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.

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