Caterpillar is moving faster in expanding its line of Navistar-built Cat Trucks following the 2011 introduction of its original CT660 with a setback steer axle. Last fall brought the CT681, with a ...

The new Cat 621H, 623H and 627H wheel tractor-scrapers feature a more powerful engine in the tractor, and a more powerful engine in the scraper of the 627H. The Cat C13 engine in the tractor produces ...

During the mid-1980s, there were rumors that Caterpillar was developing a 4-wheel-drive tractor for the agricultural market. In the summer of 1986, Caterpillar introduced a unique tractor equipped ...

Caterpillar has introduced the new Cat 657 Wheel Tractor-Scraper (WTS), which features a twin-power design to boost cycle times and elevate productivity and operating efficiency to deliver low-cost ...

The 657 Caterpillar scraper is a combination tractor-scraper utilizing a 585-horsepower Cat C18 diesel in the tractor and a 447-horsepower C15 in the scraper. The transmission features Electronic ...

In each issue of Diesel Power, the Baselines department will take a look back at the history of diesel-powered vehicles. This peek into the past of diesels will cover powerplants, historic diesel ...

The Cat C13D is a new 13-liter diesel engine platform designed to achieve power density and torque for performance of heavy-duty off-highway applications. Engineered to Caterpillar’s standards, the ...

Caterpillar Inc. employees marked a major milestone, commemorating the production of 75,000 wheel tractor-scrapers at the Decatur, Ill., facility. The historic machine, an open-bowl, twin-engine 627K, ...

PEORIA, Ill. Dec 18 (Reuters) - Construction and mining equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. on Monday said it agreed to sell its new MT line of tractors to AGCO Corp. , a Duluth, Georgia-based ...

On this date 100 years ago perhaps the most significant event in the Peoria area's history occurred: Holt Caterpillar Co. officially began operating in East Peoria. On Feb. 16, 1910, Holt Caterpillar ...

Industry giant Caterpillar has made a name for itself as one of the most prominent automotive manufacturers, particularly in heavy machinery. The company is known for its wide range of vehicles and ...