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Caterpillar's Cat MineStar System helps mining companies get the most from their assets(17/08/2011)
Caterpillar has designed the new Cat MineStar System to help mining companies get the most from their assets, whether working at large or small mines, surface or underground. Cat MineStar System consists of a number of capability sets - now including Fleet, Terrain, Detect, Health and Command - which are fully integrated so that information is shared across the system and used to optimize productivity, enhance safety and improve machine utilizati... [more]
New Cat 349E hydraulic excavator delivers more engine and hydraulic horsepower than 345D(10/08/2011)
The new Cat® 349E hydraulic excavator delivers more engine and hydraulic horsepower than its 345D predecessor while consistently averaging five percent improved fuel efficiency in typical applications. The new Cat® 349E features a 396 net horsepower Cat C13 ACERTTM engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. The 349E's Cat C13 engine, which operates either on ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) or a blend of ULSD and 20 per... [more]
Caterpillar's Command for dozing enables remote, line-of-sight operation using a portable console(03/08/2011)
An integrated remote control system for Cat® D10T and D11T Track-Type Tractors, Caterpillar's Command for dozing enables remote, line-of-sight operation using a portable console, which allows the equipment operator to stay out of hazardous areas, such as under highwalls, near slides or pushing to underground feeders in stockpiles. The system enables mining and bulk materials handling operations to work safely, productively and economically in a b... [more]
The need for specialist construction skills in New Zealand(01/04/2011)
Although the recent tragedy in Japan has diverted attention away from the earlier natural disasters in New Zealand, the full scale of the rebuild task required in Christchurch has not diminished. For those in the construction and built environment industry the scale of the project means that help is needed from across the globe. On September 4th 2010 an earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand only to be followed by a second more devastati... [more]
New iPhone application gives quick access Cat product information from a mobile phone(08/02/2011)
New mobile websites and applications put rental equipment details, used equipment inventory and new machine specifications at the fingertips of anyone who wants the information, without the need to sit down in front of a computer. Caterpillar is making it easier and quicker for customers to access Cat® product information from their mobile phones. Customers with internet enabled mobile phones can find their nearest Cat dealer or they can visi... [more]
Caterpillar's AP655D tracked paver builds roads throughout Europe(03/02/2011)
Caterpillar's AP655D tracked paver is proving the ideal machine for contractors involved in projects across Europe, from France, Spain and Portugal to Germany and Norway. The possibility to equip the machine with a choice of conventional steel tracks, or the flexible rubber Mobil-tracTM System (MTS), offers customers a paver with exceptional manoeuvrability, high traction capabilities, rapid travel speeds and good flotation. The machine provid... [more]
Caterpillar excavators, compactors and dump trucks help build Portuguese highway(31/01/2011)
Portuguese contractor Mota-Engil Group has been awarded the construction one of the longest highway projects ever awarded in the country. To carry out the demanding earthmoving works involved for the 270km Douro Interior Highways project in the north east of Portugal, Mota-Engil called upon Cat’s Portuguese dealer Barloworld STET for a solution. This led to a deal for more than 40 Cat machines. “Mota-Engil contacted us with several requests. R... [more]
Caterpillar releases new line of buckets for the 374D and 390D Hydraulic Excavators(13/12/2010)
Caterpillar Work Tools has announced the introduction of a new line of buckets for the 374D and 390D Hydraulic Excavators. This new line of pin-on and coupler buckets feature improved designs to take full advantage of increased machine performance. In the near future, this new bucket line will also become available for the E-series excavators. “Caterpillar has a 35 year legacy designing and manufacturing excavator buckets world-wide. Our engin... [more]
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