Caterpillar rolled out its new 988K XE loader at a special media event in Peoria, Ill. The new loader was also previewed at Tower Rock Stone in Ste. Genevieve, Mo., at an event attended by Rock Products Editor Mark Kuhar. The electric drive loader delivers 25 percent greater overall efficiency and up to 10 percent more productivity in load-and-carry applications…
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Caterpillar Details Expanded Autonomous Mining Truck Capabilities Developed With Torc Robotics
Caterpillar Inc. provided additional details about its expanded autonomous technology capabilities for the Komatsu 930E mining truck – developed in part with Torc Robotics – at a recent event at its Tinaja Hills Demonstration and Learning Center near Tucson, Ariz.
Read MoreThe Q&A Forum
Rock Products Presents the 2017 Quarry and Aggregates (Q&A) Forum: Industry Thought Leaders Open Up On Where We Are Going and How We Will Get There. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith
Read MoreCat Command for Loading Remote Control Enhances Safety
Cat Command for loading enables line-of-sight remote control of Cat 988K wheel loaders. The new system reduces the risk of injury and enables production to continue by allowing safe operation of the loader in potentially hazardous environments. Command for loading is available as a retrofit kit for 988K machines in the field.
Read MoreActionable Intelligence
Plant Equipment Delivers Information That Producers Can Use. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MoreAggregates Executives Among New ARTBA Officers
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) announced the election of its 2017-2018 officers during an annual business meeting of members on Sept. 19, including several high-profile aggregates executives. New officers are:
Read MoreNew Electric Drive Cat 988k XE Wheel Loader Offers Higher Fuel Efficiency, Lower Total Cost Of Ownership
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 industry leader 988K and the recently launched 986K wheel loaders to provide customers with the most cost-effective loader for each application.
Read MoreCaterpillar Second Quarter Revenues Up $1 Billion
Caterpillar Inc. announced second-quarter 2017 sales and revenues of $11.3 billion, compared with $10.3 billion in the second quarter of 2016. Second-quarter 2017 profit per share was $1.35, compared with $0.93 per share in the second quarter of 2016. Excluding restructuring costs and a gain on the sale of an equity investment in IronPlanet, second-quarter 2017 adjusted profit per share…
Read MoreCat CFO Halverson to Retire
Concluding a career spanning more than three decades with the company, Caterpillar Inc. announced that Group President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Brad Halverson has elected to retire in early 2018. “As a second generation Caterpillar employee, Brad’s roots began well before he joined the company, and on behalf of the extended Caterpillar family, I want to thank him for…
Read MoreCaterpillar Financial Picture Strengthens in Q2
Caterpillar Inc. announced second-quarter 2017 sales and revenues of $11.3 billion, compared with $10.3 billion in the second quarter of 2016. Second-quarter 2017 profit per share was $1.35, compared with $0.93 per share in the second quarter of 2016. Excluding restructuring costs and a gain on the sale of an equity investment in IronPlanet, second-quarter 2017 adjusted profit per share…
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