Caterpillar - Wed February 02, 2022
Caterpillar Expands Cat Command for Loading to Skid Steer, Compact Track Loaders
Caterpillar announced the expansion of Cat Command for Loading to its D3-series skid steer and compact track loader line. Removing the operator from the machine, Command provides joystick-controlled remote operation of the skid steer and compact track loader models to increase safety and productivity when operating in challenging and potentially hazardous environments....
Caterpillar - Thu January 27, 2022
Teck, Caterpillar to Advance Zero-Emissions Mining Haul Trucks
Teck Resources Limited announced an agreement with Caterpillar Inc. to work towards deploying 30 of Caterpillar's zero-emissions large haul trucks at Teck mining operations. Decarbonizing Teck's vehicle fleet represents a significant reduction in Scope 1 emissions as Teck works towards its goals to reduce the carbon intensity of its operations by 33 percent by 2030 and be a carbon-neutral operator by 2050....
Caterpillar - Wed January 26, 2022
Smart Creep for Cat D3 Series Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders Maximizes Work Tool Productivity
Caterpillar will soon launch a new smart creep feature for the full range of Cat D3 skid steer loaders (SSL) and compact track loaders (CTL) for operating Cat cold planer and wheel saw attachments. Smart creep senses the load on the attachment and automatically adjusts the drive command to keep the cold planer or wheel saw running at the most productive speed....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Fri January 14, 2022
Keeping Your Crews Safe On the Job
Construction workers on the ground are some of the most vulnerable. Annually, struck-by accidents account for many construction-related fatalities. Falling objects, equipment crushes and rollovers are among the causes....
Caterpillar - Wed December 22, 2021
Caterpillar Adding Compact Line of Asphalt Pavers, Screeds to Paving Products Machine Family
Caterpillar Inc. will be adding a new compact line of asphalt pavers and screeds to the paving products family. These standard 8-ft. size-class paver and screed combinations include the AP400, AP455, AP500 and AP555 asphalt pavers as well as the SE47 V and SE47 FM asphalt screeds....
Caterpillar - Wed December 22, 2021
Cat MH3026 Material Handler Offers High Performance, Lower Operating Costs
Purpose built for reliable and efficient operation in waste and scrap metal applications, the new Cat MH3026 material handler design provides enhanced performance, low operating costs and improved operator efficiency....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Wed December 22, 2021
Tornado Recovery Effort Needs Proper Equipment, Great Compassion
The versatility and durability of machines built for heavy construction has had high visibility outside the industry since the day after a rare and powerful tornado outbreak slammed through the Midwest, Mississippi Valley and South in the overnight hours of Dec....
Caterpillar - Tue December 21, 2021
Cat Tiltrotators Bring Added Productivity, Enhance Attachment Flexibility
Cat tiltrotators (TRS) for tracked excavators seamlessly integrate to the machine, contribute up to 13 percent more productivity and are easy to operate. The introduction of these models provides a portfolio of TRS for machines from 24,250 to 66,140 lbs....
Caterpillar - Tue December 21, 2021
Caterpillar Introduces New Performance Series Hammers
Built for high production on large excavators, the new Cat H190 S and H215 S Performance Series hammers deliver consistent breaking power. Their efficient operation cycle results in less waste from internal heat for more power delivered to the tool, according to the manufacturer....
Caterpillar - Mon December 20, 2021
Caterpillar Relaunches Signature Cat 651 Wheel Tractor Scraper
The new single engine Cat 651 wheel tractor scraper (WTS) reenters the market with upgrades to the powertrain, controls, hydraulics and structure, designed to deliver superior levels of productivity and a high return on investment....
