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Material Handling & Storage

Custom Vocational Trucks are built to application demands.

Available in truck or day-cab configurations, Cat-® CT660 can be built with body types such as dump, refuse, hauler, and mixer. Class 8 vocational trucks, powered by Cat CT Series diesel, 4-cycle, inline 6-cyclinder engines, feature aluminum alloy cab construction and aerodynamic sloped hood. Chassis features set-back axle, with 116 and 122 in. bumper to back of cab lengths available. Features...

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Construction Equipment and Supplies

Vibratory Asphalt Compactor features split drums.

With standard compaction width of 67 in. and 51 in. offset feature, Model CD54 provides total compaction width of 118 in. Compactor is powered by 4-cylinder Cat-® 3054C turbo-charged engine, which provides 99.5 hp at 2,200 rpm and meets U.S. EPA Tier 2 emission requirements. Equipped with front and rear pivoting split drums and 4 steering modes, Model C54 enables 110 in. inside turning radius...

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Construction Equipment and Supplies

Asphalt Paving Machine features EPA-compliant, 142 hp C4.4 engine.

Model AP500E has Cat-® C4.4, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine and deck-mounted cooling system that optimizes visibility for operator. Dual swing-out stations include Advisor Monitoring System that provides various monitoring tools. System also includes 25 kW generator, 4 pumps to control its 2 conveyors and 2 augers independently, and position sensor to maintain travel speeds when making...

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Agricultural & Farming Products

Natural Gas Generator Set targets mobile applications.

Rated for continuous operation at 1,250 kW, 480/277 V, 60 Hz, Model XQ1250G employs low-emission G3516B engine with integrated exhaust aftertreatment. Engine operates on 3-7 psi natural gas and is equipped with active air-to-fuel ratio controller to allow for varying fuel energy content. Housed in sound-attenuated, 40 ft ISO container, transportable, self-contained generator includes engine, fuel...

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Agricultural & Farming Products

Caterpillar Inc. Announces Generator Set Technology Portfolio to Meet Tier 4 Interim Emissions Standards

Peoria, Ill. - Caterpillar Inc. announced today its portfolio of technologies to meet Tier 4 Interim emissions regulations for mobile and stationary generator sets. Building on a legacy of diesel engine expertise, we are ready to meet the next phase of emissions compliancy, said William J. Rohner, vice president of Caterpillar Electric Power Division. Diesel Engine Regulations Beginning January...

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Motor Graders use joystick control to facilitate operation.
Construction Equipment and Supplies

Motor Graders use joystick control to facilitate operation.

Comprised of 7 models, M-Series are powered by emissions-compliant Cat-® C-Series engines with ACERT(TM) Technology. Interior design promotes lines of sight to drawbar, circle, and moldboard (DCM) as well as snow wing area. Along with all-wheel-drive option, graders feature electro-hydraulic control system, variable horsepower, and direct-drive countershaft transmission. Models range in power...

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Electronic Components & Devices

Truck HVAC System drives engine accessories electrically.

MorElectric System provides electrically powered heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning system, allowing all HVAC components to be removed from engine compartment. Electric power comes from 7,300 W generator that replaces alternator. When coupled with Auxiliary Power Unit, system provides driver with comfortable cab environment when main engine is off. Using Shore Power, truck is plugged into...

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Articulated Truck is suitable for use in tough terrain.
Material Handling & Storage

Articulated Truck is suitable for use in tough terrain.

Model 735 offers electronically controlled engine and purpose-built, 8F/1R, electronic autoshift transmission. Other features include oscillating A-frame front suspension system, cooling system mounted to rear of cab, integrated operator station, and center-mounted cab. It has cross-axle differential lock and inter-axle differential lock systems. Rated at 35 tons (payload), truck produces 365 hp...

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Skid-Steer Loader loads bulk or palletized materials.
Construction Equipment and Supplies

Skid-Steer Loader loads bulk or palletized materials.

Caterpillar-® smaller frame, vertical-lift series provides lift height of more than 9 ft 11 in. and reach of 30 in. at bucket angle of 45 degrees. Model 232 is rated for 1,750 lb capacity, and Model 242 has 1,900 lb capacity. Wheelbase of 42.9 in. is suitable for grading. Features include Cat 3024C (48 hp) or 3034 (54 hp) diesel engine, anti-stall for digging applications, low-effort controls,...

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Multi Terrain Loader suits construction and landscaping.
Construction Equipment and Supplies

Multi Terrain Loader suits construction and landscaping.

Multi Terrain Loader series includes models 247 and 257 rubber-tracked machines. Series offers suspended undercarriage that allows operation over various terrain conditions. Series works productively on sensitive surfaces without causing damage. Model 247 has operating capacity of 1,354 lbs, operating weight of 6,665 lbs, and ground pressure of 3.8 psi. Model 257 has 1,614 lb operating capacity,...

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Company News

Caterpillar Again Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Caterpillar drives sustainability across the enterprise, helping the company and its customers to build a better world DEERFIELD, Ill., Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has been named to the 2019 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), including both the World and North America indices. This marks the 20th time Caterpillar has been included in the DJSI. We are...

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Company News

Caterpillar Considering Strategic Options for Third Party Logistics Business

PEORIA, Ill. - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced it is examining a range of strategic options for its third party logistics business, which is part of its wholly owned subsidiary, Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. (Cat Logistics). The company believes the third party logistics business is a unique and attractive asset that has excellent growth potential. Over the last 24 years, the...

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Company News

Caterpillar and Shaanxi Fast Gear Establish Joint Venture to Produce Machine Components and On-Highway Transmissions in China

BEIJING, April 8, 2011 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Shaanxi Fast Gear Co., Ltd. (Fast Gear) announced today they have signed an agreement to form a joint venture that will manufacture drivetrain systems and other complex components for Caterpillar machinery and produce a full line of on-highway automatic transmissions. This joint venture continues the Caterpillar strategy to develop...

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Company News

Caterpillar Outlines Aggressive Investment Plans for Analysts at CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show

PEORIA, Ill., March 23, 2011 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman and members of the company's Executive Office updated analysts today on Caterpillar's significant long-term growth opportunities and investments being made around the world to position the company to satisfy growing demand from customers. The meeting with analysts and institutional investors took place at...

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Material Handling & Storage

Custom Vocational Trucks are built to application demands.

Available in truck or day-cab configurations, Cat-® CT660 can be built with body types such as dump, refuse, hauler, and mixer. Class 8 vocational trucks, powered by Cat CT Series diesel, 4-cycle, inline 6-cyclinder engines, feature aluminum alloy cab construction and aerodynamic sloped hood. Chassis features set-back axle, with 116 and 122 in. bumper to back of cab lengths available. Features...

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Company News

Caterpillar to Offer Audio Webcast of 2011 Analyst Meeting

PEORIA, Ill., March 9, 2011 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will offer a listen-only, audio webcast of its annual meeting with financial analysts and institutional shareholders, to be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, beginning at 12:45 p.m. Pacific Time (2:45 p.m. Central Time) at CONEXPO-CON/AGG '11 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Caterpillar Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug Oberhelman and...

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Company News

Caterpillar to Showcase Product Innovation and Global Strength at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2011

Corporate Press Conference to be held March 23, 2011 LAS VEGAS - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) will present one of the largest displays at CONEXPO-CON/AGG March 22-26, 2011, with exhibit areas totaling 60,000 square feet of floor space. The Next Generation Starts Now will feature roughly 40 machines, a wide variety of work tools, technology solutions, engines and components. A corporate press...

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Company News

New caterpillar.com Designed to Elevate Enterprise Messages and Company Image

PEORIA, Ill., Dec. 1, 2010 -- Caterpillar Inc. has launched a new corporate website, caterpillar.com, designed to elevate the company's image online as an enterprise that exhibits global leadership and applies innovative thinking as it helps build a more sustainable world. The new caterpillar.com brings a fresh look and feel and increased functionality to the web. In addition, enhanced editorial...

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Company News

Caterpillar to Build New Large-Engine Manufacturing Facility in China

The company plans to produce 3500 series engines in Tianjin, China to supply customers in China and Asia BEIJING, Nov. 18, 2010 -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that it will build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China, to increase its worldwide capacity for large-engine production. Once operational in 2013, the engine facility will become Caterpillar's third...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Caterpillar to Acquire Bucyrus Creating Mining Equipment Company with Unmatched Product Range, Unrivaled Customer Support; Highly Complementary Combination Expected to Drive Strong Synergies

PEORIA, Ill. and SOUTH MILWAUKEE, Wis., Nov. 15, 2010 - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Bucyrus International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BUCY) announced today they have entered into an agreement under which Caterpillar will acquire Bucyrus International in a transaction valued at approximately $8.6 billion (including net debt). The acquisition is based on Caterpillar's key strategic imperative to expand its...

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