Caterpillar Introduces Precious Metals Engine Rebuild Kits for Machines
The parts needed for an engine repair or rebuild for Cat machine customers now come in a pre-packaged kit designed to save time and effort. Building on the success of its In-frame Overhaul kits for on-highway engines, Caterpillar introduces Precious Metals Engine Rebuild Kits for machines. Read more at cat.com...

Cat Diesel Generator Sets Receive Seismic and Wind Load Certifications
Caterpillar Inc. announces that Cat diesel generator sets for North America, ranging from 11 kW to 600 kW, have been certified to meet all published editions of the International Building Code’s (IBC) seismic provisions. In addition, enclosed models of these same generator sets have received certification for compliance with 90 mph wind-load provisions. Read more at cat.com...

Remote Mines Find Gold with Locally-Sourced Fuel
Cat generator sets running on locally-sourced crude oil are powering mining operations in Russia. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Delivering the Power Solutions for United States Navy Missile Vessel
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is pleased to announce MaK and Cat power solutions are featured onboard the U.S.N.S. Howard O. Lorenzen, a T-AGM 25 Missile Range Instrumentation ship. The Lorenzen is powered by 4x MaK 12 M 32 C diesel electric propulsion (DEP) engines, delivering 5.5 megawatts of rated power each. The Lorenzen also has 1x Cat C32 diesel generator set onboard to provide emergency power. In addition to being the largest Cat engines ever installed on a United States governmental vessel, the MaK power solutions are also largest Cat engines ever delivered to any United States government or military branch. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Announces Alliance with Exodus Machines
Caterpillar recently executed an alliance agreement with Exodus Machines Incorporated for the design and supply of material handlers to be sold and supported exclusively by Cat® dealers. These Exodus machines will be available immediately in North America and will complement Caterpillar’s current line of wheel and track material handlers greater than 25 metric tons. These products will initially continue to carry the Exodus brand name but will transition to the Cat brand in 2013. Read more at cat.com...

Power Profile - Schwing Concrete Pumps
Customer Profile. Schwing America powers full line of stationary concrete pumps with Cat® C2.2, C4.4 ACERT, C6.6 ACERT, C13 ACERT, and C18 ACERT engines. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Announces New Cat® K2 Series Small Track-Type Tractors
The new Cat® D3K2, D4K2, D5K2 Track-Type Tractors deliver on unmatched finish grading performance and improved fuel economy. New Stable Blade feature utilizes technology which complements operator blade control input making it the best finish grading tractor in the industry. Eco Mode improves fuel economy up to 25% for lower operating costs. Using a more powerful Cat C4.4 engine that meets Stage IIIB/Tier 4 Interim emissions requirements, the K2 models feature hydrostatic drive with Traction Control, which reduces track slip at maximum load. New in-cab amenities such as Ventilated seat and heated control handles boost operator comfort. New Power Pitch allows operator to control blade pitch fore/aft for maximum productivity in various material conditions. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Announces New Cat® F Series Backhoe Loaders
The three new models in the Cat® F Series Backhoe Loader range—416F, 420F and 430F—are center-pivot machines featuring significant design enhancements, including a new Cat C4.4 engine that meets Tier 4 Interim emissions standards, greater lift capacity, more bucket breakout force and increased backhoe control. These new Backhoe Loaders build on the quality and reputation of their E Series predecessors and provide an even higher level of performance, operator convenience, durability and serviceability. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Announces New Cat® K Series Small Wheel Loaders
The new Cat® K Series Small Wheel Loaders—924K, 930K and 938K—are completely redesigned, incorporating new engines that meet Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB emissions standards and significant new features that deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. Among the new features are an efficient electronically controlled hydrostatic drive system, new Optimized Z-bar loader linkage, refined operator's station and a choice of couplers and buckets for best matching the machine to the application. Predecessor models—924H, 924Hz, 928Hz, 930H, 938H and IT938H—will be available in markets having lesser fuel quality and less-stringent emissions standards. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Announces New Cat® 272D Skid-Steer Loader and 299D Compact Track Loader
The new Cat® 272D Skid-Steer Loader and 299D Compact Track Loader, replacing their C Series predecessors, are now joined by a pair of high-performance counterparts, the 272D XHP and 299D XHP, which are the largest, most powerful Skid-Steer and Compact Track Loaders Caterpillar® has ever built. The new D Series models build on the premium features, solid performance, quality and durability of the C Series by adding a more powerful engine, the Cat C3.8, which meets Stage IIIB and Tier 4 Interim emissions standards, and by incorporating design features that further enhance lifting, digging and work-tool performance. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Announces New Cat® E Series Mini Hydraulic Excavators
The five new compact-radius Cat® E Series Mini Hydraulic Excavators—303.5E CR, 304E CR, 305E CR, 305.5E CR and 308E CR SB—all use new engines that meet Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB emissions regulations and incorporate new features such as the COMPASS control panel, standard high-ambient cooling package, more efficient auxiliary hydraulics, and redesigned control layout. The new models are designed to carry on the solid performance of their D Series predecessor, while adding even greater value for the customer. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Announces The New Cat® TL1255C Telehandler
The Cat® TL1255C Telehandler, the largest machine in the new C Series range, has a maximum lift capacity of 12,000 pounds (5 443 kg) and a maximum lift height of 54.3 feet (16.6 m). The TL1255C Telehandler is ideal for general construction and industrial markets. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar and Energyst sign agreement on international power projects
Caterpillar Inc. and Energyst Cat Rental Power today announced that the companies have signed a five-year agreement to globally develop temporary power solutions. By working with Caterpillar, Energyst will further strengthen its position in the international power projects (IPP) market by offering readily available, competitively priced power solutions from Caterpillar supported by partnerships within the extensive Cat dealer network. Read more at cat.com...

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Caterpillar Designates Energy International as Global Provider of International Power Projects
Caterpillar Inc. announces today an agreement that designates Miami-based Energy International Inc. (“EI”) as a global provider for international power projects (IPP). Under the agreement, EI will be positioned to more efficiently develop and respond to temporary power plant opportunities worldwide through a deeper relationship with Caterpillar that will deliver focused expertise, increased efficiency, competitive pricing and improved customer service. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Announces New Engine-Overhaul Kits for Cat® Medium-Duty Applications
Cat® Precious Metals On-Highway engine-overhaul kits are now available for medium-duty engines, including the Cat 3126B, 3126E and C7 with serial-number prefixes KAL, WAX and SAP. Included among the new overhaul kits are three for varying levels of in-frame overhaul (Bronze, Silver and Gold), as well as two for out-of-frame overhaul (Platinum Plus and Titanium). Also available is the new HEUITM (Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injector) fuel-system overhaul kit. These six new kits, designed to provide the exact level of service required to economically extend the life of Cat medium-duty engines, are available through Cat dealers and carry factory-backed warranties. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Paving Products Inc. and Powermoon Enterprises, LTD. Announce Marketing Agreement
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  Read more at cat.com...

White Paper: Update on North American Emissions Regulations for Electric Power
December 2011 update of the regulations, time frames, and various approaches relevant to the new emissions standards. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Introduces C15 Water-Cooled Hazardous Location Engine to Complete it’s Hazardous Area Well Service Product Offering
Caterpillar Inc. today announces the availability of Cat C15 ACERT water-cooled manifold engines certified for hazardous location use. The C15, rated at 536 and 540 bhp (400 and 403 bkW) at 2,000 rpm, joins the already certified C7 ACERT, C9 ACERT and C32 ACERT engines with powers ranging from 205 to 1,110 bhp (153 and 828 bkW). This makes Caterpillar is the only engine manufacturer to offer a complete line-up of hazardous location engines certified to meet both National Electric Code (NEC) and ATEX requirements. Read more at cat.com...

Discuss: Preventive, Predictive and Condition-Based Maintenance: What’s Right for You?
As technology has advanced, has your maintenance program? Does one type of maintenance program provide a better means to lower your operating costs... Read more at caterpillar.lithium.com...

Caterpillar to Provide Power Solutions for the Showboat Branson Belle
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has been selected to provide three Cat C32 Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) Engines for the Showboat Branson Belle repower. Each C32 engine will provide 910 ekW at 1,800 rpm. The Showboat Branson Belle is a dinner cruise vessel, the largest of its kind to be built on a land-locked lake in the United States. Weighing in at over 1,100 tons (2.5 million pounds), the Showboat Branson Belle measures 278 feet long, and has a passenger capacity of 700. The Cat generator set solutions for the Showboat Branson Belle are slated for delivery in early 2012. The Belle is scheduled to be back in regular service cruising Table Rock Lake in Missouri in March 2012. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Selects Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to Conduct Marine Service Assessments at Cat Dealers for Caterpillar Marine Power Systems
Caterpillar has announced it has retained the global maritime industry consulting firm Germanischer Lloyd (GL) to conduct Marine Service Assessment (MSA) Certifications for the worldwide marine Cat dealer network. The Cat dealer network consists of global locations that sell, service and support marine diesel engines and generator sets. Caterpillar will use the MSA as the basis of a high-level standard for assessing dealer performance and quality worldwide, with a certified result serving as the benchmark for superior service capabilities. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar and Anqing CSSC Diesel Engine Establish Joint Venture to Produce Medium Speed Marine Engines in China
Caterpillar Inc. and Anqing CSSC Diesel Engine Co., Ltd. (ACD) announced today they have signed an agreement to form a joint venture that will manufacture MaK brand medium speed marine engines for China and the Asia Pacific region. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar to Power the First United States-Flagged, EPA Tier 3 Compliant Deepwater Offshore Vessel in Gulf of Mexico
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has been selected to provide four Cat® 3516C Diesel Electric Propulsion (DEP) generator sets for the SV-310 multi-purpose offshore construction and supply vessel (MPSV) for Harvey Gulf International. Each 3516C DEP generator set will provide 2250 ekw @ 1800 rpm of power. Incorporated into the engine design are CleanAIR aftertreatment solutions, enabling the vessel to qualify as United States EPA Tier 4 compliant in addition to meeting the EPA Tier 3 and IMO II regulations. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar to Provide Over One Hundred Marine Engines to BOURBON Offshore
Caterpillar Marine Power Systems has been selected to provide over one hundred engines and generator sets to BOURBON Offshore for anchor handling tug and supply vessels currently being constructed in China. 60x Cat 3516C diesel electric propulsion (DEP) engines will be packaged with Kato generators for twenty anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels with eighty-ton towing capability. BOURBON has also elected to order 80x 3512C DEP engines for twenty platform supply vessels (PSV). The engines and generator sets will be delivered over the course of the next two years, with construction occurring at the Sinopacific shipyard in China. Read more at cat.com...