South Milwaukee Caterpillar plant still going after 130 years
Since acquiring Bucyrus in 2011, Caterpillar has produced more than 200 electric rope shovels at the plant that originally opened in 1893.
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Since acquiring Bucyrus in 2011, Caterpillar has produced more than 200 electric rope shovels at the plant that originally opened in 1893.
Thu December 17, 2020 - National Edition Caterpillar Updates to the 7495 AC electric drive system deliver greater reliability, improved maintenance access, enhanced safety and expanded high-altitude and temperature capabilities, according to the manufacturer. Drawing from more than a century of rope shovel innovation, the 2021 Cat7495 and 7495 HF electric rope shovels (ERS) combine multiple standard feature upgrades that increase operating efficiency up to 10 percent to improve machine productivity. Component enhancements, increased frame durability and improved serviceability help reduce c...