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 CAT M332D Scrape/Waste Handler on this week’s front cover may not be pretty, but it has a grerat heritage. Straight from a national company, the machine is heading for the GPSV sale ending on the 25th July showing 17,989 hours. It is located in Leyburn and can be seen by appointment – see full…

Exclusive to Cat machines and undercarriages, the proprietary Cat Track Wear Sensor (CTWS) remotely monitors undercarriage wear to better predict wear out, plan maintenance and increase machine uptime. Monitored within the Cat Wear Management System, the new CTWS wirelessly communicates critical track link wear information from the machine to the dealer for monitoring. Timed alert…

Caterpillar has recently updated its VisionLink Productivity web service, rolling out three innovative features: Cat Grade and Compact, Operator Coaching, and E-Ticketing. Aimed at providing managers with a comprehensive view of jobsite efficiency and machinery use, this integrated service is a scalable, cloud-based solution that aggregates and interprets data from any machine subscribed and fitted…

New Cat grading beams for Cat Tiltrotators allow contractors to take on dynamic and efficient grading and compaction work using excavators. Pairing with Cat Tiltrotators enables 360˚ bidirectional and 40˚ left-and-right rotation of the grading beam to increase attachment versatility. The grading beams’ mechanically adjustable roller – from 10 mm (0.40 in) below frame to…

Caterpillar has announced their three new Cat® Hydraulic Connecting CW (HCCW) coupler models. Connecting seamlessly to the machine’s hydraulics, HCCW quick couplers allow operators to switch between hydraulic attachments with full functionality in seconds from the safety of the cab. Compatible with any Cat hydraulic attachment, quick changes with the HCCW give the operator the…

An online web platform, VisionLink Productivity for cold planers, delivers near real-time machine and jobsite data designed to improve the contractor’s productivity. Available for Cat® PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822 and PM825 Cold Planers, VisionLink Productivity gathers, analyzes and summarizes detailed data such as time spent waiting for trucks, cutting and travel at the jobsite as…

Caterpillar have revealed updates to their PM310, PM312 and PM313 Cold Planers. These revised machines now feature multiple design enhancements that help to improve machine performance, operating comfort and milling power. The PM300 Series excels in small to medium applications where a compact, highly manoeuvrable machine with high production capabilities is required. The latest PM300…

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…

Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) suite of features will be included as a standard feature on Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE and D7 models, starting in early 2024. Additionally, a new Cat Grade with 3D Ready option provides more flexibility for customers upgrading to Cat Grade with 3D on D4, D5 and…

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…

This week’s front cover boasts a heavyweight CAT tracked Dozer that is heading through the Malcolm Harrison sale – ring 1 from 9am on 9th December at Prees, near Whitchurch in Shropshire. It’s not on its own, there is a series of dozers, excavators and loaders heading through the sale. The auctioneer is still accepting…

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…