Product Focus Edition

2016
Product Focus Edition
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GroundBreaker
PRODUCT FOCUS EDITION
2016
6 Technology
7 Skid Steer Loaders
8 Compact Track Loaders
9 Multi Terrain Loaders
10 Hydraulic Excavators
14 Wheel Excavators
15 Track-Type Tractors
17 Backhoe Loaders
18 Wheel Loaders
21 Track Loaders
22 Motor Graders
23 Telehandlers
24 Work Tools
Editorial Advisory Panel
Randall Basham
Basham
Construction & Rental
Fairdale, Ken.
Michael Bray
Michael Bray Construction
Paso Robles, Calif.
Thomas Burleson
Burleson
Construction Company
Johnson City, Tenn.
Grady Campbell Jr.
G. Campbell
Construction Co.
Mooresville, N.C.
Bryan Force
Force Inc.
Indiana, Pa.
Paul Franks
Sports Construction
Group LLC
Brecksville, Ohio
John Holbrook
The Holbrook
Company Inc.
Grand Prairie, Texas
Don E. Kelly
Don E. Kelly Contractor Inc.
Norwood, Mo.
David Quam
Quam Construction
Co. Inc.
Willmar, Minn.
Terry Robertson
A&R Construction
Brawley, Calif.
Salvatore Tresco
Tresco Paving
Corporation
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Steve Vesseli
Universal Wrecking Corp.
Brick, N.J.
Editor
Ron Perszewski
Account Services Manager
Cyndy Moylan
Art Director
Jayne Laste
Production Manager
Bob Quartucci
Publisher
Pete Sobic
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LEADING EDGE
The 316F L is just one of the many Cat® machines that can
help you work more productively, efficiently and profitably.
This issue of Product Focus provides an overview of
Cat equipment, from compact to large machines widely
used in the construction industry. See Page 10 for more
information, and talk with your Cat dealer about the
machines that can help you build your business.
technology
Innovation Increases
Machine Per formance
Caterpillar® advanced technologies make equipment more
productive and efficient, and
help owners effectively manage equipment fleets and operations. Most Cat® machines
are factory-equipped, or can
be retrofit with, one or more of
these technologies, which are
designed for usefulness and
practicality in real-world applications. The possibilities include:
Fleet Management
Solutions
• A machine security system to deter
equipment theft
• Product Link™, which remotely collects data from equipment electronic
control modules and provides information to more efficiently and effectively
manage a fleet
• RAC (Road Analysis Control) to monitor haul-road conditions and improve
mining truck performance, productivity
and safety while lowering repair, maintenance costs and downtime
• VIMS (Vital Information Management
System) to provide operators, service
personnel and managers information
on a wide range of vital machine functions. Numerous sensors are integrated into the vehicle design.
• VIMS (Vital Information Management
System) Supervisor software for custom fleet production and maintenance
reports extracted from the VIMS PC®
database.
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Earth-Moving Solutions
Caterpillar offers a suite of technology
products for construction and landfill applications. These products combine GPS
technology with sophisticated electronic
control modules and database tools to
help increase productivity, accuracy and
efficiency while lowering fuel use and
total costs.
• AccuGrade™ grade control uses a factory integrated, sensor-independent suite
of products that includes cross slope,
sonic, laser, GPS and ATS technology.
• Cat Grade Control is a factory-integrated precision grading system that
improves efficiency over a wide range
of applications. The system includes
sensors, displays and on-board data
processing. It reduces redundant
components and better protects the
GPS receiver and sensors. Cat Grade
Control can be upgraded as needed.
Ask your Cat dealer which technology
best suits your needs.
skid steer loaders
226B3 | 226D | 232D | 236D | 242D | 246D | 262D | 272D | 272D XHP | 272D2 | 272D2 XHP
Advances Boost
Skid Steer Productivity
Caterpillar® has expanded its line of
skid steer loaders with the addition of
the 272D2 and the added-horsepower
272D2 XHP. These new machines build
on the engineering advances in performance, operator comfort, visibility,
control and machine security of their D
Series predecessors.
The D2 Series features the exclusive Caterpillar heads-up Advanced
Display and a new engine-compartment
sealing system for enhanced airflow debris control. The 272D2 offers increased
rated operating capacity (ROC), while
the 272D2 XHP maintains its excellent ROC without an external counterweight. Both models have vertical-lift
loader linkage and use a Cat C3.8
engine meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
emissions standards.
The Advanced Display provides a
theft deterrent system and accommodates up to 50 operator security codes
that enable each operator to adjust the
machine to individual operating preferences. A full-color, 5-inch LCD monitor enables on-screen adjustment of
implement response, hydrostatic drive
response, creep control speed, ride
control activation speed, language preference and gauge layout selection.
Electronic instrumentation includes
fuel level, diesel exhaust fluid level,
hydraulic and engine coolant temperatures, and a tachometer. An available
rearview camera, standard on the XHP
model, displays high-resolution images
on the monitor to comfortably increase
the operator’s field of vision for increasing job-site awareness.
The breadth of the Cat Skid Steer
Loader line ensures that there is a
machine to meet your needs.
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7
compact track loaders
239D | 249D | 259D | 279D | 289D | 299D | 299D XHP | 299D2 | 299D2 XHP
Expanded Line Offers
Options for Excellence
Caterpillar® has broadened its line of
compact track loaders with the addition
of the 239D and 249D at one end and the
299D2 and 299D2 XHP at the other. The
new, small-chassis 239D and 249D incorporate the design innovations of larger D
Series machines, including a sealed and
pressurized cab, electro-hydraulic controls, redesigned lift arms, premium seat
choices and optional Advanced Display
(available with rear-view camera). The
electronic Cat C2.2 engine meets Tier 4
Final emissions standards.
Operating weights of less than 8,000
pounds for the 239D and 249D allow
transport without a Commercial Driver’s
License. The radial-lift 239D and verticallift 249D have standard rated operating
capacities (ROC) of 2,050 and 2,300
pounds, which an optional counterweight
increases to 2,250 and 2,500 pounds.
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The new small-chassis models have
10 percent more horsepower, 10 percent
more torque and deliver a 14-percent
increase in fuel efficiency, compared with
predecessor models.
Additional Power
The 299D2 Compact Track Loader
and 292D2 XHP also provide Advanced
Display and the new engine-compartment sealing system standard on the
D2 models. Their Cat C3.8 engine meets
EPA Tier 4 emissions standards. The C3.8
engineis rated at 98 gross horsepower in
the 299D2 and 110 in the 299D2 XHP.
With increases in ROC of up to 8
percent, the D2 models provide excellent
lifting performance for heavy loads larger
work tools. Optional bolt-on external
counterweights are available for even
greater capacity.
MULTI TERRAIN LOADERS
257D | 277D | 287D | 297D | 297D XHP | 297D2 | 297D2 XHP
Versatility and Traction
Cat® multi terrain loaders provide outstanding versatility, flotation, traction and
stability in difficult conditions. To further
increase your production possibilities,
Caterpillar® has broadened its line of
MTLs with the addition of the 297D2
and 297D2 XHP. The full line of Cat multi
terrain loaders now range from 73 to
106 net horsepower, and from 2,800 to
5,000 pounds rated operating capacity at
50 percent tipping load.
The new machines include a Cat
C3.8 engine that meets Tier 4 Final
emissions standards, vertical-lift loader
linkage, and a new engine-compartment sealing system for enhanced
airflow debris control. The exclusive
Caterpillar Advanced Display provides a
theft deterrent system and accommodates up to 50 operator security codes
that allow each operator to adjust the
machine to individual preferences.
The D2 series feature a unique
dual-suspension undercarriage that provides a “second level” of suspension,
providing more track on the ground,
better load retention, improved operator
comfort and one of the smoothest rides
in the industry.
The D2 series features retained
from D Series include the one-piece
sealed and pressurized cab, electro-hydraulic controls, premium seat choices,
available electric work-tool coupler and
available Intelligent Leveling features.
Tracks Or Wheels?
Trying to decide between a skid steer
loader, a compact track loader or a multi
terrain loader? The steel tracks of the
CTLs and MTLs are best suited for those
needing improved traction in challenging
underfoot conditions that may contain
high concentrations of rocks, stumps,
demolition debris, etc., or for those using
heavy work tools, working on slopes
and/or working near transitions.
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hydraulic excavators
MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
300.9D | 301.4C | 301.7D | 301.7D CR | 302.4D | 302.7D CR | 303E CR | 303.5E CR | 303.5E2 CR | 304E CR |
304E2 CR | 305E CR | 305E2 CR | 305.5E CR | 305.5E2 CR | 307E2 | 308E2 CR SB
Excavators to Fit
Every Challenge
Unmatched productivity and efficiency in all sizes.
Cat® hydraulic excavators can help you
boost profits, no matter what applications you tackle. Cat excavators deliver
top performance, unmatched versatility
and the industry’s best fuel efficiency —
guaranteed. They also provide ease of
operation, durability, and the latest safety
and technology features that make them
the standard for productivity. And Cat
excavators are designed to be easy to
maintain.
If increasing profits is a goal for your
business, check out the comprehensive
lineup of Cat hydraulic excavators built to
meet your business needs.
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MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
Cat offers a broad range of mini hydraulic excavators, ranging from 13 to 65
horsepower, with blade widths from 28
to 91 inches. Stick digging forces range
from 1,011 to 9,015 pounds, with bucket
digging forces from 2,000 to more than
13,500 pounds. Numerous compactradius models are offered for powerful
productivity in tight spaces.
The Cat E2 Series excavators maintain
the solid performance of their E Series
predecessor while adding beneficial features. The High Definition Hydraulic (HDH)
system in the E2 machines provides a
load-sensing and flow-sharing capability to
increase precision, efficient performance
and controllability. The valve architecture
reduces heat, lessening hydraulic instability and improving overall efficiency.
A best-in-class operator station
provides an ergonomic layout for
comfort and productivity. All E2
models
SMALL HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS 311F RR | 313F L |
313F L GC | 315F L | 316F L | 318F L | 312E | 314E CR | 316E | 318E
are equipped with a digital control panel
— COMPASS, for Complete Operation,
Maintenance, Performance and Security
System. The COMPASS monitor includes
an anti-theft system, an automatic engine-idle selection that drops engine rpm
to idle after 4 seconds of inactivity, and
an adjustable auxiliary-flow control for
work tools. Both mainline and optional
secondary auxiliary-hydraulic systems
can be adjusted through the monitor.
The latest addition to the line is the
307E2, with a 50.3-horsepower Cat C2.4
turbo engine that meets EPA Tier 4 emission standards. The 307E2 offers maximum stability, reach and lift capacity with
its standard tail swing and fixed boom
design. The COMPASS monitor allows
the operator to quickly enable and modify
machine features such as adjustable
auxiliary flow for enhanced work tool
control, hydraulic quick coupler selection
to change work tool attachments at the
touch of a button, auto engine idle for
improved fuel efficiency, and security
system features to protect equipment on
the jobsite.
The E2 Series’ automatic two-speed
feature allows the operator to put the
machine in “high speed” and not worry
about manually kicking down to low gear
while turning, digging or roading in tough
conditions.
SMALL HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
Fuel efficiency and versatility make
Cat small hydraulic excavators the ideal
choice for many utility applications. The
line of small-sized Cat hydraulic excavators ranges from 70 to 113 horsepower,
with operating weights from 29,300 to
41,010 pounds and maximum drawbar
pull from 24,706 to 46,513 pounds.
Caterpillar® expanded and advanced
its line of small hydraulic excavators with
the recent introduction of the 313F, 315F,
316F and 318F, which meet EPA Tier 4
Final emissions standards.
The 313F complements the 313F GC
introduced in 2015. Both models provide
versatility, reliability and performance.
The standard F will do more work per
unit fuel, thus lowering operating costs.
The 313F GC offers the same attributes
with a bit less efficiency but a lower
acquisition cost.
The 315F is a compact radius
machine that can dig, swing and dump
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MEDIUM HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS 320E L | 320E LRR | 320F L | 321D LCR |
323F L | 325F L | 326F L | 329F L | 330F | 335F L CR
within a working space of 12 feet, 5
inches. Rotated 90 degrees and working
over the side, just 5 inches of counterweight extends beyond the track width.
The 315F’s boom is positioned toward the center of
the machine to reduce the
front swing radius and support more lift capacity over
the front due to greater
stability.
The 316F is a versatile
machine with a size suitable
for contractors who move
from job to job. A coupler
enables quick attachment
changes, and a wide range
of Cat buckets is available.
A multi-processor or shear attachment
enables the 316F to take on demolition
jobs. A thumb or a rake allows the 316F
to move all kinds of debris quickly and
efficiently.
The 318F is competitively positioned
against 18-ton models from other manufacturers. The 318F delivers more lift,
breakout force and production with larger
bucket options than a 16-ton machine,
yet it burns the same amount of fuel.
MEDIUM HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
Caterpillar offers a broad line of
medium-sized hydraulic excavators ranging from 148 to 239 horsepower, with
operating weights from 50,900 to 83,703
pounds and maximum drawbar pull from
45,591 to 66,319 pounds.
The line moved forward with the
introduction of the F Series in 2015, with
machines such as the 335F L CR, which
delivers a 16 percent improvement in
fuel efficiency compared to the model
it replaced along with a compact radius
that limits over-the-side tail swing to just
7 inches.
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Caterpillar recently expanded the
F Series with the introduction of the
320F and 325 F. Design of the F Series
machines focused on six key areas:
• Engine — Reduced emissions,
economical and reliable performance
• Operator Station — Comfort and
convenience to keep people productive
• Hydraulics — Power to move more
dirt, rock, and debris with speed and
precision
• Structures & Undercarriage — Built
to work in rugged environments
• Front Linkage — Made for high
stress and long service life
• Work Tools — Do more with one
machine
The 320F consumes up to 8.5 percent less fuel than the 320E in standard
mode while delivering the same lifting
and digging capability. It features advanced electronic, fuel, air and aftertreatment components and has isochronous
control that automatically manages
pump and engine speed for improved
fuel efficiency. Boom and stick recirculation valves reduce fuel consumption and
speed up cycle times.
Cat buckets and work tools are
designed to maximize the 320F’s performance. Auxiliary hydraulic circuits are
LARGE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS 336E H | 336F | 336F XE | 349F | 349F XE | 352F | 374F L | 390F L
available for a variety of tools such as
hammers, grapples and thumbs. Available tool control and quick coupler speed
up tool changes.
The 325F is a compact radius
excavator built for close-quarters work. It
features a powerful C4.4 EPA Tier 4 Final
engine that’s miserly on fuel, paired with
a state-of-the-art hydraulic system that
responds to every command, enabling
operators to move material with speed,
precision and confidence.
Compared with its Cat 321D Tier 3
predecessor, the 325F can run on
biodiesel up to B20. It consumes
up to 22 percent less diesel fuel than
its predecessor, with no loss of swing
torque and bucket and stick forces.
With a maximum lifting capacity
of 27, 000 pounds at 15 feet over
the front at ground level, the 325F
exceeds its predecessor model’s
capacity by 8 percent.
LARGE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
The advanced F Series is also
available in the line-up of large-size
Cat hydraulic excavators. The 390F
and 374F excavators use fuelefficient Cat ACERT™ engines to
meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions
regulations. These models incorporate the F Series design criteria,
including low fluid consumption for
minimal operating costs, optimum
operator comfort, easy serviceability and
class-leading productivity.
The 390F burns up to 25 percent
less fuel, but delivers the same level of
production as the 390D it replaced. The
374F burns up to 15 percent less fuel and
has the same production as the 374D it
replaced.
Fuel-saving features include two
power modes, high horsepower or
economy, to allow operators to select
an engine operating speed to match the
application. In addition, an on-demand
power system adjusts engine speed to
match the machine’s operating load, and
an engine idle shutdown system stops
the engine after it idles a pre-set interval.
These systems also significantly extend
service intervals.
The Cat Adaptive Control System
valve electronically manages flows and
restrictions to precisely match hydraulic
response to joystick movement. This
fuel-saving feature smoothens hydraulic
functions and adds to overall hydraulic efficiency. These models can be equipped
with auxiliary hydraulic circuits.
Structural durability is ensured by
the proven heavy-duty construction of
the mainframes and undercarriage. The
upper frame incorporates special mountings to support the heavy-duty cab; the
lower frame is heavily reinforced for
long-term durability. F Series machines
also offer greatly improved serviceability,
with conveniently grouped maintenance
points.
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wheel excavators
M314F | M316F | M318F | M320F | M322F | M313D | M315D | M316D | M318D | M322D
Versatile Functionality
The adaptability and operating simplicity of
Cat wheel excavators can boost productivity.
Versatility is the hallmark of Cat®
wheel excavators, thanks to
their mobility, speed, power and
renowned reliability. And the broad
line of models — including machines configured specifically for
material handling — means there’s
a perfect fit for your fleet.
With the addition of the latest
F Series models, the Cat Wheel
Excavator choices now range
from 128 to 169 horsepower, with
drawbar pull from 16,411 pounds
to 28,550 pounds and maximum
travel speeds from 15.6 to 23 miles per
hour.
The design of the F Series machines emphasizes reliability, low
operating costs, operator comfort and
safety, simplicity of operation and maintenance, durability and environmental
friendliness. The new models retain the
best features of predecessor models,
including the Cat Smartboom™, ride
control, joystick steering and load-sensing hydraulics.
Easy Operation
The F Series also features a dedicated swing pump, hydraulically driven
cooling fan, large working envelope,
added stability and a range of configurations and attachments. An automatic
system enabled by the operator senses
machine parameters, locks the axleoscillation function and sets the service
brakes, readying the machine to dig.
This reduces operator fatigue by remov-
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ing the need to constantly press the
brake pedal. Brake and axle locks are
automatically released when the operator presses the travel pedal again.
Operators can adjust the machine
to the task and to personal preference.
For example, hydraulic pressures and
flows for various attachments can be
adjusted all at once from the monitor in
the cab.
The F Series includes quick coupler
lines and circuits compatible with the
new Cat Pin Grabber Coupler, which
allows quick attachment changes from
the safety of the cabin and increases
job site flexibility. The coupler shares
attachments with other similar-size
wheeled or tracked excavators.
The F Series incorporates a PINcode anti-theft system. For operator
convenience during short breaks, the
system remembers the last code
entered before engine shutdown and
allows that code to remain active for a
period of time.
DOZERS
SMALL D3K2 | D4K2 | D5K2
Medium D6K2 | D6N | D6T | D7E
Power Plus
Caterpillar dozers combine brute strength
with advanced technology.
Caterpillar® offers a wide range of track-type tractors,
ensuring the availability of a quality dozer that fits your
needs. The small Cat® dozers optimize speed, transportability, maneuverability, versatility and finish grading accuracy. With up to 104 horsepower and blade
capacity up to 3-plus cubic yards, these machines
are ideal for tasks such as clearing and grading lots,
sloping the sides of roads, back-filling and final grade
work.
Cat mid-sized dozers, with as much as 238 horsepower and blade capacities reaching 7.38 cubic yards,
can tackle even larger jobs. And many of the small and
mid-sized Cat dozers are offered with engine options
to meet either the Tier 4 Final or Tier 4 Interim emissions standards.
Profitable Technology
The new D6N is the first dozer in its size class
to offer advanced GRADE technologies as standard
equipment, providing a 10 to 15 percent boost in fuel
efficiency and up to 10 percent higher productivity
than the previous model.
Undercarriage
Options
To help ensure optimum
performance and longterm durability of your
dozer, undercarriage
choices include extralong (XL) and low-groundpressure (LGP) configurations. An additional LGP
configuration includes 30inch track shoes. Sealed
and Lubricated Track
(SALT) and SystemOne™
undercarriage systems
are offered to provide the
lowest operating costs
in specific operating
conditions. Talk with your
dealer representative
about the right choice
for you.
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15
Advanced Cat Connect GRADE
technologies help control the blade to
enable more quality work to be done in
less time. Ask your Cat dealer about the
standard smart features, including:
• Cat Grade Control Slope Assist
• Cat Stable Blade
• Cat Slope Indicate
Additional, optional technology available to meet jobsite needs and budgets
include:
• Cat Grade Control 3D, which enables
operators to improve grading efficiency, accuracy and productivity in both
production dozing and fine-grading
applications.
• Cat AccuGrade, a dealer-installed option,
that provides increased grading versatility and the ability to scale capacity to
changing needs.
• AccuGrade Ready Option, which offers
an easy to install upgrade to Cat AccuGrade.
Additional Features
The D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 also
offer features and options that enhance
performance in utility and grading applications. Ask your dealer about:
• Automatic Traction Control to reduce
track slippage under maximum loads.
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• Slope Indicate, which displays the machine’s blade cross-slope direction, as
well as its fore/aft direction.
• Slope Assist to help achieve the required main-fall by automatically maintaining pre-established blade angles.
• Eco Mode, which improves fuel
economy up to 20 percent by reducing engine speed in less-demanding
conditions.
• Stable Blade Control to complement the
operator’s input.
• Power Pitch, which enables the operator to adjust blade pitch hydraulically
on the go.
• Electro-Hydraulic Maps that allow the
operator to set the blade response
level as needed.
• Enhanced Auto Shift, which enables
the operator to select the optimum
ground speed for heavy- and light-duty
applications.
Cat Connect LINK technologies offer
telematics to wirelessly connect users
to their equipment, providing valuable insight into machine or fleet performance.
Product Link™ provides easy access
to timely information, such as machine
location, hours, fuel usage, idle time,
and event codes. Data is available via the
VisionLink® user interface for assisting in
effective fleet management.
BACKHOE LOADERS
416F | 420F* | 430F* | 415F2 | 416F2 | 420F2* | 430F2* | 450F
Advanced Design Delivers
Power and Precision
Cat backhoe loaders enable productivity in tight work areas.
Caterpillar® sets the industry standard
for backhoe loader performance with
its F2 Series. These center-pivot models
meet Tier 4 Final emissions standards
and incorporate an advanced operator’s
station, along with features and options
that enhance performance and productivity.
The F2 models offer a powerful implement hydraulic system, which uses
a load-sensing, variable-displacement
piston pump that provides full lifting and
digging forces at all engine speeds and
matches hydraulic flow to work demands for highly efficient operation.
Four-wheel drive is standard for
the 430F2 and available for other F2
models. All new models can also be
equipped with auxiliary hydraulics,
including a third-function loader valve,
six-function backhoe valve and related
lines.
The broad line of Cat® backhoe loaders enables you to choose from options
ranging from 68 to 127 horsepower,
with digging depths up to 21-plus feet
and bucket digging forces of as much as
17,746 pounds. In addition, the 420F, 430F,
420F2 and 430F2 are available in Integrated Tool Carrier configurations.
Cat backhoe loaders provide the
power and precision needed to operate
in areas where larger equipment is not
practical. Because of their relatively small
frame size and versatility, Cat backhoe
loaders improve construction productivity
and lower machine operating costs.
Because Cat backhoe loaders provide superior digging, trenching, backfilling and material handling capability, they
can be used for a variety of applications,
including but not limited to construction,
excavating, demolition, landscaping,
breaking asphalt and paving.
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wheel loaders
COMPACT 903C | 903C2 | 906H2 | 907H2 | 908H2 | 910K | 914K | 906M | 907M | 908M
SMALL 924K | 930K | 938K | 926M | 930M | 938M
MEDIUM 950M | 962M | 966K | 966M | 972M | 980M | 982M
A Wheel Loader to Fit
Any Jobsite Challenge
Reliable and efficient production is possible for
contractors in any application.
Cat® wheel loaders set the standard for
reliability, productivity, fuel efficiency,
versatility and operator comfort. And
Caterpillar® offers these environmentally friendly front-end loaders in compact,
small, medium and large sizes.
Cat wheel loaders use proven
technologies to meet the high expectations of owners and operators. Deep
system integration reduces emissions
and improves fuel economy without
hindering machine performance.
That means there is a Cat wheel
loader to fit your needs in any application.
Compact Wheel Loaders
Compact Cat wheel loaders range
in power from 40 to 96 net horsepower, with operating weights from 9,150
to 17,910 pounds. Bucket capacities
range from 0.8 to 3.3 cubic yards.
The latest Cat compact wheel loaders — the 906M, 907M and 908M —
feature Caterpillar’s exclusive Optimized
Z-bar loader linkage, which combines
aggressive digging power with parallel
lift. These models use a 68-net horsepower engine with an electronically
controlled hydrostatic drive system that
meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards.
Electro-hydraulic controls allow for engineering enhancements for the drive
system, implement controls, auxiliary
hydraulic system and loader linkage.
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An ECO mode regulates the engine’s high idle while maintaining full rim
pull and breakout force capability, saving
fuel and lowering sound levels for the
most common tasks when maximum
productivity is not required.
The deluxe cab features two sideentry doors, low-effort electro-hydraulic
joystick, suspended pedals, tilt steering
wheel, air-suspended and heated seats
and optional security keypad. The multifunction loader-control joystick incorporates transmission and differential-lock
controls plus proportional control of
auxiliary circuits.
Two coupler options are available: a
skid steer loader-style coupler, compatible with most skid steer loader work
tools, and the Cat coupler, designed to
work with a full range of Cat buckets, optimized pallet forks and certain competitive attachments.
The XE Option
The 966M and 972M wheel loaders are also offered with the XE
advanced powertrain option that
can significantly reduce fuel consumption. Ask your dealer representative for more information.
Ask your Cat dealer for details about
the Road Feature and Load Feature option packages, which can significantly
improve performance.
Small Wheel Loaders
Cat small wheel loaders range from
141 to 182 net horsepower, with operating weights from 28,360 to 36,216
pounds and bucket capacities are available from 2.5 to 6.5 cubic yards.
The latest models, the 926M, 930M
and 938M, include a Cat C7.1 ACERT™
engine that meets Tier 4 Final emission
standards and has a clean emissions module that requires no operator intervention
and causes no disruption of work cycles.
The four-range, electronically controlled hydrostatic drive system includes
operator-selected powertrain modes,
including a conventional hystat mode
with aggressive engine braking, a refined
torque converter mode allowing the machine to free wheel down hills and around
grades, and an ice mode to maximize
control in slippery underfoot conditions.
The torque converter mode can save up
to 5 percent additional fuel.
The patented Generation II Optimized Z-bar loader linkage on the M Series delivers the performance and breakout forces of a traditional Z-bar linkage
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with the parallelism and load-handling
capability of a tool carrier. Higher tipping
load ratings for the M Series small wheel
loader models, versus the K Series, allow
the newer models to comfortably handle
heavier payloads.
Medium Wheel Loaders
Cat medium-sized wheel loaders
range from 230 to 392 net horsepower,
with operating weights from 42,357 to
78,382 pounds, and bucket capacities
available from 3.25 all the way to 15.75
cubic yards.
The most recent additions to the
line, the 950M and 962M, are powered
by a Cat C7.1 ACERT™ engine that
meets Tier 4 Final emissions standards,
are significantly more powerful than their
predecessors and deliver 10 percent better fuel efficiency.
The M Series models feature major
drive-train refinement, extensively redesigned hydraulic systems, new cab amenities, electronic payload measurement,
Optimized Z-Bar linkage that combines
optimized bucket performance with parallel lift, and a range of Cat Performance
Series buckets and work tools.
These innovative systems intelligently lower the average working engine
speeds and reduce the overall system
heat loads, delivering significantly improved performance and fuel efficiency.
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Large Cat Loaders
Caterpillar also offers large-sized
wheel loaders, including the 986H,
988K, 990K, 992K, 993K, 994H
and 994K. These large Cat Wheel
Loaders range from 409 to 1,739
net horsepower with bucket capacities up to 47 cubic yards. Mill yard,
steel mill and block handler configurations are available. See your Cat
dealer for more information.
Caterpillar-developed electronic, fuel,
air and after-treatment technologies ensure that emissions control is transparent
to the operator, does not interrupt machine operation, and promotes reliability,
high productivity and low operating costs.
The hydraulic systems feature highvalue improvements. The main hydraulic
valve is now a mono-block with an integrated ride control section. The monoblock reduces weight, has 40 percent
fewer leak points and is common across
all M Series models. Auxiliary third and
fourth hydraulic functions can be easily
added at the factory or in the field.
The new ride control system has
two accumulators enabling it to be more
effective over a greater payload range,
increasing productivity and operator efficiency due to a better ride.
track loaders
963K | 953D | 963D | 973D
Tough and Versatile
for Lasting Productivity
Cat® track loaders are designed and built to
overcome the tough jobs, rough terrain and
tight work spaces. The versatile line offered
by Caterpillar® ranges from 148 to 263 net
horsepower, with operating weights from
34,381 to 61,857 pounds and generalpurpose bucket capacities from 2.42 to 4.2
cubic yards.
Caterpillar’s newest, the 963K, uses
Eco Mode to automatically reduce engine
speed while maintaining selected ground
speed when the machine is under light
load. The efficient engine and the Eco
Mode combine to deliver a 10 to 30 percent
reduction in fuel consumption compared to
the 963D.
The 963K is powered by a 193 horsepower Cat C7.1 ACERT™ engine and meets
EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. An
optional high-retention bucket can move
5 percent more material per hour. The
machine can be ordered with an optional
Fusion™ Quick Coupler to allow easy use
of forks, buckets, etc. from wheel loaders
and other Fusion-compatible machines.
The 953D and 963D feature the revolutionary
SystemOneTM undercarriage, which provides
maximum undercarriage life and reliability.
Several track shoe types are available for all
conditions. The sprockets can be reused over
the life of a couple of undercarriages.
The 973D is the only track loader in
this size class. Its undercarriage features an
oscillating track roller frame that decreases
ground shock to the machine, increases
machine stability and provides a smoother,
more comfortable ride.
Track link design consists of specially
heat-treated steel forgings with different
degrees of hardness induced into the steel
to increase link life and lower owning and
operating costs.
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motor graders
12M3 | 140M3 | 160M3 | 120M2 | 12M2 | 140M | 140M2 | 14M | 160M | 160M2 | 16M3 | 18M3 | 24M
Rugged Build and
Advanced Technology
Cat motor graders deliver efficient production on any job.
The world-class cabs and controls,
along with the advanced electronics
and hydraulics, of Cat® motor graders
optimize productivity.
Cat motor graders range from
145 to 533 horsepower, with blade
widths from 12 to 24 feet and operating weights from 39,892 to 145,151
pounds.
Fuel Efficiency
The new Cat M Series 3 motor
graders meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final
emission standards with an emissions
reduction system that is transparent
to the operator. These models offer
greater fuel efficiency, more opera-
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tor comfort and safety, and enhanced
serviceability.
Standard on the M Series 3 models
is an economy mode that can help save
fuel, and operators enjoy added comfort
and convenience in an upgraded cab.
M Series 3 motor graders are
equipped with Product Link™, which
helps fleet owners track location,
hours, fuel use, productivity, idle time
and diagnostic codes through the
online VisionLink® interface.
M Series 3 machines also offer
optional grading technologies. Cat
Grade Control Cross Slope and Cat
AccuGrade™ can help operators work
more efficiently and accurately.
telehandlers
TH255C | TH406C | TH407C | TH514C | TL642C | TL642D
TL943C | TL943D | TL1055C | TL1055D | TL1255C | TL1255D
Reach the Top
Cat telehandlers deliver superior performance.
The broad line of telehandlers offered by
Caterpillar® ranges from 74 to 142 horsepower with load capacities from 5,500
to 12,000 pounds, maximum lift heights
from 18 to 55 feet, and maximum forward reach from 10 to 42 feet.
Cat® telehandlers provide the best
all-around visibility along with superior
lift and reach capability due to their
advanced design and features. And their
top-flight performance is matched with
rugged construction that delivers reliability and low operating costs.
Caterpillar moved telehandlers
another step forward with the introduction of its D Series machines, which
meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission
standards. The engines are equipped
with emissions control systems that are
transparent to the operator, requiring
no operator intervention and causing no
disruption of work cycles.
The four forward/three reverse power-shift transmission and trunnion-mounted planetary axles allow large steering
angles for agile maneuvering. A variable-displacement, load-sensing piston
pump provides full hydraulic power at all
engine speeds for precise load control.
Operator stations for the new models are available with either an open or
enclosed ROPS configuration. A single
electro-hydraulic joystick allows three
simultaneous boom functions, provides
an integral transmission-disengage
switch and enables fully proportional
control of auxiliary hydraulics.
For added versatility, these Cat telehandlers are fitted with a standard Integrated Tool Carrier quick coupler (hydraulic actuation is available) that allows the
use of a range of work tools, including
buckets, carriage choices, lift hook, truss
booms and material-handling arms.
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work tools
Convenient Versatility
Adding work tool attachments can quickly enhance a machine’s versatility, productivity and
efficiency for a relatively low investment. Caterpillar® offers a broad selection of work tools for
tackling a wide variety of worksite tasks, providing total system solutions for most any job application. The lists below indicate the work tools available from Caterpillar, along with the machines
they can make more productive and profitable. For more information, talk with your Cat® dealer
representative about your needs.
AUGERS
Available For: Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track
Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders, Backhoe Loaders,
Hydraulic Excavators, Wheel Loaders
• Three drive systems available: direct drive for light
to moderate work; single reduction planetary drive for
moderate to heavy-duty applications; double reduction planetary drive for moderate to heavy-duty, high
performance drilling
• Broad range of auger bits adaptable to many job
needs; industrial bits for fast teeth replacement; optional retention pin for fast exchange of bit diameters
BACKHOES
Available For: Compact Track Loaders, Multi Terrain
Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders
, Compactors
• Dig, excavate, side-shift and reposition the machine
and backhoe without leaving the seat
• Optional hydraulic lines provide auxiliary flow to the
end of the stick for operating attachments
BLADES
Available For: Track-Type Tractors, Track Loaders, Integrated Toolcarriers, Multi Terrain Loaders, Skid Steer
Loaders, Wheel Loaders
• Angled • Coal • Dozer • Cushion Dozer • Landfill
U-Blades • Reclamation U-Blades • Variable Radius
Semi-U • Woodchip U-Blades
BROOMS
Available For: Backhoe Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders,
Wheel Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Multi Terrain
Loaders, Integrated Toolcarriers
• Options include manual and hydraulic angle brooms,
pickup brooms, utility brooms, special application
brooms
• Improved C Series pickup brooms available in 60- and
72-inch widths; angle broom available in 83-inch width
BRUSHCUTTERS
Available For: Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track
Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders
• Available in 62- to 82-inch widths
• High-strength blades with high cutting action and
durability
BUCKETS
Available For: Backhoe Loaders, Excavators, Compact
Wheel Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders, Telehandlers, Track
Loaders, Integrated Toolcarriers
• Backhoe (Front) — General purpose, multi-purpose,
side-dump
• Backhoe (Rear) — Standard duty, heavy-duty, heavyduty rock, high-capacity, ditch cleaning, coral, soil
excavation
• Compact Wheel Loader — General
purpose, light material, multi-purpose,
side-dump, industrial grapple
• Excavator — General purpose,
digging, heavy-duty, heavy-duty power,
general duty high-capacity, ditch cleaning, tilt-
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ing ditch cleaning, heavy-duty rock, extreme duty, general
duty wide-tip, severe duty
• Loaders —General purpose, coal, fusion grading,
grapple, heavy duty granite, heavy duty rock, high-abrasion rock, high dump, material handling, multi-purpose,
rock, side dump, slag, waste, woodchip. Ask about
Performance Series buckets for wheel loaders.
• Skid Steer Loaders — General purpose, dirt, utility,
light material, multi-purpose, industrial grapple, utility
grapple
• Telehandlers — General purpose, grapple, light material, material handling, multi-purpose
COLD PLANERS
Available For: Backhoe Loaders, Wheel Loaders, Skid
Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Multi Terrain
Loaders
• Automatic self-leveling for consistent depth control
• Two wear-resistant skid plates remain parallel to the
ground to aid stability
• Hydraulic side-shift allows close planing to curbs,
walls and other obstructions
• Independent left/right depth control allows maximum
drum depths to be adjusted independently on each skid
COMPACTORS/VIBRATORY PLATE
Available For: Backhoe Loaders, Hydraulic Excavators,
Wheel Excavators
• Four sizes available, impulse forces from 24,669 to
16,508 pounds
• 2,200 impacts per minute
COMPACTORS/VIBRATORY DRUM
Available For: Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track
Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders, Compact Wheel Loaders
• Available in 66- and 73-inch drum widths
• Includes direct drive unit, hydraulic lines with quick
disconnects, mounting bracket and hardware
• Steel drums are roll formed and finish welded for
smooth surface and longer life
COUPLERS
Available For: Backhoes, Excavators, Track Loaders,
Wheel Loaders
• Backhoe (rear) — Pin lock and pin grabber couplers
offered for quick changes and wide versatility
• Excavator — Center-lock pin grabber quick couplers,
pin
grabber, pin lock, dedicated
coupler wedge lock
• Loaders — The Fusion™ Coupler
System for Wheel
Loaders and Track Loaders increases machine performance, multiplying the productivity of each machine
FELLING HEADS
Available For: Cat track and wheel feller bunchers.
• Near-zero and full tail swing options available
• Cat PRO (Parallel Reach Operation) for fluid motion
FORKS
Available For: Backhoe Loaders, Compact Wheel Loaders, Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders, Telehandlers
• Backhoe Loaders — Pallet forks
, tine lengths of 42,
48 and 54 inches
• Compact Wheel Loaders — Pallet forks, tine lengths
of 42 to 72 inches
• Wheel Loaders — Pallet forks with tine lengths from
48 to 96 inches; also construction forks, logging forks,
log and lumber forks, mill yard forks, pipe and pole
forks, unloading grapple forks
• Skid Steer Loader — Pallet forks with tine lengths
of 36 to 48 inches; also industrial grapple forks,
utility
grapple forks, utility forks
• Telehandler — Pallet forks with tine lengths of 48 to
60 inches, and block forks with tine lengths of 48 inches
GRAPPLES
Available For: Hydraulic Excavators • Contractor’s grapples • Demolition and sorting
grapples • Log grapples • Orange peel grapples
• Trash grapples • Solid waste grapples • Forest
machine grapples
HAMMERS
Available For: Hydraulic Excavators, Wheel Excavators,
Backhoe Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders
• Size and tool options make Cat Hammers the ideal
choice for demolition, construction and roadwork
• Available options range from 150 to 12,000 ft-lbs of
impact energy, and 600 to 1,900 blows per minute
MATERIAL HANDLING ARMS
Available For: Skid Steer Loaders, Multi Terrain
Loaders, Wheel Loaders, Telehandlers, Compact Track
Loaders, Backhoes
• With load ratings up to 19,000 pounds, Material
Handling Arms equip Cat machines to manipulate pipe,
precast concrete structures and many other materials
MULCHERS
Available For: Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track
Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders
• Widths from 65 to 84 inches
• Adjustable frame can provide optimum cutting and
operator cab protection
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MULTI-PROCESSORS
Available For: Hydraulic Excavators
• These demolition tools offer versatility through
interchangeable jaw sets
• Concrete cutter jaws • Crusher jaws • Primary
pulverizer jaws • Secondary pulverizer jaws • Shear
jaws • Tank shear jaws • Demolition jaws • Universal
jaws
PULVERIZERS
Available For: Hydraulic Excavators, Wheel Excavators
• Available with maximum closing forces of 117 to 187
tons
• Wide jaws can grab pieces of concrete up to 35.4
inches thick
• Bolt-on teeth and knives are replaceable
RAKES
Available For: Multi Terrain Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Wheel Loaders, Compact Track Loaders
• Versatile work tools for land clearing, brush piling and
site preparation
• Landscape rakes
• Industrial grapple rakes • Power
box rakes
• Roller widths from 62 to 90 inches
RIPPERS
Available For: Hydraulic Excavators, Wheel Excavators, Backhoe Loaders
• Ideal for land clearing, site prep or quarrying
• Combine with a coupler and a bucket for rip-and-load
applications
• Large selection includes options from shank lengths
of 27.4 to 70.9 inches, and weights from 353 to 4,597
pounds
SAWS
Available For: Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track
Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders, Compact Wheel Loaders
• Maximum cutting depths of 18 to 32 inches, wheel
widths from 3 to 10 inches
• Direct drive system with hydraulic piston pump motor
for maximum cutting rate
• Hydraulic side-shift enables cutting close to obstructions
SHEARS
Available For: Hydraulic Excavators, Wheel Excavators, Skid Steer Loaders,
Compact Track Loaders,
Multi
Terrain Loaders
• Bolt-on tips for rapid maintenance, fully reversible for
extended life
• Unique lower jaw design maximizes cutting force
• 360-degree rotation allows for greater productivity
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SNOW BLOWERS
Available For: Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track
Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders, Compact Wheel Loaders
• Intake widths from 67 to 85 inches
• Throw distances from 30 to 45 feet
• Two-stage design uses auger and impeller to move a
greater capacity of snow
• In-line impeller provides balance of speed and torque
to maximize capacity
SECTIONAL SNOW PUSH
Available For: Multi Terrain Loaders, Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Backhoe Loaders, Wheel
Loaders
• Available in widths from 8 to 16 feet
• Sections available to maximize number of cutting
edges on the surface
• Self-leveling system keeps side skids on the surface
• Sectional side wing with shoes tilts to ride over
obstructions
STUMP GRINDERS
Available For: Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track
Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders, Compact Wheel Loaders
• Heavy-duty cutting wheel and carbide teeth for
maximum durability
• Manual adjustable head
• Includes direct drive unit, hydraulic lines with quick
disconnects, mounting bracket and hardware
THUMBS
Available For: Hydraulic Excavators
• Wide compatibility with machines, buckets and
couplers
• Pro Series hydraulic thumbs for load control and
ruggedness
• Stiff-link thumbs featuring rigid link, attached to
excavator stick with weld-on bracket
• Utility thumbs for versatility and cost effectiveness
• Available in widths from 12.6 to 35.4 inches
TILLERS
Available For: Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track
Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders, Compact Wheel Loaders
• 52- and 73-inch widths
• Working depth up to 6 inches
• Includes direct drive unit, hydraulic lines with quick
disconnect, mounting bracket and hardware
• Direct drive motor matched to the auxiliary hydraulics
for maximum performance
• Unique spiral tine arrangement provides 10 percent
greater cutting performance
• Hardened tines for maximum strength and durability
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