Caterpillar’s intelligent dozer offers remote control

Caterpillar is unveiling its innovative D8T bulldozer, which can be controlled remotely from the operator station. The D8T is now available with the latest Cat Command remote control system, which comes with a choice of two operator interfaces. One of these is the portable Operator Console which is designed for line-of-sight use while the other is an ergonomically designed Operator Station that can be located remotely when the dozer is equipped with the Command Vision System. Wireless connectivity enables
January 16, 2017 Read time: 1 min
178 Caterpillar is unveiling its innovative D8T bulldozer, which can be controlled remotely from the operator station.

The D8T is now available with the latest Cat Command remote control system, which comes with a choice of two operator interfaces. One of these is the portable Operator Console which is designed for line-of-sight use while the other is an ergonomically designed Operator Station that can be located remotely when the dozer is equipped with the Command Vision System. Wireless connectivity enables the operator to work from a safe location.

For more information on companies in this article

Related Content

  • Latest innovations in GPS and machine control
    February 22, 2012
    Modern satellite technology is making life easier for everyone on the construction site and in the office. Most major equipment manufacturers are now integrating GPS machine control systems into the design of excavators, bulldozers, pavers, and motor graders. For stake-less work it is a major component for automatic grading, surveying, and excavating systems, with contractors and construction companies using GPS machine control systems to improve operations.
    Read More
  • Increased dozing capacity from Caterpillar
    October 9, 2018
    Caterpillar claims that its new D8T Dozer delivers more productivity, better fuel efficiency and greater ease of operation. The firm says that the new dozer is designed to move more material in less time, at a lower cost/tonne, while delivering a faster return on investment. The bulldozer features a new fully automatic transmission, which the firm claims offers a productivity gain of up to 18%, without using more fuel. Added blade capacity, increased power and steering performance, and technology options
    Read More
  • Caterpillar’s broad range for China
    November 21, 2018
    Caterpillar is offering a broad range of new machines in China. The company has an array of new general construction, road construction and SEM-branded equipment. The company has 11 hydraulic excavator models, featuring both wheeled and tracked undercarriages. These range from the 313D2, with a maximum operating weight of 14.6tonnes, to the 390F L with its maximum operating weight of 96.275tonnes. Seven of the excavators, the 330, 330 GC, 336, 336 GC, 345 GC, 320 and 323, are Cat Next Generation models,
    Read More
  • GPS machine control boosts productivity
    February 23, 2012
    New technology can allow more productive and more cost-effective earthmoving jobs. Mike Woof reports
    Read More

Highlighted Content