&copy; All Rights Reserved http://www.cat.com/cda/layout.rss?m=619315&x=7 Cat Products: Applications - Paving - News & Events en-US http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=619315&x=7&id=3707006 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/paving/news-events/news Sign up to receive your copy of <i>Paving News</i> magazine! Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/paving/news-events/visitor-center Experience comfort and convenience at our new Visitor Center. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/paving/news-events/customer-stories Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=619315&x=7&id=4368851 The new Cat^&#174; D6K2 Track-Type Tractor delivers unmatched finish grading performance and improved fuel economy. New Stable Blade Control feature utilizes technology which complements operator blade control input, making it the best finish grading tractor in the industry. Eco Modes, both forward and/or reverse, improve fuel economy up to 22% depending on the applications for lower operating costs. The new D6K2 uses the powerful Cat C6.6 ACERT^&#153; engine that meets Stage IIIB and Tier 4 Interim emissions requirements. K2 models feature hydrostatic drive with Traction Control, which reduces track slip at maximum load. New wider blades allow more ground to be covered in one pass and provide up to 8 % productivity improvement in slot dozing applications. New manual adjustable pitch allows the operator to control blade pitch fore/aft for maximum productivity in various material conditions. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/layout?m=619315&x=7&id=4384421 The new compact radius Cat^&#174; 308E2 CR SB hydraulic excavator delivers high performance with the versatility of a swing boom front linkage. It is ideally suited to working in restricted work areas and is the first machine in the Mini Hydraulic Excavator (MHE) line-up to meet the United States EPA Tier 4 Final and European Union Stage IIIB emission standards. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/4366402/7/C-9 Precious Metals_Press Release_final.docx In 2012, Caterpillar announced the availability of our initial phases of machine engine rebuild kits for certain machine models powered by 3406, 3306 and 3176 engines. Precious Metals kits are available in four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each kit is designed to save time and lower cost. Caterpillar is pleased to announce the expansion of this program to include kit options for C-9 powered machines. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/4314146/7/22PR13 Caterpillar at Bauma 2013-updated.doc Caterpillar, in cooperation with the Cat^&#174; dealer in Germany, Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH, will exhibit more than 70 machines under the theme “Committed to Your Success. All Day. Every Day.” Three different exhibit areas totalling over 12,000 square metres of space will showcase the latest Cat^&#174; machines, work tools, engines as well as the latest technology, solutions and services to help customers’ success. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 CST http://www.cat.com/cda/files/4287632/7/348PR12 301.7D, 302.2D 302.4D Mini Excavators.doc The new Cat^&#174; D Series Mini Hydraulic Excavators – models 301.7D, 302.2D and 302.4D are powerful, versatile machines that work comfortably in confined spaces and an addition to the existing D Series line-up. With model configurations that closely reflect their operating weights (1.6 to 2.5 metric tons), the new machines feature powerful hydraulics, a spacious operator environment and excellent service access. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.cat.com/cda/files/4260595/7/346PR12,CatProductLinkPL421Hardwarefinal.doc Caterpillar introduces the newest addition to the Cat^&#174; Product Link^&#153; suite of hardware offerings. The new PL421 hardware provides customers a lower-cost track-and-trace option to support total fleet monitoring and management capabilities. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.cat.com/cda/files/4086760/7/D6K2.doc The new Cat^&#174; D6K2 Track-Type Tractor delivers unmatched finish grading performance and improved fuel economy. New Stable Blade Control feature utilizes technology which complements operator blade control input, making it the best finish grading tractor in the industry. Eco Modes, both forward and/or reverse, improve fuel economy up to 22% depending on the applications for lower operating costs. The new D6K2 uses the powerful Cat C6.6 ACERT^&#153; engine that meets Stage IIIB and Tier 4 Interim emissions requirements. K2 models feature hydrostatic drive with Traction Control, which reduces track slip at maximum load. New wider blades allow more ground to be covered in one pass and provide up to 8 % productivity improvement in slot dozing applications. New manual adjustable pitch allows the operator to control blade pitch fore/aft for maximum productivity in various material conditions. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/3467163/7/CB14B.doc Caterpillar introduces the new CB14B Utility Roller designed for compaction of asphalt and other granular materials. The CB14B is a 1.5-ton utility roller available with 900 mm (35”) or 1000 mm (39") tandem vibratory drums. It offers excellent comfort, simple operation, good traction, and a reliable water spray system. Its size and weight make it highly mobile and easy to transport. Typical applications include cycling paths, courtyards, patchwork, parking lots, driveways, town centers, trenches, and shoulder work. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/3457160/7/116PR12CW34Roller.doc Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the CW34 Pneumatic Roller to the Paving Products machine family. The CW34 is an eight wheel roller with an operating range from 10 to 27 metric tonnes. This machine performs well on granular materials as well as all types of asphalt mix designs and can be used on all phases of compaction due to its high contact pressures. Typical applications include highways, city streets, county roads, lane additions, industrial sites, overlays, airport runways, and other production-sized jobs. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/3416100/7/21PR12Tier4EPP.doc So confident is Caterpillar about its Tier 4 technology that the company now provides a no-cost, three-year/5,000-hour powertrain protection plan for nearly 40 machine models equipped with Cat® emissions-control systems. The new Equipment Protection Plan (EPP) allows Cat machine owners to reduce risk, control costs and, ultimately, to ensure long-term value for their equipment. The protection plan adds value to Cat machines and permits owners to “work confidently—all day, every day” with assurance of premium protection for premium products. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/3223555/7/Powermoon.doc Powermoon Enterprises LTD. to market select products through Caterpillar and its worldwide dealers. Caterpillar Paving Products Inc. and Powermoon Enterprises LTD have announced that the two companies have signed a marketing agreement Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.cat.com/cda/files/3126163/7/283PR11CaterpillarUniversitydotcom.doc CaterpillarUniversity.com, a new online learning platform for all Cat® machine and engine customers, is aimed at adding value to the Caterpillar customer's business. Caterpillar recognizes that productive customer relationships in today's business climate depend on more than the fundamentals of supplying high-quality products and service. With the launch of CaterpillarUniversity.com, customers have another tool for enhancing growth and profitability in their businesses. The new learning site (http://www.caterpillaruniversity.com) offers three basic schools of study— Safety, Operator Training, and Service—and also provides "Quick Link" access to other Caterpillar learning resources. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2855427/7/138PR11 349E HEX T4i FINAL.doc The new Cat® 349E hydraulic excavator features a 396 net horsepower Cat C13 ACERTTM engine that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. The new 349E delivers more engine and hydraulic horsepower than its 345D predecessor while consistently averaging five percent improved fuel efficiency in typical applications. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2684007/7/98PR11 CT660 Features and Benefits.DOC Among the most significant new products ever launched by Caterpillar is the Cat® CT660, the first model in a full line of Class 8 vocational trucks designed to work as transit mixers, refuse haulers, dump trucks and in any application requiring a heavy-duty truck with the reliability, durability and low cost of ownership characteristic of Cat products. Adding even more value to the CT660 are the resources of the North American Cat dealer network, which is prepared to sell and service the new vocational truck line. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2684008/7/100PR11 VOC in CT660 FINAL.DOC Caterpillar Inc. announces details about the vital role of customers, including truck owners, fleet managers and drivers, in the development, design and specifications of its new Class 8 Cat® CT660 Vocational Truck, which will be unveiled this week at CONEXPO/CON-AGG in Las Vegas, Nev. The company conducted extensive research to gather input from hundreds of customers long before the design phase of the CT660 began. The goal was to better understand customer preferences on everything from look, truck layout and specs, to discovering customer expectations on sales consulting, service and product support. At the end of the day, Caterpillar learned what customers need in a next generation vocational truck. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2684040/7/104PR11 CT680 Vocational Truck.DOC Caterpillar Inc. announces the second model in its new line of on-highway Cat® Vocational Trucks, the Cat CT680, will be available first quarter 2013. A Class 8 truck, the CT680 will be built in America and sold and serviced exclusively through the North American Cat Dealer network in the United States and Canada. Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2683520/7/16PR11 980KWheelLoaders.doc The all-new Cat 980K Wheel Loader offers high productivity, reliabile performance and excellent fuel efficiency while being certified to meet Tier Interim and Stage IIIB emissions standards in North America and Europe. Major improvements include a new cab, low-emissions engine, load-sensing hydraulics, a 25 percent increase in lift force and a 16 percent increase in tilt force over the 980H. The loader also features new electro-hydraulic steering with either joystick or steering wheel control, plus standard Performance Series Buckets and an optional lock-up torque converter. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2683500/7/14PR11 950K-962KWheelLoaders.doc Two new wheel loaders from Caterpillar, the 950K and 962K, are certified as meeting US EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB emissions standards while delivering high performance, long life, excellent fuel efficiency and low operating costs. Each loader features many improvements including a new operator station, optimized Z-bar linkage, standard Performance Series Buckets, low-emissions engine and high-efficiency drive train. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2683460/7/8PR11 336EHEX.doc The new Cat 336E hydraulic excavator replaces the 336D and features a more powerful engine that drives increased productivity and meets Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. With an SAE net power rating of 300 hp (236 kW), the Cat 9.3 ACERT engine delivers 12 percent more power and 4 percent faster cycle times than the 336D--all while improving fuel efficiency by 2 percent. Greater hydraulic pressure in heavy lift mode boosts lift capacity by 5 percent, contributing to high productivity when lifting large pipe and trench boxes. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2683540/7/AP1000E & AP1055E Pavers Rev.doc Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP1000E and AP1055E asphalt pavers to the paving products machine family. Excellent mobility, superb visibility, powerful C7.1 or C6.6 engine with ACERT™ Technology, and comfortable operating environment are just some of the features that you can expect from these new asphalt pavers. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2683480/7/18PR11 HSeries Scrapers.doc The new Cat 621H, 623H and 627H Wheel Tractor-Scrapers are designed to deliver superior productivity and enhanced operator comfort and efficiency through the use of increased power and capacity, new structures, electronic controls and ergonomic design. The new H Series designs change the way wheel tractor-scrapers look, run and ride--and increase their capabilities to move material at the lowest cost per ton. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2683501/7/15PR11 966K-972KWheelLoadersdoc.doc Caterpillar introduces the 966K and 972K Wheel Loaders, redesigned and certified to meet Tier 4 Interim emissions standards in the United States and Stage IIIB emissions regulations in the European Union. The new loaders, which offer high productivity and excellent fuel efficiency, feature a new operator station, new electro-hydraulic steering with either joystick or steering whell control, standard Performance Series Buckets and a more efficienct drive train. Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2677024/7/99PR11CatRentalStore.com.doc Doing business with The Cat Rental StoreTM is now easier than ever for customers with Internet-enabled phones. When mobile users connect with http://catrentalstore.com, the site automatically serves the mobile version, allowing users quick access to an entire menu of services, all without bookmarking multiple URLs or downloading device-specific applications. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2675520/7/12PR11ProductLink-VisionLink FINAL.doc The Cat Product Link package has been completely updated, using robust hardware and making the most of improved communication system coverage to provide more data and to report it in useable form. With the right information displayed in ways that are simple to assess, Cat Product Link enables equipment managers to make decisions that contribute to substantial reductions in owning and operating costs. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT http://www.cat.com/cda/files/2675240/7/94PR11GenerationsPark.doc Caterpillar has transformed a 20,000-square-foot outdoor exhibition space at the Las Vegas Convention Center into a Park where CONEXPO-CON/AGG visitors can learn more about the company's long history of innovation and sustainability leadership. Called Generations Park, the venue was built by Las Vegas-based Sun City Landscapes, Inc. using Cat equipment that was sold and supported by Cashman Equipment Co., the reginal Cat Dealer. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 CDT