Caterpillar has revealed that Cat Command for Loading is expanding to all medium wheel loaders, excluding the GC models. Removing the operator from the machine, Command for Loading offers semiautonomous remote control of next generation Cat 950 – 982 wheel loaders designed to increase operating safety in hazardous environments. Remote Operation Expansion  Cat Command for…

Caterpillar has introduced eight, new next generation Cat Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Compact Track Loader (CTL) models. Four new Cat SSLs – the Cat 250, 260, 270, and 270 XE – mark the introduction of the next generation design to the SSL line. Meanwhile, the new Cat 275, 275 XE, 285 and 285 XE…

Caterpillar has introduced multiple technology and performance updates on the next generation Wheel Loaders to increase productivity and operating ease. The new auto front differential lock engages the differential lock to recover or maintain traction. Additionally, upgrades to both auto front and rear differential locks are options for the wheel loaders. The auto lock is…

The new Caterpillar 973 Track Loader comes with a claimed up to 10 percent better fuel efficiency, more productivity, cab improvements and optional Payload technology. The 275 hp (205 kW) crawler loader has an operating weight of 29 892 kg and replaces the 973K worldwide. It joins the 953 (160 hp/119 kW) and 963 (202…

Attendees at CES 2024 will experience Caterpillar’s 9,600 sq ft exhibit from January 9th to the 12th in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s display focuses on Caterpillar’s electric machines and energy solutions to meet the evolving needs of their customers as they electrify their job sites. “We are delighted to return to CES to showcase…

The next generation Caterpillar 255 and 265 Compact Track Loaders are a ground-up redesign of the previous series, improving on the features that made the previous models so popular. The first next generation models in the compact track loader line, the 255 and 265 elevate Caterpillar’s loader reputation through improved engine performance, lift and tilt…

The new Cat 988 GC Wheel Loader allows operators to move more material at a lower cost per hour for a faster return on investment. The new loader offers up to 5% less fuel consumption and up to 15% lower maintenance costs than the Cat 988K. Designed to maximise life-cycle value in moderate production applications…

Caterpillar have released details of their improved 995 wheel loader. The machine builds on the success of the 994K, and features up to 19% increased productivity than the previous model with its higher rated payload and 6% increase in hydraulic force with equal hydraulic cycle time. This new loader delivers up to 13% lower hourly…

The Next Generation of Caterpillar 926, 930 and 938 Wheel Loaders come with a range of new technologies and features designed to boost productivity by simplifying machine operation. The Cat small wheel loaders offer industry-specific configurations to efficiently handle agriculture, waste, forestry, aggregate and snow removal applications. Customised models can be equipped direct from the…

Caterpillar announces new options for the Cat® Smart Grader Blade and Smart Dozer Blade. The new external control kit for GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades expands use of these blades to Cat D and D2 series SSL and CTL machines, enabling customers with previous model fleets to run smart blades. The new 3D grade…

The new Cat 950 and 962 Next Generation Wheel Loaders feature standard simple-to-use technologies that Caterpillar claim boost operator efficiencies, provide consistent bucket fill factors and increase productivity by up to 10% over the previous models. These loaders offer application-specific designs for many applications, while service intervals are extended to lower maintenance costs by up…

To improve machine efficiency in nursery and landscape applications, Caterpillar has introduced new attachments for its range of Cat Skid Steer Loaders (SSL), Compact Track Loaders (CTL) and Compact Wheel Loaders (CWL). These purpose-built attachments cover multiple tasks, including the handling and scooping of trees, shrubs and bushes, removing and carrying stumps, and loading mulch….

The new Caterpillar 966 GC Wheel Loader has Caterpillar designed components, on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics and intuitive controls keep fuel consumption and operating costs low, making it a versatile machine that also fits the needs of the rental and municipal markets. The Cat C9.3B engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, Korea…

Building on the success of the Cat® M-Series Compact Wheel Loaders, the new Next Generation Cat 906, 907, and 908 wheel loaders boast a reengineered operator’s station, leveraging exclusive Cat technologies to improve operator experience and provide larger wheel loader model comfort on a smaller platform. Featuring the new Cat C2.8 engine, the upgraded drive…

Caterpillar is inviting machine operators around the globe to take on the world in their 2022/2023 Global Operator Challenge. The challenge tests the skills and precision of equipment operators as they prove their excellence in operating Cat machinery and their ability to master any piece of construction equipment safely and efficiently. “More than 80 Cat…

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…