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Caterpillar Introduces New, Wider Mulcher for Skid Steer and Multi Terrain Loaders
Caterpillar introduces the HM315 Mulcher designed for high productivity when teamed with the Caterpillar® C-Series and earlier skid steer loaders and multi terrain loaders equipped with XPS hydraulics.

Caterpillar^® 785D Mining Truck Delivers Greater Performance and Reliability, Reduced Emissions and Enhanced Safety
The new Caterpillar® 785D Mining Truck incorporates new features to boost performance and reliability, reduce engine emissions and enhance safety. The improvements also focus on component commonality to keep parts stocking and maintenance simple. The 785D builds on more than 20 years of proven performance for the 785 model.

Thompson Tractor Hosts Forestry Demo Day for Alabama and Florida Loggers
Thompson Tractor, Birmingham, Ala., recently hosted Forestry Demo Day for over 80 loggers from all over Alabama and northwest Florida.

Caterpillar Focuses on Adding Value and Meeting Market Needs
Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO Jim Owens announced today Caterpillar's plans to add to its China-based research and development operations to increase the technical support for products serving markets in China and the rest of the Asia Pacific Region.

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.

Caterpillar Introduces D11T Track-Type Tractor with New Safety Enhancements, Low-Emissions Engine and Productivity-Boosting Cab
The Cat® D11T Track-Type Tractor delivers reliable performance, long life and lowest-cost-per-ton production in mining and other high-volume dozing applications.

Caterpillar at MINExpo: Mining safely. Mining more. Mining right.
Caterpillar will display surface and underground mining equipment and technology capabilities at booth number 6229—the largest indoor exhibit within MINExpo 2008.

Caterpillar forms alliance with CleanAIR Systems to reduce emissions
Caterpillar Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, clean diesel and natural gas engines and gas turbines, recently selected CleanAIR Systems, Inc. of Santa Fe, New Mexico, as the Caterpillar strategic alliance partner for emission retrofit products.

Pacific Northwest Cat^® Dealers Participate in Full Force at Oregon Logging Show
Caterpillar® dealers in the Pacific Northwest took advantage of the 70th annual Oregon Logging Conference (OLC) in February at the Lane County Fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore., to thank customers and showcase forestry machines, support equipment and services.

New Caterpillar^® On-Board Radio Efficiently Handles Both GPS and ATS Grade Control Systems
Caterpillar introduces the CR Series on-board radio that enables users to switch between GPS and ATS grade control without changing out the machine radio. Firmware on the CR radios upgrades directly through the display, eliminating the need for using a PC and simplifying machine installation and integration. The radio is available in two configurations—single band 900 MHz and 2400 MHz, and dual band 900/2400MHz.