Skip to main content

November/December 2010

A Caterpillar 730 ADT recently took to the air at a project in Switzerland and the 23tonne truck was carried to a site with restricted access in the Alps, using a specially adapted lifting assembly attached to the cable normally used for a cable car. However whether this big Cat lost one of its nine lives in the process remains to be seen.
March 13, 2012 Read time: 1 min
A 178 Caterpillar 730 ADT recently took to the air at a project in Switzerland and the 23tonne truck was carried to a site with restricted access in the Alps, using a specially adapted lifting assembly attached to the cable normally used for a cable car. However whether this big Cat lost one of its nine lives in the process remains to be seen.

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Cat paves the way in Portugal
    June 22, 2012
    Caterpillar pavers were used recently to help improve drainage on a vital road into a popular tourist destination in Portugal. The Avenida Marginal is the main road access into Cascais, a village with historic hotels, winding roads and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean attracting thousands of holidaymakers each year. However, the highway had been suffering from poor draining resulting in rivulets being formed in heavy rain, making travelling hazardous for cars and pedestrians alike.
  • Caterpillar has improved three ADT models
    June 12, 2018
    Caterpillar has redesigned three of its ADT models, the 730, 730 EJ (Ejector), and 735. The firm says that the updates boost the proven features and performance of their C-Series predecessors (730C2, 730C2 EJ, and 735C). Improvements include operator stations with innovative new controls, transmission-protection features, new hoist-assist system, advanced traction control system, new stability-assist system, and a fuel saving ECO operating mode. In addition, the 730 and 730 EJ now have an automatic retarde
  • Patrik Ketti on the road again with Hyundai
    February 25, 2022
    After a life-changing accident, Swedish excavator operator Patrik Ketti worked with local Hyundai* dealer Orsa Maskin to find a solution for getting back into his cab.
  • Caterpillar has developed new wheeled loader solutions
    September 30, 2013
    Caterpillar’s new wheeled loader represents a new direction in the firm’s aim to develop machines to meet specific needs - Mike Woof reports Caterpillar’s 986H and 988K wheeled loaders are significant introductions for the firm, having been developed to meet the needs of entirely different market segments. The 988K takes the place of the earlier 988H model and this new machine features the latest low emission engine technology, suiting it to use in North America and Europe. Powered by a 403kW diesel the mac