Cat Forest Products Showcases Equipment for Wide Spectrum of Logger Needs at Demo International 2008

The event was sponsored by the Canadian Woodlands Forum and hosted by Ledwidge Lumber on gently rolling, forested land near Halifax, Nova Scotia. Over 6,100 loggers and their families came to see machine demonstrations and learn about related forestry products presented by 115 companies. About half way through the 1.8-mile loop, a huge banner with the black and Caterpillar yellow logo announced the site. The pathways leading up to Cat’s tent brought... 

Caterpillar® 904H Compact Wheel Loader Features Refined Performance, Versatility and Low Emissions

The new Caterpillar® 904H compact wheel loader provides a productive combination of power, versatility and operator amenities. With 52 net horsepower (39 kW) and an operating weight of 9,900 pounds (4490 kg), the 904H replaces the popular 904B. The new loader features a new engine, new axles, articulated steering, two-speed hydrostatic drive, powerful Z-bar loader linkage, universal coupler (compatible with skid-steer-loader work tools), new operator’s... 

THREE NEW COMPACT TRACK LOADERS EXTEND THE CATERPILLAR® RANGE OF RUBBER-TRACK MODELS

Three models of compact track loaders, the 279C, 289C and 299C, are the newest additions to the Caterpillar® line of rubber-track loaders. The new loaders feature durable, steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components for maximum life in aggressive applications. The new tracked machines deliver solid traction and reduced wear on sites with sticky, rocky soils. The new compact track loaders combine a freshly engineered suspension-type undercarriage,... 

Caterpillar Expands Sustainable Product Offerings in Asia-Pacific With Plan to Open New Remanufacturing Facility in Singapore

As part of its strategic plan to increase remanufacturing operations and better support the mining market in Asia, Caterpillar Inc. announced today it will open a new remanufacturing facility in Singapore. The new site will serve as the regional source for remanufactured major components, including mining truck engines, transmissions, final drives and torque converters. “The opening of the facility in Singapore is evidence of our ability to... 

Caterpillar 4Q Profit Rises As High Costs Offset Strong Sales

Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. said Friday that higher operating costs trimmed fourth-quarter profit growth to 4 percent, but predicted strong results for 2007 despite an expected slowdown in U.S. machine and engine sales. The forecast sent the company’s shares up more than 2 percent in trading on the New York Stock Exchange, even though it mirrored a revised outlook issued three months ago that predicted Caterpillar’s four-year...