Latest construction product news
Caterpillar has announced three D-Series mini hydraulic excavators. The 307D is a direct replacement for the 307C. The 308D CR, a compact radius machine that works productively in tight spaces, replaces the 308C CR. A new model, the 308D CR SB, combines the compact radius design with a swing boom for even more versatility.
The D-Series mini excavators retain the best features of the C-Series models while incorporating many improvements that increase productivity and reduce operating costs. Th... [more]
Caterpillar Inc. has unveiled the first innovative AC electric drive track-type tractor in the industry. The electric drive system developed for track-type tractors gives the D7E an unmatched balance of power, efficiency, control and maneuverability.
“The D7E offers a quantum leap in customer value through significant productivity increases and reduced owning and operating costs,” said Mark Pflederer, vice president of Caterpillar’s Heavy Construction & Mining Division. “This is another exam... [more]
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled a pre-production prototype of its L220F Hybrid wheel loader. Offering more power, better performance and a 10% reduction in fuel consumption, the L220F Hybrid’s increased efficiency and cost saving potential will offer customers a much greater return on their investment over the lifecycle of the machine.
The Volvo L220F Hybrid’s parallel hybrid technology has been developed within the Volvo Group and uses as its platform the D12 engine. Whi... [more]
Caterpillar has introduced new track-type tractor models D6G Series 2 XL and D7G Series 2, replacing the D6G and the D7G. Both models have been designed to provide companies in Africa and the Middle East with proven, robust machines that are simple to use and service. The high reliability and performance are guaranteed by the Cat® 3306 engine and the proven Cat designed and manufactured power train and undercarriage.
The D6G Series 2 XL and the D7G Series 2 tractors are an ideal choice for mu... [more]
Caterpillar Inc. is offering its D8T track-type tractor powered by a Cat engine using ACERT® Technology. The D8T is the first off-road machine from Caterpillar to utilize ACERT Technology, and is the first commercially available off-road machine from Caterpillar to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 3 emissions standards.
First introduced in March 2003 as a long-term emissions solution for North American on-highway engines, ACERT will also be utilized across the Caterpillar line... [more]
Caterpillar has introduced three new mid-sized hydraulic excavators to launch the D-Series line. The new D-Series machines, the 324D L, 325D L and 330D L, feature greater performance, flexibility and versatility than the C-Series machines they replace.
The new excavators also deliver the lowest engine emissions ever through the use of Cat® engines with ACERTTM Technology. A new, spacious cab and new styling also set the D-Series apart from previous machines.
Each of the excavators has mor... [more]
|
