MarketBook Caterpillar Blog Archive

    Next-Generation Caterpillar 374 Excavator Provides Increased Durability & Efficiency
    Posted On: February 3, 2021
    Featuring a new dedicated hydrostatic swing circuit and enhanced structural durability, Caterpillar’s new 374 excavator offers several improvements over the model it replaces, Cat’s 374F. ...
    Caterpillar’s 335 Next Generation Excavator Brings More Digging Power, Less Downtime
    Posted On: December 9, 2020
    The new machine achieves up to 10% better fuel economy and 45% more performance than the 335F prior model, Cat says, and it costs up to 20% less to maintain. ...
    Cat Introduces Next-Gen 315 GC Compact Excavator Offering Fuel Savings & Longer Maintenance Intervals
    Posted On: December 8, 2020
    The new excavator also provides a 60% improvement in operator visibility, thanks to narrow cab pillars and larger side, rear, and front windows. ...
    Caterpillar Debuts New, More Efficient 317 & 317 GC Next Generation Excavators
    Posted On: December 7, 2020
    The new crawler excavators make operators of all experience levels more efficient and provide owners with a lower total cost of ownership, Cat says. ...
    Caterpillar Releases New M316 Wheeled Excavator
    Posted On: December 4, 2020
    The manufacturer says the new excavator operates more efficiently than previous models and is designed for lower maintenance costs, adding up to a lower total operating cost. ...
    New Caterpillar 352 Crawler Excavator Brings More Efficiency, Lower Costs
    Posted On: November 4, 2020
    Cat says its Next Generation Cat 352 hydraulic excavator offers up to 45% higher operating efficiency, up to 10% higher fuel efficiency, and up to 15% lower maintenance costs than the 352F model it replaces. ...
    Caterpillar’s Next Generation 349 Excavator Is Ready To Go To Work
    Posted On: October 30, 2020
    The replacement for the Cat 349F is 10% more fuel-efficient and 45% more operationally efficient; the manufacturer also says it costs up to 15% less to maintain. ...
    Not A Fish Tale: Caterpillar D350 GC Genset Supplies Standby Power For Tennessee Aquarium
    Posted On: October 2, 2020
    Stowers Cat of Chattanooga installed the diesel-powered, 350-electric-kilowatt backup genset for the tourist attraction in April. ...
    Caterpillar D300 GC Diesel Generator Provides Backup Power For Tennessee Jail
    Posted On: September 21, 2020
    The 300-kilowatt stationary standby unit is acting as a backup for the 212-inmate medium-security jail on the premises. ...
    Caterpillar To Manufacture 1,100-kVA DE1100 GC Diesel Standby Generator In India
    Posted On: September 18, 2020
    The 400-volt genset will be marketed to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific regions. ...
    Caterpillar’s MH3040 Material Handler Cuts Fuel & Maintenance Costs, Speeds Up Cycle Times
    Posted On: June 15, 2020
    The new machine for scrap and millyard applications boasts up to 25% lower fuel consumption and 20% lower maintenance costs than its predecessor, the model M325D LMH. ...
    Caterpillar Introduces Higher Power Density C18 Diesel Generator Sets
    Posted On: June 4, 2020
    The manufacturer says the new C18s have a footprint of up to 55% smaller than competing brand units with the same power outputs. ...
    Caterpillar Updates The 6060 Hydraulic Mining Shovel
    Posted On: May 11, 2020
    The 662-ton crawler excavator comes with new, Tier 4 Final-compliant engines with maintenance-free exhaust aftertreatment systems, as well as a new cab and easier maintenance. ...
    Substantial Stationary Standby Power With Cat’s New GC Diesel Gensets
    Posted On: May 6, 2020
    Caterpillar’s eight new GC standby power solutions are designed for applications in 60Hz operating environments and range from 250 to 600 electric kilowatts. ...
    Caterpillar’s AD63 Underground Mining Truck Adds Torque, Payload
    Posted On: April 17, 2020
    The new articulated haul truck supersedes the AD60 with 5% more payload capacity, while still maintaining commonality with other AD60 bodies. ...
    Caterpillar XQ35 Towable Generator: A Closer Look
    Posted On: April 15, 2020
    This “rental-ready,” towable, 60Hz generator set has a prime power rating of 35 kilovolt-amperes (effectively 27 electrical kilowatts) and a standby rating of 38 kVA (30 ekW). ...
    Caterpillar Launches New Cat 140 GC Motor Grader Designed For Maximum Productivity & Lower Operating Costs
    Posted On: March 20, 2020
    Cat offers four versions of the new grader, including Tier 4 and Stage V models with or without all-wheel drive. ...
    Caterpillar Unveils High-Performance, High-Efficiency 313 & 313 GC Excavators
    Posted On: March 20, 2020
    The manufacturer says that its new 30,400-pound excavators have a stronger engine and can improve operator efficiencies by up to 45%. ...
    Next Generation Cat 395 Excavator Offers Up To 10% Increase In Swing Torque & Stick Force
    Posted On: March 19, 2020
    These updates allow contractors to use larger buckets, thereby improving productivity; the 395 is more durable and easier to maintain, too. ...
    Caterpillar Releases SMART Dozer Blade, Grader Blade & Backhoe Skid Steer Attachments
    Posted On: March 19, 2020
    Caterpillar says the three new introduce significant versatility to the various D3 Series Skid Steer Loader, Compact Track Loader, and Multi Terrain Loader models they are compatible with. ...
    Caterpillar Introduces New D7 Medium High Drive Dozer
    Posted On: March 18, 2020
    The new 33-ton D7 crawler dozer is a more productive replacement for the D7E, with 10% more blade capacity and the ability to move 8% more material per hour. ...
    Caterpillar Showcases New D1, D2, D3 Next Generation Small Dozers
    Posted On: March 17, 2020
    The manufacturer says the new dozers offer better visibility, greater fuel economy, and finish-grade accuracy. ...
    New 910, 914 & 920 Models Join Caterpillar’s M Series Compact Wheel Loader Lineup
    Posted On: March 17, 2020
    The company says the new loaders feature “significant design enhancements,” including a high-lift configuration and Cat’s C3.6 engine, which replaces the C4.4 engine. ...
    Caterpillar Introduces Cat 725 Articulated Truck With Tier 4 Final Engine & Upgraded Cab
    Posted On: March 13, 2020
    Caterpillar recently launched the new 725 articulated truck, a follow-up to the company’s 725C2 off-highway truck. ...
    Caterpillar Tears Down 9-Story Buildings With New 352 UHD Demolition Excavator
    Posted On: March 5, 2020
    The newest excavator from Cat can use 8,000-plus-pound tools at working heights of nearly 92 feet. ...
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    Brazil’s Darcy Pacheco Group Acquires A New 600-Ton Liebherr LTM 1500-8.1 All-Terrain Crane
    Posted 2/24/2021
    The cargo-handling company says it’s receiving increasing demand for the LTM’s lifting capacity class, and when it was time to buy, the machine and Liebherr’s delivery time sealed the deal. ...
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    Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Brings Adventure To Touring
    Posted 2/24/2021
    Initially announced in 2018, the long-awaited adventure-touring bike is slated to arrive at Harley-Davidson dealerships in Spring 2021. ...
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    Kinze Extends Range Of True Speed Planters, Upgrades Blue Vantage Planter Control Display
    Posted 2/23/2021
    A high-speed version of Kinze’s 4905 planter will debut this spring for corn and soybeans, offering farmers the ability to plant twice as many acres per day, the company says. ...
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    Kawasaki Introduces Dual-Threat KLX300 Street & Trail Bike
    Posted 2/22/2021
    Built for riders who want a motorcycle that can go anywhere, from city streets to back roads to woodland trails, Kawasaki’s new KLX300 is a dual-sport version of its KLX300R off-road motorbike. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces D71-24 Crawler Dozer With Hydrostatic Transmission
    Posted 2/22/2021
    The manufacturer claims the new dozer is the most powerful hydrostatic transmission model in the midsize class. ...
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    Great Plains Adds New Qualidisc High-Speed Disk To Its Hybrid Tillage Lineup
    Posted 2/19/2021
    The manufacturer says the new disk, which comes in 13-, 16-, 20-, and 23-foot models, is ideal for fall and spring tillage and seedbed finishing tasks. ...
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    Meet The All-New 2021 Can-Am Commander UTV
    Posted 2/19/2021
    The all-new UTV is built for versatility during work or recreation, with a higher ground clearance and an upgraded suspension. ...
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    John Deere Introduces New 768L-II Bogie Skidder For Tough Work In Even Tougher Conditions
    Posted 2/19/2021
    With improved traction and floatation that helps to ease ground pressure, the 768L-II can handle larger loads even on wet terrain, which would be difficult, if not impossible, for a four-wheeled alternative. ...
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    Kawasaki Introduces Updated KLR 650 Sport Touring Motorcycle
    Posted 2/18/2021
    Available in three trim levels, the new KLR comes with several upgrades designed to improve your ride, whether on the road or off. ...
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    Honda Announces Updates & More For 2021 PCX Scooter
    Posted 2/18/2021
    Previously known as the PCX150, it offers a fetching pearl-white color scheme, lighter and redesigned chassis with improved cornering performance, all-LED lighting, and 8-gallon (30-liter) flip-open seat storage compartment. ...
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