Caterpillar unveils new engine platform

OEM Caterpillar selected the stage of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 to introduce its new 13-liter engine platform, the high-performance Cat C13D, for off-highway applications. The diesel engine platform was designed to achieve best-in-class power density, torque and fuel efficiency for optimizing the performance of heavy-duty applications. Engineered to Caterpillar’s standards for reliability and productivity, the inline, six-cylinder Cat C13D engine platform will…

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Sandvik chooses 10,000 Cat engines to power its drilling machines

Throughout the world, Cat engines reliably power thousands of unique applications for many of the leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). From 0.5 to 32 liter, Cat engines take on the many challenges thrown at them, which is why they are designed to power the biggest, toughest machines in harsh environments.  It’s that exceptional performance and reliability that has led Sandvik…

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Cat app for troubleshooting and repair

The new Cat SIS2GO app puts maintenance, troubleshooting and repair information at the fingertips of Caterpillar equipment owners. With SIS2GO, Caterpillar is offering customers the opportunity to access the latest Caterpillar operation and maintenance, service and parts manual information for their equipment. Two levels of access are available from SIS2GO. Operation and maintenance manuals (OMM), parts manuals, and the ability…

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Hauhinco evolves into HBT

Nearly a year to the day after it was first announced Hauhinco would acquire the longwall mining equipment division of Caterpillar, the company has emerged with a new name with roots into its 100-plus-year history. The company will now be known as Hauhinco Bergbautechnik, or HBT, and it has a number of high-level action items it wants to collectively achieve…

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Battery-electric push: Caterpillar invests in Lithos

Caterpillar, which has been forward in its desire to fast-track development of its electrified product line-up, said it is investing in California, U.S.-based battery technology group Lithos energy, maker of lithium-ion battery packs for various industries. Lithos specializes in designing, engineering and manufacturing shock resistant and high-performance battery solutions; Cat said its investment will demonstrate its commitment to support customers…

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Cat to focus on technology, autonomy and sustainability at CES 2023

Walking the aisles of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s West Hall during CES 2023, January 5-8, the sight of the 100-ton Cat 777 off-highway truck will be a new and welcome addition to the automotive technology area.  Beyond its distinctive yellow iron, there is also innovative Cat MineStar Command for hauling technology inside the truck that allows it to safely…

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Cat unveils new bolt-together buckets

Caterpillar has released new bolt-together buckets for underground loaders that can lower assembly and transportation costs as well as reduce downtime on machines. Offering the same strength and durability as standard buckets, the Cat bolt-together buckets for Cat load haul dump (LHD) does not require skilled maintenance operators for underground welding, resulting in a reduced safety risk. The design allows…

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