Cat breaks into UTV market
January 31, 2018 On-SiteCaterpillar has introduced its first-ever Cat utility vehicles. The CUV82 and CUV102D feature a rugged steel cargo bed and offer 1,000-lb. (454-kg) total rear cargo capacity and 2,000-lb. (907-kg) towing capacity for a wide variety of applications. These UTVs efficiently…
Caterpillar extends full-machine warranty to 24 months for compact equipment
January 2, 2018 by Corinne LyndsCaterpillar has extended its machine standard warranty to 24 months or 2,000 hours for skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, multi-terrain loaders and mini excavators sold in the U.S. and Canada by authorized Cat dealers. Starting January 1, 2018, the enhanced…
Caterpillar wheel material handlers promise rapid ROI
December 5, 2017 On-SiteCaterpillar’s new range of Cat wheel material handlers – MH3022, MH3024 and MH3026 – feature application-specific design and a front push blade for all undercarriage types. Redesigned orange peel grapples aim to reduce fuel consumption by as much as…
Caterpillar 259D delivers power dense performance
July 26, 2017 On-Site MagazineOriginally released in 2010, the 259D has evolved over the years. It is a mid-frame sized track loader with 74 hp engine that delivers a power dense performance. Standard 2-speed travel increases productivity by making job sites quick and…
CAT D6T dozer features fully automatic transmission
June 28, 2017 CaterpillarThe new Cat D6T Dozer features a new, fully automatic transmission to optimize performance and achieve fuel savings of up to 20 per cent in heavy work and as much as 30 per cent in light work and finish grading applications.…
Low-cost-per-ton operation with Cat 986K
May 31, 2017 On-Site MagazineThe Cat 986K wheel loader features a completely redesigned state-of-the-art cab equipped with STIC steer and Cat Production Measurement, which brings payload weighing to the cab so operators work more productively and deliver accurate loads with confidence. Combining reliable,…
Compact design expands versatility of Cat M317F wheeled excavator
March 1, 2017 On-Site MagazineCaterpillar’s M317F wheeled excavator offers a compact radius design that expands versatility and enhances productivity in tight work areas. It delivers the same capabilities and efficiencies as its standard radius counterparts. The 390F and 336F XE excavators, both with crawler…
Mini Cat hydraulic excavator is built on reliable E2 platform
February 1, 2017 On-Site MagazineThe Cat 304.5E2 mini hydraulic excavator is the first model in the Xtra Tool Carrier (XTC) lineup. Built on the reliable E2 platform, this unit offers the same level of quality, performance, and operator comfort expected from a Cat mini…
Caterpillar statement on the passing of Glen Barton
October 25, 2016 CaterpillarGlen Barton, former Caterpillar Inc. chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), died today in Peoria, Illinois, at age 77. Barton retired in 2004 after nearly 43 years of Caterpillar service, spending the last five as chairman and CEO. “The Caterpillar…
Caterpillar chairman and CEO elects to retire in 2017
October 20, 2016 On-Site MagazineAfter more than 41 years with Caterpillar Inc., chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman has elected to retire, effective March 31, 2017. According to a company press release: “During his time as chairman and CEO, Oberhelman has reinvigorated the company’s focus…
Cat 14M3 motor grader bigger and better than predecessor
July 28, 2016 On-Site MagazineThe Cat 14M3 motor grader builds on the solid design of predecessor models with a larger engine, increased fuel efficiency, improved machine balance, enhanced transmission performance, advanced electro-hydraulic steering, more powerful telematics, and added operator-safety/convenience features. An easily maintained drawbar-circle-moldboard assembly…