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Caterpillar vice president to retire
Hans Haefeli, vice president with responsibilities over Caterpillar's Advanced Components & Systems Division, announced plans to retire after more than 15 years with the company. According to a press release, Haefeli will officially retire April 30, 2014. Jean Savage, who… Keep Reading
Caterpillar 775G Off-Highway Truck
The 775G off-highway truck, which meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards, offers a combination of new drive train strategies and a 5 percent power increase over the previous model, according to Caterpillar. The combo enables the 70-ton-payload class truck to… Keep Reading
Cat shows off new products
Caterpillar Inc. held a press briefing at its Edwards (Ill.) Training & Demonstration Center to introduce a number of new products. In addition to equipment overviews from the company's product application specialists, the event included equipment demonstrations, product walk-arounds and… Keep Reading
Cat shares Tier 4 used equipment plans for less regulated countries
Caterpillar unveiled its strategy to meet the needs of customers in less regulated countries selling and purchasing used Tier 4 Interim products for operation. Caterpillar determined that Cat Tier 4 Interim engine systems between 7 and 32 liters will not… Keep Reading
Caterpillar: 988K
Caterpillar's 988K wheel loader features redesigned loader linkage, drivetrain modifications, a redesigned cab and enhancements in safety and serviceability. A Cat C18 ACERT engine powers the 988K and is available as a Tier 4 Final version. Electronic fuel control ensures… Keep Reading
Caterpillar: 336E H
Caterpillar's 336E H hydraulic excavator centers on a fuel-saving, hydraulically based energy recovery system that captures and reuses energy, which conventional excavators release in the form of heat. Reduced fuel consumption is the net result – as much as 25… Keep Reading
Cat dealer support continues following Oklahoma tornado
Several Caterpillar dealers lent support in the aftermath of the EF5 tornado that struck Moore, Okla., on May 20. According to a Cat press release, Warren Cat assisted first responders with rescue operations quickly following the disaster. Also, Warren, Foley… Keep Reading
Three Cat vice presidents to retire; others shift roles
Three long-time Caterpillar vice presidents – Steve Fisher, Steve Larson and Bill Rohner – announced their plans to retire Feb. 1, 2014. Fisher, vice president of the Large Power Systems & Growth Markets Division, joined Caterpillar in 1978 and was… Keep Reading
Holt Cat taking on massive expansion project
Holt Cat is undergoing a $77 million expansion due to increased demand from the Eagle Ford shale and other oil-and-gas plays, according to the San Antonio Business Journal. Among the upgrades is a new, 40,000-sq.-ft. repair shop that's due for… Keep Reading
