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New Cat^® B Series Articulated Trucks
Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP1000E and AP1055E asphalt pavers to the paving products machine family. Excellent mobility, superb visibility, powerful C7.1 or C6.6 engine with ACERT™ Technology, and comfortable operating environment are just some of the features that you can expect from these new asphalt pavers.

New Cat^® 775G Rigid Frame Truck
The new Cat 775G Off-Highway Truck sets new performance standards for the model while meeting US EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. A combination of new drive train strategies and a 5 percent power increase over the previous model enable the 70-ton (63.5-tonne) payload class truck to hold a higher gear when climbing 10 percent grades in most applications.

New Cat^® H Series Wheel-Tractor Scrapers
The new Cat 621H, 623H and 627H Wheel Tractor-Scrapers are designed to deliver superior productivity and enhanced operator comfort and efficiency through the use of increased power and capacity, new structures, electronic controls and ergonomic design. The new H Series designs change the way wheel tractor-scrapers look, run and ride--and increase their capabilities to move material at the lowest cost per ton.

New Cat^® 336E Hydraulic Excavator
The new Cat 336E hydraulic excavator replaces the 336D and features a more powerful engine that drives increased productivity and meets Tier 4 Interim emissions standards. With an SAE net power rating of 300 hp (236 kW), the Cat 9.3 ACERT engine delivers 12 percent more power and 4 percent faster cycle times than the 336D--all while improving fuel efficiency by 2 percent. Greater hydraulic pressure in heavy lift mode boosts lift capacity by 5 percent, contributing to high productivity when ...

New Cat^® 980K Wheel Loader
The all-new Cat 980K Wheel Loader offers high productivity, reliabile performance and excellent fuel efficiency while being certified to meet Tier Interim and Stage IIIB emissions standards in North America and Europe. Major improvements include a new cab, low-emissions engine, load-sensing hydraulics, a 25 percent increase in lift force and a 16 percent increase in tilt force over the 980H. The loader also features new electro-hydraulic steering with either joystick or steering wheel ...

New Cat^® 966K and 972K Wheel Loaders
Caterpillar introduces the 966K and 972K Wheel Loaders, redesigned and certified to meet Tier 4 Interim emissions standards in the United States and Stage IIIB emissions regulations in the European Union. The new loaders, which offer high productivity and excellent fuel efficiency, feature a new operator station, new electro-hydraulic steering with either joystick or steering whell control, standard Performance Series Buckets and a more efficienct drive train.

New Cat^® AP1055E Asphalt Paver
Caterpillar Inc. announces the addition of the AP1000E and AP1055E asphalt pavers to the paving products machine family. Excellent mobility, superb visibility, powerful C7.1 or C6.6 engine with ACERT™ Technology, and comfortable operating environment are just some of the features that you can expect from these new asphalt pavers.

New Cat^® 950K and 962K Wheel Loaders
Two new wheel loaders from Caterpillar, the 950K and 962K, are certified as meeting US EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB emissions standards while delivering high performance, long life, excellent fuel efficiency and low operating costs. Each loader features many improvements including a new operator station, optimized Z-bar linkage, standard Performance Series Buckets, low-emissions engine and high-efficiency drive train.

Generations Park Outdoor Exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011
Caterpillar has transformed a 20,000-square-foot outdoor exhibition space at the Las Vegas Convention Center into a Park where CONEXPO-CON/AGG visitors can learn more about the company's long history of innovation and sustainability leadership. Called Generations Park, the venue was built by Las Vegas-based Sun City Landscapes, Inc. using Cat equipment that was sold and supported by Cashman Equipment Co., the reginal Cat Dealer.

New Cat^® Grade Control
Proven grade control systems are now available installed from the factory as integral components of Cat track type tractors, wheeled tractor-scrapers, motor graders and hydraulic excavators. Cat Grade Control improves operator efficiency and machine performance while reducing the overall cost of a machine guidance system on site, boosting productivity for the customer and ensuring that machines work to grade, the first time, every time.