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01-Mar-2008	MT900C Machine Target for Use with AccuGradeTM ATS for Motor Graders, Track-Type Tractors The introduction of the MT900C Active Machine Target or Advanced Tracking Sensor (ATS) for AccuGradeTM ATS systems broadens Caterpillar’s reach into the machine control and guidance industry through the addition of support for AccuGrade ATS on both motor graders and track-type tractors. The motor grader or dozer operator can conduct real-time fine grading operations with increased accuracy without fear of losing instrument lock.
01-Mar-2008	AccuGradeTM V10.8 Software Upgrade Caterpillar announces the release of AccuGradeTM CD700 V10.8 software with availability in late March, 2008. The CD700 V10.8 software provides support for the HEX ARO and 613G Wheel Tractor-Scraper. The HEX ARO uses potentiometers for the boom and stick measurements, plus a position sensing bucket cylinder (PSC) for instantaneous bucket cylinder length measurements.
01-Mar-2008	ST400C Sonic Tracer The ST400C weatherproof Sonic Tracer is an ultrasonic sensor with an integrated grade display unit. The ST400C is used to reference string line, curb and gutter, or previous pass as a grade control reference. The ST400C is environmentally sealed and designed for use in harsh environments, exceeding industry standards for vibration, temperature, and electrical protection. Used as part of an automatic grade control system, the ST400C features selectable on-grade accuracy to allow configuration of the ST400C to match the job site tolerances. An industry standard CAN (ISO J1939) interface makes system integration a snap. The Sonic Tracer is currently featured on M-series & H series motor graders.
29-Jan-2008	Caterpillar 928Hz Ready Mix Wheel Loader Equipped for High Production in Concrete and Asphalt Plants The Caterpillar® 928Hz Ready Mix wheel loader is specially equipped for high production and reliable, comfortable operation in ready mix concrete plants, asphalt batch plants and concrete products plants. The ready mix configuration features the highly maneuverable 928Hz loader equipped with a 3.5-cubic-yard (2.7-cubic-meter) sand and gravel bucket balanced by a ready mix counterweight package. The larger than standard bucket, good balance and short wheelbase of the small wheel loader deliver high productivity in the limited spaces of concrete and asphalt plants.
29-Jan-2008	New Caterpillar TH255 Super Compact Telehandler Delivers Big Performance in Small and Maneuverable Package The TH255 super compact telehandler is a wholly new model in the Caterpillar® line and offers compact dimensions and exceptional maneuverability for efficient work in tight areas. Despite its size, the TH255 has a rated load capacity of 5,500 pounds (2500 kilograms), lift height of 18 feet 4 inches (5.6 meters) and capacity at maximum reach of 1,850 pounds (839 kilograms). Equipped with a universal skid steer coupler, the TH255 can handle a variety of work tools including forks, hooks, buckets, augers and brooms.
29-Jan-2008	Caterpillar Diesel Particulate Filter System For Off-Highway Machines Earns California Approval The Caterpillar® Diesel Particulate Filter System for off-highway machines has earned Level 3 Plus verification from the California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board. The verification formally recognizes the Caterpillar passive filter system as effective and reliable in achieving at least an 85 percent reduction in particulate matter exhaust emissions. The system also meets the California 2009 regulation governing nitrogen dioxide emissions.
15-Jan-2008	New 938H Wheel Loader and IT38H Integrated Toolcarrier Deliver High Performance with New Engine, Differential Lock and Advanced Hydraulics Technology The new Caterpillar® 938H wheel loader and IT38H with integrated toolcarrier linkage feature the Cat® C6.6 engine with ACERT® Technology for responsive power and low emissions. The new engine, differential lock system, load sensing hydraulics and increased lift and tilt forces deliver high performance in digging and material handling applications while limiting engine emissions to meet US EPA Tier 3 off-highway emissions regulations and worldwide emissions standards.
03-Jan-2008	Caterpillar Equipment Tracking and Management Systems To Be Standard on U.S., Canadian Machines in 2008 Caterpillar will equip most of its new core, mining and industrial machines with EquipmentManager and Product Link—the remote asset management solution developed by Caterpillar. The remote tracking and management system will be a standard feature in the United States and Canadian markets.
08-Nov-2007	Caterpillar Introduces Enhanced B2 Series Of Skid Steer Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders The new Caterpillar® B2 Series of Skid Steer Loaders and Multi Terrain Loaders feature an improved operator station, an advanced hydraulic system and a wide range of standard features and options designed to meet a variety of production and comfort requirements in the compact machines.
05-Nov-2007	Caterpillar Announces Acquisition of Blount’s Forestry Division and Transition of Pioneer Machinery to Six Caterpillar Dealers PEORIA, Ill. – Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) and Blount International, Inc. (NYSE: BLT) announced today that Caterpillar is acquiring the assets of Blount’s Forestry Division. In a separate transaction, six Caterpillar dealers have agreed in principle to acquire certain assets of Pioneer Machinery, Inc., a premier distributor of forestry products in the southeastern United States.<
24-Oct-2007	Three New Caterpillar® H-Series Small Wheel Loaders Deliver Expanded Versatility and Responsive Power Three new Caterpillar H-Series small wheel loaders—the 924H, 928Hz and 930H—feature the Cat® C6.6 engine with ACERT® Technology for responsive power and low emissions. The 924H and 930H also feature VersaLink™ loader linkage, which combines Integrated Toolcarrier versatility and parallel lift with superior speed and force. For expanded versatility, the two loaders now have standard third function hydraulics for operating hydromechanical tools.
12-Oct-2007	Caterpillar Customizes 988H Wheel Loader for Stone Block Handling, Log Handling and Steel Mill Work Caterpillar offers customized versions of the 988H wheel loader for efficient and reliable production in special applications—handling large blocks of stone in quarries, handling logs in millyards, and handling slag in steel mills.
12-Oct-2007	Caterpillar Customizes Wheel Dozers for Ripping Strata and Handling Wood Chips and Coal To expand the versatility and enhance the productivity of its wheel dozers, Caterpillar offers customizing with ripper attachments and with scoops that have lift and tilt functions.
09-Oct-2007	Power Train Simulators Put New Large Mining Trucks to the Test—Long Before They Hit the Haul Road Caterpillar proved the value of testing power train components in a full scale, fully integrated simulator when the company developed the ultra class 797 mining truck in the late 1990’s and the 793 mining truck before that.
05-Oct-2007	Caterpillar Introduces New 993K Wheel Loader Designed For Tough Digging and Fast Loading in Mining Operations The Cat® 993K Wheel Loader is a totally new model and offers a new size class in the Caterpillar® line. The 25-ton (23-metric-ton) loader capacity matches perfectly with the Cat 777 and 785 off-highway trucks.
03-Oct-2007	Cat 854K Wheel Dozer Features New Engine with ACERT™ Technology, Advanced Cooling System, Enhanced Operator Station The Caterpillar^® 854K wheel dozer incorporates innovations to lower engine emissions and boost fuel efficiency, improve reliability and serviceability, and optimize operator efficiency and comfort. Specifically, the 854K uses a highly efficient Cat C32 engine and a new radiator with improved heat transfer capabilities.
13-Sep-2007	Caterpillar Endorses the Use of the SmartEquip Business Management Solution Within Cat<sup>®</sup> Rental Stores Caterpillar Inc. today announced the selection of SmartEquip’s SmartPortal technology as a business management solution to Cat Rental Stores. This technology will streamline aftermarket product support and electronic procurement for equipment supplied by companies participating in the Caterpillar Allied Vendor Program.
01-Aug-2007	Cat® Offers Computer-Based Operator Training Course for Mini Hydraulic Excavators Caterpillar introduces a new computer-based Mini Hydraulic Excavator Operator Training Course aimed at helping owners of the versatile compact machines prepare and retain a competent operator fleet and protect their investment.
26-Jul-2007	New Caterpillar Industrial Grapple Rakes Equip Skid Steer Loaders and Multi Terrain Loaders for Debris Cleanup and Land Clearing Two new industrial grapple rakes from Caterpillar^® equip skid steer loaders and multi terrain loaders for debris cleanup and land clearing tasks.
24-Jul-2007	New Caterpillar H180D S Hydraulic Hammer Delivers High Productivity and Reliability in an Easy-To-Service Package The Caterpillar^® H180D S hydraulic hammer is designed to deliver superior breaking productivity and minimize downtime through the use of a number of innovative features.
10-Jul-2007	Caterpillar 988H Wheel Loader Fuel Management System Cuts Fuel Consumption While Maintaining Solid Productivity The New Cat^® 988H Wheel Loader Fuel Management System delivers solid productivity and fuel savings of as much as 15 percent in truck loading─and even more in load and carry operations.
09-Jul-2007	North American Cat® Rental Stores to Offer Excavation Safety and Competent Person Training Program Caterpillar announced its endorsement of the National Utility Contractors Association's (NUCA) Excavation Safety and Competent Person Training program, which will be offered through North American Cat Rental Stores. By the end of 2007, participating Cat^® Rental Stores will be offering NUCA Excavation Safety and Competent Person Training to customers as part of their existing array of value-added services that enhance the equipment rental experience
29-Jun-2007	Caterpillar Customer Safety Services Launches New Website Customer Safety Services, a division of the Caterpillar Technology & Solutions Division, has launched SAFETY.CAT.COM™, a new website dedicated to promoting the safety and health of everyone in, on or around Caterpillar products.
23-May-2007	New Caterpillar D-Series Track Loaders Deliver Increased Productivity, Enhanced Machine Control and Easier Service The new Caterpillar® 953D and 963D track loaders incorporate technological advancements and proven designs to deliver more production with lower operating costs.
23-May-2007	Caterpillar Introduces Three Mid-Sized Hydraulic Excavators, Each with a Different Swing Radius for Different Applications Caterpillar introduces three new mid-sized hydraulic excavators—the 320D L with standard swing radius, the 320D LRR with reduced swing radius, and the 321D LCR with compact radius.