Caterpillar equipment is typically upgraded every few years, with major model updates generally occurring every three to five years.
However, incremental improvements and updates to technology, safety, and efficiency features can happen more frequently, especially as technology advances or environmental regulations change.
The Next Generation of Caterpillar dozers has been well-received by industry for their improved productivity, efficiency, and ease of use for operators in civil construction, mining, and other heavy-duty applications.
The Next Gen dozers cater to different operational needs, ranging from smaller D1s to large models like the D11. In Australia, the latest medium dozer version is the D8, which completes the Next Gen dozer line-up.
The previous issue of Earthmoving Equipment Magazine looked at some of the technology upgrades to the D4-D8 range. in this edition, Cat® ANZ Technology Application Specialist (GCI) Christopher Barrett provides more detail about some of these features.
Chris said the Next Gen medium dozers have been characterised by advanced technology and automation capabilities, such as integrated 3D systems on a well-balanced platform, which allow for highly precise grading and levelling.
As well, Chris said Caterpillar now provides customers with the flexibility to choose between Tier 3 and Tier 4 emission engines for its medium dozer range - independently of the grade technology on the machine - ensuring they can meet regulatory and operational needs across different regions and applications.
This story is from the December 2024 - January 2025 edition of Earthmoving Equipment Magazine.
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