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Caterpillar Adds Eco-Friendly Assembly Building at Georgia Headquarters
Caterpillar Forest Products in LaGrange, Ga., continues to grow as more fabrication and assembly of purpose-built forestry machines is transferred from the Caterpillar plant in Aurora, Ill. This move supports a 2005 decision to consolidate the manufacturing of all forestry products in facilities dedicated to forestry.

Caterpillar Releases AP500E Asphalt Paver
Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP500E Asphalt Paver to the Paving Products machine family.

Caterpillar Releases AP555E Asphalt Paver
Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP555E Asphalt Paver to the Paving Products machine family.

Caterpillar Introduces 2.2m (88") Rotor Option for the PM200 Cold Planer
Caterpillar Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of the PM200 Cold Planer with an optional 2.2m (88") cutting rotor.

Caterpillar Releases the CD54 Vibratory Asphalt Compactor
Caterpillar Inc. of Peoria, Ill. U.S., has announced an addition to its asphalt compactor line.

Cat® Feller Buncher Upgrades Increase Performance
Upgrades to the hydraulic system and other enhancements have improved the productivity and reliability of the 173 hp Cat® 553, 197 hp Cat 563 and the 225 hp Cat 573 wheel feller bunchers.

Hystat Response Control System (HRCS) for Compact Loaders - Release and Images
Recognizing that the operating skill of workers using small loaders on typical jobsites ranges from the novice to the expert, Caterpillar has developed a new control feature that allows each operator to run a Cat® C-Series Skid-Steer, Multi-Terrain or Compact-Track Loader safely, productively, and comfortably. The new Hystat Response Control System (HRCS) uses software that permits the loader's hydrostatic drive/steer system to be adjusted to one of three response rates—standard, ...

Caterpillar Introduces Stout Center Post Sawhead
Caterpillar Forest Products announces the new Prentice SC-57 center post saw to be paired with wheel feller bunchers for felling trees up to 22 in. diameter. The SC-57 also bunches medium and small stems, making it a versatile saw for thinning through final harvesting.

973D Track Loader - Release and Images
Completing the Cat® D-Series Track Loader lineup is the new 973D, featuring load-sensing hydraulics, joystick steering, new operator's station (with tilting cab) and 10 percent more power than its 973C predecessor.

Caterpillar® extends backhoe loader choice to meet customer demand
Caterpillar has added a seventh model to its popular E-Series backhoe loader line, in response to customer demand from central and eastern European markets.