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Ritchie Brothers holds annual auction

- February 2, 2012

Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers will sell more than 9,100 heavy equipment items and trucks – the most items the company has ever sold at a single auction – ...

Caterpillar forms alliance with Exodus Machines

- January 31, 2012

Caterpillar has executed an alliance agreement with Exodus Machines Inc. for the design and supply of material handlers to be sold and supported exclusively by Cat dealers. ...

Agg Man of the Year 2011

- December 2, 2011

Paul Mellott, Jr. leverages his passion and persuasion to create value for his employees, customers, community, and the aggregate industry.

Caterpillar expands mini excavator range to 0.9-2.7 tons

- November 18, 2011

Caterpillar is extending its range of mini excavators, with the addition of three models with operating weights of 2,061 pounds, 3,340 pounds and 5,886 pounds. These additional ...

Cat D11T dozer meets Tier 4 final emissions standards

- November 18, 2011

Caterpillar says its new D11T dozer and D11T CD (carry dozer) set the standard for productivity, durability, reliability, safety, and operator convenience with design refinements that include ...

Cat’s 5,000-sq.-ft. World of Concrete booth showcasing earthmoving and lifting machines

- November 18, 2011

Caterpillar's display at World of Concrete 2012 will encompass 5,000-square-feet of floor space in the Central Hall (C5371) and feature a range of new earthmoving and lifting ...

Product Review

- November 14, 2011

Unit Rig mining trucks have ‘market compatibility’ with the existing Cat product line.

Caterpillar and dealer Ring Power sign agreement with APR Energy

- September 29, 2011

Caterpillar dealer Ring Power and APR Energy plc have signed an agreement to develop temporary power solutions globally to meet the needs of the growing international power ...

Caterpillar D6T, D7E, D8T track-type tractors

- September 16, 2011

Caterpillar says its new D6T, D7E, and D8T (shown) track-type tractors deliver reduced emissions, higher productivity, and lower operating costs. All three models feature Cat engine and ...

Caterpillar 374D hydraulic excavator

- September 9, 2011

Caterpillar says its new 374D hydraulic excavator, a replacement for its model 365C, combines added horsepower, stronger hydraulics, and greater operating weight to boost overall performance. Complementing ...

Going the Extra Mile

- September 1, 2011

Cooperating with the surrounding community and being good stewards of the environment has brought awards and accolades to Huntsville Quarry.

AggBeat

- September 1, 2011

Industry leaders say the final CAFE standards will mean a $65 billion-plus loss for highway and transit improvements; Caterpillar Settles alleged Clear Air Act violations for $2.55 ...

Komatsu introduces complimentary Komatsu Care equipment support program

- August 24, 2011

Komatsu America Corp. has introduced Komatsu CARE, a service and advanced product support solution that comes standard with all construction size Tier 4 Interim machines. Komatsu CARE ...

Cat plans to build Asian Pacific proving ground, large wheel loader facility in China

- August 24, 2011

Caterpillar Inc. on Aug. 24 announced an expansion of the company’s operations in China in what the company says is in support of the company’s strategy to ...

Cat’s 390D L hydraulic excavator offers stronger performance, improved serviceability

- August 5, 2011

Caterpillar says its new 390D L hydraulic excavator has a refined design that provides greater hydraulic power, stronger structural components, added safety and convenience features, and improved ...

Sneak Peak: Caterpillar settles alleged Clear Air Act violations for $2.55 million

- August 1, 2011

Peoria, Ill.-based heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar agreed to pay a $2.25 million penalty — $2.04 million to the United States and $510,000 to the state of California ...

Cat exec alleges company demotion to avoid $2 billion in taxes

- July 12, 2011

Former Caterpillar executive Daniel J. Schlicksup, a global tax strategy manager for Caterpillar from 2005 to 2008, sued the heavy equipment manufacturer, alleging that he was demoted ...

Caterpillar’s CT660 vocational truck first in Class 8 line

- June 25, 2011

Caterpillar say its new CT660 vocational truck with set-back axle configuration is the first model in a full line of Class 8 vocational trucks. Engine options include ...

Cat’s B Series artic trucks offer increased payload, reduced emissions

- June 20, 2011

Caterpillar’s new B Series articulated truck models include the 735B with a 36-ton payload, the 740B with a 43.5-ton payload, and the 740B EJ (ejector body) with ...

Caterpillar’s 336E hydraulic excavator offers increased productivity, fuel efficiency

- June 20, 2011

Caterpillar says its new 336E hydraulic excavator, which replaces the 336D, features a more powerful Tier 4 Interim engine for increased productivity. The engine is said to ...

Cat’s 374D hydraulic excavator features added horsepower, stronger hydraulics

- June 15, 2011

Caterpillar says its new 374D hydraulic excavator, a direct replacement for its model 365C, combines added horsepower, stronger hydraulics, and greater operating weight to boost overall performance. ...

Cat offers simulation software to train heavy equipment operators

- May 31, 2011

Caterpillar is now offering simulation software to train heavy equipment operators on how to conduct a pre-operation walkaround inspection. A simulated version of a machine is featured on-screen, ...

Holt Cat names director of sales

- March 13, 2011

  Caterpillar equipment and engine dealer for South, Central, North, and North East Texas − Holt Cat − has named Michael Grimm as director of sales. Grimm held the ...

View Caterpillar equipment on mobile phone

- January 31, 2011

Caterpillar is making it easier and quicker for customers to access Cat product information from their mobile phones. New mobile Web sites and applications put rental equipment ...

Cat: New truck debuts at ConExpo

- October 27, 2010

As expected, Caterpillar has announced that it will debut the first model of its full line of Cat Vocational Trucks --the Cat CT660 -- at CONEXPO-CON/AGG on March ...

Cat buys alternative engine maker, posts stellar 3rd quarter results

- October 22, 2010

Following yesterday's release of stellar third-quarter sales, Caterpillar says it will buy MWM Holding GmBH from 3i. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, MWM supplies alternative engines. With this $810 ...

State and Province News October 2010

- October 1, 2010

Keep up to date with this breakdown of industry news in the United States and Canada.

Cat gets non-road Tier 4 certification

- September 20, 2010

Caterpillar’s C13 ACERT and C15 ACERT engines received the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Tier 4 emissions certification. The engines are the latest to receive certification in ...

Cat’s Oberhelman: ‘We have a bias toward growth’

- August 20, 2010

Speaking at an analysts meeting held at the New York Stock Exchange, Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman said the company “has a bias toward growth,” and that there ...

Caterpillar CEO presents company’s five-year goals

- August 19, 2010

Caterpillar CEO Doug Oberhelman reviewed the company’s updated five-year strategy and goals with analysts and investors at the New York Stock Exchange Thursday. He expressed confidence during his ...

Cat exec: Creating jobs top priority with new highway bill

- July 15, 2010

Fostering long-term economic growth and creating American jobs should be the top priorities in the passage of a new, multi-year federal highway and transit investment bill, Caterpillar ...

Holt Cat names new San Antonio service manager

- July 12, 2010

Holt Cat, the Caterpillar equipment and engine dealer for South, Central, North and North East Texas, has named Chad Godfrey service manager for its San Antonio store.   Godfrey has ...

Cat expands in Brazil

- June 29, 2010

The spate of news coming out of Caterpillar continues with the announcement this morning of its plans to expand its manufacturing in Brazil. The exact location of ...

Cat, Wacker Neuson in compact excavator alliance

- June 24, 2010

In a just signed agreement, Caterpillar will use Wacker Neuson to develop and manufacturer its compact excavators under 3 metric tons starting in mid 2011. Under the 20-year ...

Cat ups mining investment

- June 18, 2010

by Marcia Gruver, Editorial Director, Equipment World Caterpillar says it will "significantly enhance the company's position as the leading manufacturer" of mining products with a full range of ...

Cat board of directors elects new CEO as Jim Owens retires

- June 11, 2010

Following a previously announced succession plan, the Board of Directors of Caterpillar Inc. has elected Doug Oberhelman Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of Caterpillar's Board ...

June 2010

- June 8, 2010

Keep on Trucking

AEM recognizes “Statistics Outstanding Merit Award” winners

- June 1, 2010

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has presented 65 member manufacturers with “Statistics Outstanding Merit Awards” for exemplary 2009 performance in AEM’s data reporting programs. The association says ...

Cat supports NASA for Lunabotics Mining Competition

- May 25, 2010

To showcase its world-class technology leadership, Caterpillar Inc. is supporting the NASA Lunabotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida. The event, May 27-28, ...

Three SITECH dealers established to serve Texas, Oklahoma heavy, highway contractors

- May 14, 2010

Trimble announced today that SITECH Texoma, SITECH Tejas and SITECH Southeast Texas have been established to serve heavy and highway contractors in Texas and Oklahoma. The three ...

Navistar: Five dealer network changes ‘will significantly strengthen’ company

- May 7, 2010

Navistar, Inc. announced today that it has made five changes in its dealer network that the company says "will significantly strengthen its already industry-leading distribution and service ...

Walker Machinery represents NorAm compact motor graders

- April 29, 2010

Walker Machinery, based in Belle, West Virginia, announced today that it now represents the NorAm 65E compact motor grader from their nine locations in West Virginia and ...

Cat’s Q1 report increases its 2010 sales, profit outlook

- April 26, 2010

Caterpillar Inc. today reported a first-quarter profit of $0.36 per share, up $0.55 per share from a loss of $0.19 per share in the first quarter of ...

Cat’s M325D, M325D LMH wheel material loaders updated for faster barge unloading, easier transport

- April 25, 2010

The updated Cat M325D MH and M325D LMH Wheel Material Handlers are designed to meet the production requirements in bulk materials handling applications and in the scrap ...

Cat’s new line of pulverizers reduces largest possible amount of concrete in shortest time

- April 25, 2010

Caterpillar Work Tools B.V. has introduced its new line of P200-series pulverizers for hydraulic excavators. The P200-series, model P215, P225, and P235 extend the range of hydro-mechanical ...

Cat 374D hydraulic excavator features increased work performance, stronger undercarriage

- April 25, 2010

The new 156,043-pound (70,780 kg) Cat 374D hydraulic excavator showcased at Bauma 2010, a direct replacement for the model 365C, combines added horsepower, stronger hydraulics, new buckets ...

Caterpillar offsets CO2 emissions from Bauma 2010 Stand

- April 21, 2010

Caterpillar today announced that it offset the 1,182 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions created by the 9,500 meters squared Caterpillar Zeppelin stand at bauma. Carbon offsets represent ...

Caterpillar shows new truck Quarry Body, resists abrasion

- April 21, 2010

Caterpillar has developed a new hardened steel Quarry Body for select models of Cat trucks to extend wear life and decrease cost per ton in appropriate applications. ...

Small Operation, Big Expectations

- February 2, 2010

Southwest Rock Products uses common-sense ideas to keep production up and costs down. by Kerry Clines, Senior Editor Times are tough for aggregate operations these days, but Southwest Rock ...

January 2010 – Information Library

- January 1, 2010

Information Library by Kerry Clines, Senior Editor Online x-ray product testing Customers can now see their products passing through the Eriez E-Z Tec X-Ray Inspection System live online, eliminating the ...

Caterpillar Receives EPA Award

- May 27, 2009

On May 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized Caterpillar for its outstanding innovative efforts to help achieve cleaner air. According to the National Stone, Sand ...