and they are available with optional sound-attenuated enclosures to efficiently dampen on-site noise and withstand exposure to the elements....
Tue June 14, 2016
Milton CAT Consolidates Warner, Hopkinton Locations
Milton CAT, the Northeast and upstate New York Caterpillar dealer, consolidated its Warner and Hopkinton, N.H., locations in a new facility, and opened it to the industry for two full days of guided tours, hands-on equipment demos, technology presentations and special sales....
Fri June 03, 2016
Pink Grading Finds the Right Excavator for Two-Year Job
What's going on right now in Crescent, Iowa, is a picture-perfect example of how just one new piece of equipment can significantly enhance productivity and help deliver a project on time. Schildberg Construction Company's rock quarry in Crescent produces between 600,000 to 700,000 tons (544,311 to 635,029 t) of limestone a year and is one of the largest in the state....
Wed June 01, 2016
R.J. Poirier Brings Cat 836G Compactor Back to Life
R.J. Poirier Heavy Equipment Repair Inc., is a complete machine rebuilding facility, located in Brimfield, Mass. Established in 1983, it is family-owned and operated, providing service to customers in need of heavy equipment repair or rebuild, worldwide....
Fri May 13, 2016
CAT CEO Leads Delegation to Cuba
Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman, along with Caterpillar executives and representatives from RIMCO, the Cat dealer serving Cuba, are traveling to Cuba this week to meet with government representatives to enhance Caterpillar's already established strong relationship in this emerging market....
Wed May 11, 2016
Manufacturer Representatives Support Thompson Machinery Event
Thompson Machinery's machine demonstration and cookout at its Memphis, Tenn., location on April 21 proved to be a successful event. The demo was held primarily to familiarize attendees on the newest Cat grade control dozers and excavators and to put a spotlight on the Thompson Advantage program....
Tue May 10, 2016
Stowers Machinery Hosts 2016 Machine Demo Day
Stowers Machinery held its 2016 Machine Demo Day on April 29 at its East Knoxville location. More than 500 people attended the event. The demo day proved to be a great opportunity for Stowers to demonstrate how to use machine technology, equipment management technology, and job site technology....
Thu May 05, 2016
Caterpillar Bringing Hundreds of Jobs to Tucson
According to the website Tucson.com Caterpillar Inc. is coming to downtown Tucson, bringing hundreds of six-figure jobs to the region, Arizona's governor and local officials announced on May 3rd. The regional headquarters of the manufacturer of construction and mining equipment will bring more than 600 jobs to Tucson over five years with employees in executive management, engineering, product development and support positions....
Mon May 02, 2016
Caterpillar Announces Grand Opening of 3D Printing, Innovation Accelerator
The latest addition to Caterpillar's technology ecosystem—the Caterpillar 3D Printing & Innovation Accelerator—will help fuel the future, driving even greater collaboration, innovation and acceleration, according to the company....
