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The next generation cab for Cat mining trucks includes numerous automation features to improve operator efficiency.

Caterpillar Caterpillar is rolling out four models in its Next Gen wheel loader line – the 980, 980 XE, 982 and 982 XE. These 9- to 11-tonne (10- to 12-ton) wheel loader class machines include an expanded technology platform to increase machine performance and improve operating efficiency. The XE models will feature a parallel path continuous variable transmission (CVT) that will increase fuel efficiencies up to 35% compared to the previous 980M and 982M powershift models when comparing tons ...

Apr 28, 2021 Cat designed its new MH3250 and MH3620 tracked material handlers to reduce owning and operating costs by 20% from their predecessors, the company says. Cat achieves the lower O&O costs by increasing fuel efficiency and maintenance intervals, among other improvements. The models, which also come with a new cab concept, replace the 330D MH and 345 C MH. Lift height is 52.5 feet for the MH3250, and 59 feet 1 inch for the MH3260. Operating weight is 107,700 pounds for the MH3250,...

As the roadbuilding season gets underway, Cat is rolling out 15 new models of compactors, from single-drum vibratory soil models to vibratory tandem-drum and combination drum-and-tire utility rollers for soil and asphalt. Many of the rollers represent an expansion of Cats GC Series of lower-cost machines with a simple, durable design geared to small and mid-size contractors. In some cases, the GC compactors do not require engine aftertreatment to meet Tier 4 Final emissions requirements. T...

April 15, 2021 The new Caterpillar MH3250 and MH3260 material handlers feature mechanical variable-gauge undercarriages. The track gauge retracts to 10 feet, 7 inches, and extends to 12 feet, 2 inches. The MH3250 and MH3260 have a maximum reach of 52 feet 6 inches and 59 feet 1 inch. The cab also rises to a maximum elevation of 19 feet 9 inches.   Three different power modes–Power, Smart and Eco–are also featured on the handlers. Smart Mode matches engin...

Thu April 08, 2021 - National Edition Caterpillar The new line includes weight-based model nomenclature changes with the new Cat CB2.5/CB2.5 GC replacing the CB22B, CB2.7/CB2.7 GC replacing the CB24B, CC2.7/CC2.7 GC replacing the CC24B, CB2.9 replacing the CB32B, CB4.0 replacing the CB34B, CC4.0 replacing the CC34B and the new CB4.4 replacing the CB36B. Caterpillar expands its 2.2 to 5.5 ton (2- to 5-t) product offering by introducing 10 new tandem and combination utility compactors that deliv...