Caterpillar Paving is now rolling out its F Series paver range. These models offer increased performance and capabilities, delivering higher paving quality.
Caterpillar is introducing a revised line-up of 20-24 tonne E Series crawler excavators at Intermat 2012. The 320E, 323E and the reduced radius 320E RR adopt the EU Stage IIIB Cat C6.6 ACERTTM engine, providing reduced emissions and fuel consumption savings of up to 11% compared to other D Series models. A wider range of cab seating, including heating and cooling options, comes with the new E Series crawler excavators. Time delay lighting, additional safety handrails and improved serviceability are also sai
A key launch at Conexpo for Vögele is the firm’s Vision 5200-2i paver, which is designed for the North American market for asphalt pavers and features the AB 600 TV screed to compete in the 3m class. The Vision 5200-2i paver suits the needs of US customers, while the machine also has an advanced, low emission diesel engine that meets the latest requirements and can also be used with new generation machine control technology. In addition, Vögele is introducing its highly sophisticated Super 2100-3i asphalt p
Caterpillar has released its first quarter results for 2016, which show some positive results although market conditions remain tough. The firm’s first-quarter 2016 sales and revenues hit US$9.5 billion, down from $12.7 billion in the first quarter of 2015. First-quarter 2016 profit/share of $0.46 was down from a profit of $2.03/share in the first quarter of 2015. Excluding restructuring costs, profit/share was $0.67, compared with $2.07/share in the first quarter of 2015.
Caterpillar’s financial results for 2016 reflect the tough trading conditions that US construction machine firms in particular have been experiencing. In another development, the firm is looking to move its global corporate headquarters from Peoria to Chicago.