Tag: Cat
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Next Generation Cat excavators deliver more choices for increased efficiency and lower operating costs in 36-ton size class
Next Generation 36-ton-size-class excavators from Caterpillar – the 336 and 336 GC – increase operating efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and improve operator comfort compared to previous models. The new excavators offer unique combinations of features designed to match contractors’ productivity and cost targets. Delivering high-production performance, the new Cat 336 features standard integrated Cat Connect Technology and the most power and lift capacity of…
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Caterpillar Grows Service and Repair Choices, Including the Launch of Yellowmark™ Parts
Cat’s new Yellowmark parts are market priced to reach equipment users intent on optimizing shorter-term costs rather than the long-term ROI essential to traditional Cat value Caterpillar launched a new value parts brand – Yellowmark – and new repair pricing in an effort to add more price-sensitive buyers to the ranks of Peoria’s existing customers.…
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How Cat’s 988K XE electric drive loader achieves 49% efficiency gains
In building its first electric-drive wheel loader, Caterpillar focused on what customers say are their applications. The result, Cat says, is a new machine with higher efficiency, lower maintenance and longer engine life expectancy. The 988K XE will deliver 25 percent overall improvement in tons per gallon, on average, when compared to the standard 988K,…
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Cat offers first wheel loader with high-efficiency electric drive
The new Cat 988K XE is the first wheel loader offered by Caterpillar with a high-efficiency electric drive system. This new large wheel loader joins the 988K and the recently launched 986K wheel loaders to provide customers with the most cost-effective loader for each application. Delivering high-production in all loading applications, the 988K XE is recommended for…
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Caterpillar Equips More Excavators with Cost-Saving Cat Connect Technology
Contractors can enhance their jobsite accuracy, productivity, and efficiency using the latest Cat® Connect technology. Cat Grade with Assist and Cat Payload are now available direct from the factory on several F Series excavator models sold in North America and other regions. Cat Grade with Assist Cat Grade with Assist, introduced last year on the 323F…
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Cat’s new MD6250 blasthole drill takes on elevation, temperature, rock extremes
The new Cat MD6250 is built to drill in a variety of conditions, including high elevations, arctic and 100-plus temperatures, and soft and hard rock. The blasthole drill comes equipped with automated operation features for accuracy and efficiency in heavy construction operations. It also meets emissions standards for any region in the world and over…
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Caterpillar updates M Series medium wheel loaders
Updates include enhanced jobsite efficiency, lower operating costs and improved safety Caterpillar recently announced the 2017 product updates for Cat® M Series medium wheel loaders. Dedicated to responding quickly to customer requirements for optimum machine performance, Caterpillar brings new features and product improvements to market quickly, allowing machine designs to be refined more frequently than…