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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…

In 1984, Caterpillar, Eder and Zeppelin Baumaschinen, the Cat dealer in Germany, introduced a new wheeled excavator line, offering four models under the Cat Eder brand. Eight years later, the line became a 100% Cat product with a designated wheel excavator team. Twenty-eight years later, in 2012, Caterpillar celebrated production of its 25,000th wheel excavator….

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…

Caterpillar, in collaboration with Finning UK & Ireland, will exhibit its latest machines, engines and solutions on stand C-ND1/ND2 at Plantworx in Peterborough, 13-15th June 2023. Compact Equipment Four next generation of Cat® compact radius mini hydraulic excavators will be showcased, all delivering increased performance, higher breakout forces, longer service intervals and lower owner and…

According to the manufacturer, the new Caterpillar D10 Dozer burns less fuel than the outgoing model. Featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics, the new design is up to 6% more efficient than the Cat D10T2. Its combination of improved technology, longer component life, extended oil changes and increased serviceability reduces maintenance and…

Caterpillar has launched an initiative to simplify nomenclature for select models in the Cat® vibratory soil compactor range. To correlate with the GC models in the compaction product family, all models within the soil compactor line will feature weight-based names derived from the metric tonnage class in which the model competes. Additionally, the model series descriptor…

The new Caterpillar 836 Landfill Compactor has received engineering upgrades to the axles and transmission help to increase durability of the heavy-duty main structures that support multiple life cycles. New standard technologies increase machine efficiency by allowing the operator to meet compaction targets in fewer passes to save on fuel. The Cat torque converter with…

The new Caterpillar MH3050 material handler further expands the Cat material handler lineup and offerings for industrial applications. This new material handler is powered by the Cat C9.3B engine, capable of operating on up to B20 biodiesel. Meeting EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards, the engine’s maintenance-free aftertreatment system lowers…

Caterpillar Rotary Cutters for excavators offer high production in hard material for various applications like trenching and demolition. With controlled breaking and high precision, rotary cutters are ideal for working in confined or urban areas. Rotary cutters can be used in sensitive areas such as neighbourhoods or hospitals, since they produce a lower decibel of…

We know the answer to that – Patrick Doheny of Australia after 25 years as an operator. More than 5,500 machine operators worldwide have been competing in the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge since the spring of 2022, and today, one of them emerged as the “World Champion” – the best Cat construction machine operator on…

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 has revealed a range of new Caterpillar attachments available for backhoe loaders and mini excavators, spanning the range of demolition and sorting grapples, multipurpose grapples for Cat Tiltrotators, vibratory compactor plates and cold planers.  Expanded Demolition and Sorting Grapples Expanding the Cat Demolition and Sorting Grapple line, the new G306 and G308 models are…

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…

Built rugged for reliable operation in demanding applications, the new Caterpillar 352 Straight Boom Excavator is designed specifically for low-level demolition work up to five stories high, bridges and industrial infrastructures. Its stick/boom configuration delivers a higher vertical reach up to 12.85 m, 36% more stick pin height compared to the standard 352 Reach configuration….

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…

Featuring powerful digging force and strong swing torque, the new fixed-gauge Cat 350 excavator can be equipped with large buckets up to 3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3) for class-leading productivity. While productive, the 350 consumes up to 13 percent less fuel than the Cat 349 to lower costs, reduce CO2 emissions, and operate more sustainably. Three…

Caterpillar has shown its first battery electric 793 for the first time in a fully-loaded demonstration in front of key mining customers who are participating in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program. “Our global team came together to develop this battery truck at an accelerated pace to help our customers meet their sustainability commitments,” said Resource Industries…

The new Caterpillar 352 Hydraulic Excavator combines more power and a heavier counterweight to work with larger tools. The result is greater production for more profit potential. “Built for big jobs, the 352 delivers unmatched performance in its size class,” said Brian Abbott, Caterpillar global product manager for large hydraulic excavators. “It can be equipped…

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….