To support customers during the energy transition to a lower-carbon future, Caterpillar will display four electric machine prototypes, including battery prototypes, at bauma 2022, Oct. 24-30 in Munich, Germany. Caterpillar said it is focused on delivering purpose-built solutions to help customers achieve their sustainability goals by geography, by jobsite and specific customer need. One of many solutions, the battery electric…
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Cat’s Sharon Holling Retires
One of the construction and aggregates industry trade press’s most ardent supporters has moved on, after Sharon Holling of the Caterpillar Trade Press Relations team announced her retirement. She served more than 45 years with the company. Her help and dedication has been beneficial to me personally as a long-time aggregates industry editor, and I can state the obvious: she…
Read MoreCat Introduces New Cat 789 Mining Truck
The new Cat 789 Mining Truck builds on a legacy of proven performance to offer efficiency gains, the next generation of cab comfort and cutting-edge connectivity, according to the company. Its design offers a weight advantage over the competition to haul more material every load and deliver a cost-per-ton advantage. A proven performer, high uptime reliability reduces overall costs to deliver…
Read MoreAstec Industries Launches New Mobile High Frequency Screen Plant
Astec Industries’ Materials Solutions Group has launched its newest mobile high frequency screening plant, the GT2612V. The plant features a 2612V Vari-VibeTM high frequency screen. The two-deck, 6-ft. x 12-ft. (1.8 x 3.7 m) screen uses a unique rotary tensioning system that allows for some of the quickest screen media changes on the market, giving producers more uptime. The 2612V…
Read MoreCat’s Sharon Holling to Retire
August 18, 2022 – The construction and aggregates industry trade press will see one of its most ardent supporters move on, after Sharon Holling of the Caterpillar Trade Press Relations team announced her retirement after serving more than 45 years with the company. Her help and dedication has been beneficial to me personally as a long-time aggregates industry editor, and I…
Read MoreTop 7 Ways to Prevent Equipment Downtime
Lost revenue. Costly repairs. Project delays. When a machine is down, it can result in unintended costs that impact your business and reputation. Learn to prevent downtime before it happens – and identify issues before they turn into bigger problems. When a machine is down, it can result in unintended costs – from lost revenue to costly repairs. It can…
Read MoreCat 336 Excavator Delivers Productivity; Low Operating Costs
The new Cat 336 hydraulic excavator offers class-leading production and low-cost operation, the company stated. Its powerful hydraulic system delivers strong digging forces and swing torque to boost production in the most demanding applications.
Read MoreSandvik Chooses Cat HVO Capable Engines to Reduce CO2 Emissions
Caterpillar’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and support for customers during the energy transition to a lower-carbon future means its industrial engines have for many years been capable of running on a range of renewable and alternative fuels.
Read MoreNew Cat 966 GC Wheel Loader Delivers High Performance, Easy Operation
Offering long-term durability in a wide range of applications, the new Cat 966 GC Wheel Loader is designed for reliable, performing and efficient operation. Its 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…
Read MoreCaterpillar to Launch Demonstration Project Using Hydrogen-Fueled Power System
Caterpillar Inc. announced a three-year project with Minnesota-based District Energy St. Paul to demonstrate a hydrogen-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) system. The project is supported and partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and backed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
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