Cat's new system is in command. Once upon a time you would have been laughed at for saying you could operate a dozer on a construction site 1,700 miles away - but not anymore, say Caterpillar.
From its Gold Lot stand, Caterpillar is remotely operating a D8T dozer situated 1,700 miles away in Peoria, Illinois. The CAT Command remote control system offers a choice of two operator interfaces - a portable operator console designed for line-of-sight use and an ergonomically-designed operator station that can be located remotely.
Caterpillar has launched the next-generation D8 dozer, part of its medium tractor range.
The machine features advanced technology designed to provide faster more accurate results. The next-generation design makes it easier for operators to transition to different machine sizes.
Caterpillar is offering new machine control packages for use with dozers
Caterpillar is widening its range of solutions for dozers with the introduction of the GRADE with 3D system for its D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2 models.
This package is an automated grade control system using GNSS technology to position the machine's blade, without operator input, from first rough cut to finish grade. In addition, GRADE with 3D incorporates the Cat AccuGrade Ready Option. This system allows the use of universal-total-stati
