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Power Train Simulators Put New Large Mining Trucks to the Test—Long Before They Hit the Haul Road
Caterpillar proved the value of testing power train components in a full scale, fully integrated simulator when the company developed the ultra class 797 mining truck in the late 1990's and the 793 mining truck before that.

Caterpillar Introduces New 993K Wheel Loader Designed For Tough Digging and Fast Loading in Mining Operations
The Cat® 993K Wheel Loader is a totally new model and offers a new size class in the Caterpillar® line. The 25-ton (23-metric-ton) loader capacity matches perfectly with the Cat 777 and 785 off-highway trucks.

Cat^® 854K Wheel Dozer Features New Engine with ACERT™ Technology, Advanced Cooling System, Enhanced Operator Station
The Caterpillar® 854K wheel dozer incorporates innovations to lower engine emissions and boost fuel efficiency, improve reliability and serviceability, and optimize operator efficiency and comfort. Specifically, the 854K uses a highly efficient Cat C32 engine and a new radiator with improved heat transfer capabilities.

Caterpillar Endorses the Use of the SmartEquip Business Management Solution Within Cat^® Rental Stores
Caterpillar Inc. today announced the selection of SmartEquip's SmartPortal technology as a business management solution to Cat Rental Stores. This technology will streamline aftermarket product support and electronic procurement for equipment supplied by companies participating in the Caterpillar Allied Vendor Program.

Cat^® Offers Computer-Based Operator Training Course for Mini Hydraulic Excavators
Caterpillar introduces a new computer-based Mini Hydraulic Excavator Operator Training Course aimed at helping owners of the versatile compact machines prepare and retain a competent operator fleet and protect their investment.

New Caterpillar^® Industrial Grapple Rakes Equip Skid Steer Loaders and Multi Terrain Loaders for Debris Cleanup and Land Clearing
Two new industrial grapple rakes from Caterpillar® equip skid steer loaders and multi terrain loaders for debris cleanup and land clearing tasks.

New Caterpillar^® H180D S Hydraulic Hammer Delivers High Productivity and Reliability in an Easy-To-Service Package
The Caterpillar® H180D S hydraulic hammer is designed to deliver superior breaking productivity and minimize downtime through the use of a number of innovative features.

Caterpillar^® 988H Wheel Loader Fuel Management System Cuts Fuel Consumption While Maintaining Solid Productivity
The New Cat® 988H Wheel Loader Fuel Management System delivers solid productivity and fuel savings of as much as 15 percent in truck loading-and even more in load and carry operations.

New Caterpillar^® D-Series Track Loaders Deliver Increased Productivity, Enhanced Machine Control and Easier Service
The new Caterpillar® 953D and 963D track loaders incorporate technological advancements and proven designs to deliver more production with lower operating costs.

Caterpillar Introduces Three Mid-Sized Hydraulic Excavators, Each with a Different Swing Radius for Different Applications
Caterpillar introduces three new mid-sized hydraulic excavators—the 320D L with standard swing radius, the 320D LRR with reduced swing radius, and the 321D LCR with compact radius.