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New repair options to keep Cat machine control and guidance systems up and running

(12/05/2008)

Caterpillar offers new repair options to keep Cat® machine control and guidance systems up and running and owning and operating costs down. Two economical solutions, repairing components or using remanufactured ones, provide customers the flexibility to choose the option that best suits their needs. Caterpillar® remanufactured components are available off the shelf, warranted and are about half the price of new. Additionally, the Cat Machine Control & Guidance Repair Center has expanded its c... [more]

Caterpillar implements GPS technology on several of its control and guidance products

(02/05/2006)

Caterpillar is implementing new technology on several of its control and guidance products to provide customer access to a broader range of GPS positioning frequencies. Caterpillar is providing this technology to take advantage of recent enhancements to the US NAVSTAR GPS system, as well as Russia's renewed commitment and improvements to their GLONASS satellite constellation. This broader range of positioning frequencies will allow Caterpillar products, such as AccuGradeTM, CAES and Aquila D... [more]

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