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The first Cat Rental Store opens in Western Africa
Following a year of preparation and staff training, Western Africa's first branded Cat Rental Store is now up and running in Burkina Faso.

Tropical Forest Foundation Names Caterpillar's John Carpenter as Next Chairman
John Carpenter, president of Caterpillar Forest Products, has been elected chairman of the Tropical Forest Foundation. Carpenter has served as vice president on the TFF board since 2007.

Caterpillar Forest Products Upgrades Innovative Bunching Saw
Caterpillar Forest Products has made enhancements to the Prentice SH-50 bunching saw to increase performance, durability and reliability and to respond to customer requests for design refinements.

Cat^® 773F WTR, 777F WTR and 785D WTR Trucks for Water Distribution Applications - Release & Images
Caterpillar Inc. now offers specialized chassis for the water truck market to improve performance and customer satisfaction for this increasingly important market segment. The first Water Truck (WTR) models to be offered are the Cat® 773F WTR and 777F WTR Off-Highway Trucks and the 785D WTR Mining Truck.

AccuGrade^™ Software for C-Series Loaders - Release & Images
A new laser-based AccuGrade™ grading system for Cat® C-Series Skid-Steer Loaders, Multi-Terrain Loaders and Compact Track Loaders combines the capability of the Level Best Grading Box with the C-Series loader's integral electro/hydraulic controls to create an automated grading system capable of extreme accuracy. The new system establishes flat or single-slope grades to within ± 0.25 inch (± 6.5 mm) without grade stakes or the expense of grade checkers and stake-setting ...

Cat D7F – from a scrap heap back to operation
Bouchamaoui Industrie is one of the oldest Oil and Gas contractors in Tunisia. With an experience of more than hundred years, the company handles business mainly in the iron construction, welding and long distance pipe installation.

907H Compact Wheel Loader - Release & Images
The new Cat® 907H, the latest addition to the Cat Compact Wheel Loader range, fits between the popular 906H and 908H models to give buyers even more choices. The new 70-net horsepower (52-kW) model features a skid steer loader style coupler, auxiliary hydraulic system, Cat C3.4 diesel engine, two-speed hydrostatic drive, standard differential locks in both axles, parallel-lift Z-bar loader linkage and high-visibility operator's station. Optional features—including high-flow hydraulics, ...

MINEGEM^™ Underground Automation System - Release
Caterpillar® is announcing the next generation of its underground automation system, MINEGEM™, designed to enhance safety and boost operator efficiency and effectiveness in underground mining operations. The system can also have a significant impact through increased machine availability, decreased operating costs and extended machine life. MINEGEM is Caterpillar's first commercially available semi-autonomous system and completes one important element of the company's strategy to develop ...

Cat^® Integrated Object Detection System for Large Mining Trucks - Release
Caterpillar is introducing the Cat Integrated Object Detection System™, designed to enhance mine site safety. The system was developed after extensive research by Caterpillar showed that 70% of haulage truck accidents at mine sites occur during initial machine startup and low speed movement.

Mining Truck Gateless Coal Bodies - Release & Images
The body and chassis of every Cat® Mining Truck are designed to work together flawlessly as an integrated unit to assure low-cost-per-ton operation with optimal payloads, proper weight distribution, overall durability, safe handling and a smooth ride. Reflecting this precise body/chassis match is the new Gateless Coal Body designed for the 777F Mining Truck. The new coal-specific body significantly enhances 777F performance in coal applications, while eliminating the many disadvantages of ...