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Construction Equipment

Cat’s New Thermal Imaging Camera Debuts on AP1055F paver

For contractors who want to monitor asphalt temperatures in real time, Caterpillar has a new thermal imaging system. The system, which includes an infrared camera and Global Navigation Satellite System, can be retrofitted to Cat’s pavers for achieving optimal paving quality. Cat is rolling out the new Thermal Mapping on its rubber-tracked AP1055F paver, designed […]

August 13, 2020

The Dirt

Cat Dozer Experts Explain New Restructured Dozer Lineup | The Dirt #09

In the latest edition of The Dirt we devote the entire episode to discussing the reimagined, restructured Cat dozer lineup. To do that we’re joined by Cat product application specialists for dozers Sam Meeker and Joel Fritts. Over the course of the conversation we cover Cat’s new method for naming dozers, the primary improvements of […]

August 4, 2020

Construction Equipment

Cat’s New D1, D2 and D3 Make Up Revamped Small Dozer Lineup

The Caterpillar small dozer lineup has been rethought. Gone are the D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 and in their place are the new D1, D2 and D3. In the video below, we break down the differences between the new machines and their predecessors and discuss Cat’s motivation behind the new model names.     Back in […]

July 31, 2020

Construction Equipment

Skid Steers Are Earning New Respect on the Jobsite

Wacker Neuson uses its All Access design theme on its skid steers, including the SW32 (shown). Features include improved service access with a cab that can be tilted forward even with the loader arms down and a wide rear door that provides easy access to daily check and PM points. The large entrance door and […]

July 24, 2020

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Video: Why Cat Renamed the D6K2 to the D4; Skyjack launches tallest rough-terrain scissor lift; Mauldin, Volvo intro new pavers; Paladin FD60 skid steer mulcher

Paladin FD60 mulcher for skid steers fells trees up to 14” (VIDEO) Paladin’s new FD60 High-Flow Forestry Disk Mulcher is designed to reduce jamming while cutting through brush and trees, mulching and grinding stumps. The mulcher for compact track loaders and skid steers features a wind-angle intake and a drive system that quickly recovers speed […]

July 21, 2020

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cat 420 vs. 420 XE: What’s the Difference; Autonomous XCMG rollers building highway; Deere intros skid steer trencher; Volvo intros new pavers; Loftness intros a Battle Ax muncher built for ASV

New Loftness Battle Ax mulcher designed specifically for ASV loaders Loftness has introduced a new Battle Ax mulching head attachment specifically designed for ASV compact track loaders. The ASV-focused S-Series Battle Ax, available through ASV dealers, produces a finer mulch with fewer passes due to Loftness’ shear bars and two-stage cutting chamber. It is geared […]

July 14, 2020

Construction Equipment

Cat Intros 420, 420 XE Backhoes: What’s the Difference Between These New Machines?

The 420 is Caterpillar’s flagship backhoe, it’s the most popular due to the versatility of thes size and how well balanced it is. And because of that it’s really the machine that Cat bases the rest of its lineup upon. And an all-new model just hit the market. But along with this updated 420, Cat […]

July 3, 2020

Construction Equipment

How did dozers get their name? Cat says it all started with the blade

Combined with the tractive force of the entire machine, the blade is where things get done on a dozer. In fact, says Cat, the entire name of the machine—dozer—originally comes from the blade. As it celebrates the 75th anniversary of its manufacturing of the workhorse dozer blade, Cat has delved into the evolution of the […]

June 11, 2020

The Dirt

The Dirt #04: New Aerial Lift Standards + Cat’s Matt Santee Talks New MH3040 Material Handler

In this week’s episode of The Dirt we highlight the new Cat D7 dozer, Kubota’s first mini skid steer, and go over the details of the new ANSI standards for aerial lifts. We also have a conversation with Matt Santee, a product application specialist at Caterpillar, on the company’s new 40-metric-ton material handler, the MH3040. […]

June 8, 2020

Construction Equipment

Sinoboom enters U.S. aerial lift market; hires Cat exec

Chinese aerial lift manufacturer Sinoboom appoints former Caterpillar executive Kolin Kirschenmann as CEO of new North American subsidiary.

June 4, 2020

Construction Equipment

Cat unveils MH3040 Material Handler: New 40-tonner is faster, boasts next-gen cab, new controls

In 2015 Caterpillar discontinued its largest material handler, the M325D L MH. Since then customers have been asking Cat for a model to fill the gap left by that machine’s removal from the lineup. That’s where the brand new 40-metric-ton MH3040 comes in. The MH3040 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor in more ways […]

May 28, 2020

The Dirt

The Dirt #02: Construction News + Cat’s Ryan Neal Talks New 395 Excavator, Career as an Operator

In this week’s episode of The Dirt, we discuss new CTLs and skid steers from JCB, Case and New Holland and we run down the biggest headlines in construction, including a look at how contractors should plan to move forward amid the coronavirus pandemic. Our interview this week is with Ryan Neal, a product applications […]

May 25, 2020