New Cat^® Product Link^™ Capabilities Include Mobile Application and Productivity Functionality
Caterpillar has enhanced the ability of managers to monitor equipment remotely with the latest release of VisionLink^™ 2.7, Product Link's intuitive user interface provides customers a mobile optimized web application, the ability to schedule automated delivery of VisionLink reports, and remote access to on-board payload system information. Read more at cat.com...

Cat^® 336E H Hydraulic Hybrid Excavator Delivers No-Compromise, Fuel-Saving Performance
The new Cat^® 336E H excavator centers on an innovative, fuel-saving â??hydraulic hybridâ?� system that captures and reuses energy. Greater fuel efficiency is the net resultâ??as much as 50 percent greater than the 336D. The benefits include lower fuel costs, reduced exhaust emissions and a smaller carbon footprintâ??all without any compromise in production, reliability, durability or operability in all applications. Read more at cat.com...

New Cat^® D6K2 Benefits from Refinement in Blade Control, Fuel Economy, Productivity, Performance, Operator Comfort, Serviceability and Emissions Control
The new Cat^® 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^™ 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. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar Introduces 308E2 Mini Excavator
The new compact radius Cat^® 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. Read more at cat.com...

Upgraded Cat^® F Series 434F and 444F Backhoe Loaders
Caterpillar is upgrading its equal sized tyre (EST) machine range in line with the rest of the F Series product family. The new Cat^® 434F is solely mechanically controlled. The 444F, equipped with pilot joystick controls, can be fitted with either a 4.27m (14 feet) or a 4.87m (16 feet) backhoe. Read more at cat.com...

Cat^® GSM Series Orange Peel Grapples – High Power, Large Capacity, Extremely Strong & Well Designed Construction for Optimum Performance
Caterpillar Work Tools, the leading provider of wheel loader and excavator attachments, is introducing its Cat^® line of GSM orange peel grapples for hydraulic excavators and material handlers from 15-75 tons. The grapples can be used for a wide range of applications such as handling shredded scrap, long structural beams or car bodies, handling waste at recycling and transfer stations and handling rocks at construction sites. Read more at cat.com...

New Cat^® CTV Series Hydraulic Transfer Grapples Feature a High Fill Factor
Caterpillar Work Tools, the leading provider of wheel loader and excavator attachments, is introducing its new line of CTV grapples, a new generation of transfer grapples for Cat^® hydraulic excavators and material handlers from 15-75 tons. The CTV grapples are designed to transfer large volumes of loose material such as grains, coal, sand and gravel maximising productivity. Caterpillar offers three standard types of CTV transfer grapples: the CTV15, CTV20 and CTV40. Each model is available in range a clamshell capacities. The CTV30 will be introduced later this year. Read more at cat.com...

Cat^® MH3049 and MH3059 Material Handlers' Design Focuses on Operator Safety, Structural Strength, Hydraulic Power, Fuel Efficiency, and Serviceability
With an operating weight of 111,000 pounds (50,349 kg), the MH3049 is the first of several new wheeled material handlers that Caterpillar will introduce in the greater-than-25-tons class. Read more at cat.com...

Caterpillar expands precious metals engine rebuild kit products for machines
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. Read more at cat.com...

Cat^® Demolition & Sorting Grapples Combine Brute Strength with Precise Control, Application Flexibility and Long-Term Durability
Cat^® Demolition & Sorting Grapples are designed for the most rigorous applications, including building demolition, construction and demolition debris recycling, scrap recycling, solid waste transfer station loading, tree removal and retaining wall construction, as well as placing boulders, rip rap, concrete, blocks and other difficult-to-handle materials. Read more at cat.com...

New Cat^® E Series hammers for medium and large excavators deliver enhanced durability, easy operation and maintenance
Caterpillar has added three new models to the E Series Hammer lineâ??H140Es, H160Es and H180Esâ??for use on medium and large excavators. Cat^174&#; E Series Hammers feature a rugged design for extended durability and solid reliability, and features such as automatic shut-off, silencing and vibration buffering make them easy on the operator. The E Series Hammers are designed to be field serviceable with common hand tools to keep them operating at peak performance. Read more at cat.com...

Cat^® 450F Backhoe Loader design enhancements include more power, efficient electronic control, added operator amenities, and easier serviceability
The new four-wheel-drive Cat^® 450F Backhoe Loader Center Pivot complements the durability, reliability, and lifting performance of its 450E predecessor with a more efficient overall design, including more horsepower, electronic control of the hydraulic system, serviceability improvements, and added operator comfort and convenience. Powered by a Cat C4.4 ACERTâ?¢ engine meeting U.S. EPA Tier-4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB emission standards, the 450F also retains the 450E's unrivaled versatility, available with a hydraulic thumb, pin- puller-type coupler, and a range of compatible work tools, including buckets with integral forks, hammers, and plate compactors. The machine will be available during the second quarter of 2013. Read more at cat.com...