The Defense and Federal Products Division provides the flexibility to create an entirely new class of construction equipment or design and manufacture modifications to our standard products. The following examples of both modified and newly designed machines are representative of the Caterpillar commitment to developing specialized equipment to meet your specific needs:
US Army Programs
Bulldozers – Cat D6K and D7R-II track-type tractors for dozing, ripping and push loading operations have military modifications, including crew protection kits.
Wheel Loaders – Cat 924G and 966H wheel loaders for building roads and airfields, have military modifications such as split cabs for lowered height during transportation and crew protection kits.
Motor Graders – Cat 120M motor graders with joystick controls for road building capabilities have military modifications, including crew protection kits.
Airborne Scraper and Water Distributor System (ASWDS) – Scrapers and water distributors modified to be helicopter airlifted and Low Velocity Airdropped (LVAD) from a C130 aircraft for the US Army and USMC.
CS-433C and CS563D Vibratory Rollers – Air-deployable rollers modified to meet military specifications.
Mineclearing/Armor Protection (MCAP) – Kits to protect operators and sensitive machine components on Cat D7G bulldozers during mine clearing operations.
Wheel Tractor-Scrapers - Cat 621G Scrapers are capable of self loading and push loading. The fast load capability, along with great visibility to the cutting edge, comfortable operator environment and military modifications, make the 621G an exceptionally productive hauling unit for military construction missions.
Other Major DoD Programs
US Air Force 10K All Terrain ForkLift (ATFL) – Cat IT28 wheel loader with military modifications and a purpose built fork lift system.
USMC/US Army 277C MTL – Cat 277C Multi Terrain Loader is a rubber belted skid steer machine with military modifications for sling loading, and removable cab with crew protection kit.
USMC/USN/USAF BHL – Cat 420 backhoe loaders modified to meet military specifications.
US Navy Machines – Current US Navy programs include the following models:
D6K, D6T, D7R-II, and D8T bulldozers, 924H and 966H wheel loaders, 963D track loader, 120M motor grader, 730 and 770 trucks, 613C-II and 621G scrapers and 621G water distributor, CS-56, PS150 and 815F-II compactors, 420E backhoe loader and AP655D paver.
Foreign Military Sales Programs
Afghanistan/Iraq Supplemental Acquisition Program (AISAP) - Bulldozers, backhoe loaders, skid steer loaders and lift trucks used for construction in Afghanistan and Iraq by those countries militaries and ministry departments.
This Cat Defense Product Line covers military modified Cat construction equipment supplied to the US Army, US Navy, USMC and USAF. This brochure includes products in the current construction equipment fleet and in the legacy construction equipment fleet (equipment identified for replacement). Other Caterpillar Services related to construction equipment that are offered to US Department of Defense customers are also covered.
The 621G scraper has a 17 cubic meter bowl and is capable of self loading and hauling over 23,500 kilograms of material. This scraper is also well suited for push loading and is a vital piece of equipment for the construction of roads and airfields.
The 621G water distributor is equipped with a rugged water distribution system capable of carrying over 30,000 liters of water as it supports construction and maintenance missions. It is equipped with a rotating water cannon and a 15 meter reeled hose making it a multi-purpose piece of equipment.
The 730 is a valuable military asset for construction projects. The truck is equipped with a 17 cubic meter body with a rated capacity of 28.1 tonnes. It is self-transportable with a top speed of 55 kph.
The 770 is designed with transportability in mind, incorporating MIL-STD-209K lift and tiedown provisions as well as being self-transportable with a top speed of 74.8 kph. The truck is equipped with a 25 Cubic Meter body capable of hauling up to 36.3 tonnes.
The D6T is equipped with either a hydraulic winch or a multi-shank ripper. The elevated sprocket design places the final drives above the work area, isolating them from ground induced impacts. The D6T is C5 or C17 air transportable in a drive-on, drive-off configuration.
The 10K ATFL has emerged as the forklift of choice on unimproved surfaces. This machine provides true rough terrain capability for work in adverse underfoot conditions. The 10K is capable of lifting and carrying 10,000 lbs (4,536 kilograms) and is able to reach a height of 2,438 milimeters fully loaded. It is C-130 air transportable.
The Multi Terrain Loader is a rubber belted skid steer machine with military modifications for sling loading and removable cab with crew protection kit.
The bulldozer is equipped
with either a hydraulic winch
or a multi-shank ripper. The
D6K provides unsurpassed
operational readiness for the
construction of airfields, roads,
landing zones, defensive berms,
anti-tank ditches, and other key
military construction missions.
The machine is equipped with
either a hydraulic winch, or
a multi-shank ripper. The
D7R-II provides unsurpassed
operational readiness for the
construction of airfields, roads,
landing zones, defensive
berms, anti-tank ditches, and
other key military construction
missions. This bulldozer
can also be used to pushload
scrapers, which greatly
increases worksite efficiency.
Equipped with auxiliary hydraulics,
the third function enables the operation of a
1.9 cubic meter multi-purpose bucket. The light
loader provides unsurpassed operational readiness
for the construction of airfields, roads, landing
zones, defensive berms, anti-tank ditches and
loading trucks. The 924H also demonstrates
its versatility by lifting barriers for installation,
stockpiling material such as gravel, and performing
various demolition functions.
The Type I machine is
equipped with a 3.4 cubic meter rock bucket.
The Type II machine is equipped with a 3.8 cubic meter general purpose bucket. Heavy
Loaders provide unsurpassed operational
readiness for the construction of airfields,
roads, landing zones, defensive berms,
and anti-tank ditches. The Cat 966H also
demonstrates its versatility by lifting barriers
for installation, stockpiling material such as
gravel, and performing various demolition
functions.
The 120M represents
a revolution in operational efficiency,
visibility, serviceability and overall
productivity. It also provides unsurpassed
operational readiness for the construction
of airfields, roads, landing zones, defensive
berms, anti-tank ditches, and other key
military construction missions.
The PS150C provides excellent performance, reliability and fuel economy. This Pneumatic Compactor delivers superior operational readiness for the construction of asphalt roads. It is designed with transportability in mind, incorporating MIL-STD-209K lift and tiedown modifications.
The CS56 is ideal for the construction of airfields, roads, landing zones and other key military construction missions. The machine is also capable of operating on JP-8 fuel.
The 815F offers superior performance and reliability in heavy duty compaction applications like construction of airfields, roads, landing zones, defensive berms, anti-tank ditches and other key military construction missions. The 815F Series 2 is designed with transportability in mind, incorporating MIL-STD-209K lift and tiedown modifications as well as C5/C17 air transport capability in a drive-on, drive-off configuration.
The ASWDS Wheeled Tractor Scraper is a highly productive tractor which pulls a self-elevating 8.4 cubic meter scraper bowl. It provides soldiers unsurpassed operational readiness for the construction of airfields, roads,
landing zones, defensive berms, anti-tank ditches and other key military construction missions.
The ASWDS Program provides for a common
Cat 613C-II tractor fielded with either a Scraper
or Water Distributor. Each system is fielded with a
common Transportability Box that provides the parts,
tools and instructions required to configure either
machine for any required transport mode
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