Caterpillar Equipment

Global earth-moving equipment and engines major Caterpillar has set up an India sales office to offer its original equipment manufacturer solutions.

The $36 billion American giant has identified Automotive Robotics, which specialises in vehicle engineering, systems and software, as a facilitator between OEM Solutions and original equipment manufacturers in India.

Rajeev Ranadive, director, Automotive Robotics, said Caterpillar was interested in the huge investments planned in the Indian infrastructure sector.

“The Indian heavy machinery sector is abuzz with activity as players are expanding their product range to address the opportunity in the infrastructure sector,”

Ranadive said.

Automotive Robotics has been working with Caterpillar for the last few years and also has an engineering centre in US, close to Caterpillar facilities. It has manufacturing facilities in Hyderabad and a markleting office in Pune.

A statement from Caterpillar said the purpose would be to introduce Cat product and system solutions and bring new OEM customers together with Cat OEM Solutions.

“Traditional OEM solutions product offerings like complete power trains, partial machines, electronic and hydraulic systems and undercarriage are not well known in India. Automotive Robotics will provide the means to allow OEM solutions and Indian OEM’s to transact business with each other,”

the statement said.

“Our role will be that of an equipment integrator,”

he added. Manufacturers of off-highway vehicles, mining equipment, tugs, platforms for mobile generators, bottom dump trucks, earth moving equipment will be among the major customers of Cat products, Ranadive said.

While Caterpillar has two dealers in India to provide product support coverage to end users, Automotive Robotics will be supported by the OEM Solutions sales team based in Singapore and Beijing...

Full story: Business-Standard.com

With the primary purpose of selling products dedicated to mining or digging, Caterpillar (CAT) might not be too favorable to investors with the decrease in price of commodities. However, such a situation may not be that unfavorable to this company.

With a recession looming illustrated by corporations stopping some of their production to accommodate the eventual decreasing demand as represented by the waning job offerings, commodity prices will reflect such a change by having significant decreases in terms of price. When prices of commodities such as zinc, copper, nickel, or aluminum go down, there becomes a serious issue of the simple theory of supply and demand. The reason for this drop should be attributed to the availability of products remaining in the market centered on that commodity. When you are given times when unemployment seems to have reached its lowest point and layoffs are inevitable coupled with the fact that demand side inflation has pressured prices to extreme levels resulting in unfavorable desires to purchase such products, trouble seems to bloom. It’s true that decreases in the price of oil may negate some of this negative consumerism, but once oil prices are restored back to its original prices due to inventory cuts or a cold winter season, there should be a tremendous effect upon production, prices, and eventually earning reports for commodity based companies.

How does such a theory relate to Caterpillar? Simply put, corporations like Caterpillar, since their nature is cyclical, and inventory restrictions may deprive them of future sales, should have shares fall during times of recession or when commodity prices decrease. However, when analyzing this company relative to technical factors, during recent recession points, Caterpillar has not faired that terribly. Since the early 1990's, shares of Caterpillar have steady increased about 700%. During times of strong economic growth and prosperity, Caterpillar shares tend to skyrocket with accommodating high commodity prices. However, during times of recession, shares tend not to fall too dramatically but move in a sideways pattern which represents the resiliency of such a strong Dow component. Such assurance should be expected for a corporation notable for posting excellent fundamentals. Revenue has been growing each year creating wonderful margins. Profit along with assets compared to liabilities have also been a positive for this company which again reiterates the tenacious ability for shareholders to rest assured without worrying about garnering capital losses.

Thus, while the economic situation may look unfavorable in relation to the purchase of Caterpillar shares, with a strong technical background, and excellent fundamentals, Caterpillar may not be a strong buy for short term speculators but is absolutely a strong long term buy for more patient investors. The one thing I would recommend however is to purchase shares if possible below 70 points to achieve the most of your capital gains when this stock reaches a new high in three to four years.

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Toughquip Releases 2005 Used Caterpillar® Equipment Info Guide provides hard to find information on Caterpillar Equipment. Includes more than 1900 serial series models from 1960 through 2004. Information includes upgrade guide, serial number guide, specifications and more.

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Toughquip, LLC releases the new 2005 Caterpillar® Buyer Information Guide. The detailed, Caterpillar® Equipment quick reference guide has become very popular among contractors, independent and OEM equipment dealers, appraisers and auction companies. In addition to updating Toughquip has added additional equipment in the 2005 Guide, including Asphalt/Concrete paving equipment and vibratory compactors. The engine section has also been upgraded to include On-Highway Truck engines showing engine model, engine serial number, horsepower/RPM rating and country of origin.


As a result of many contractors and independent equipment dealers requesting immediate access to the Caterpillar® Information Guide, Toughquip has established a download zone. The download zone includes individual equipment as well as the complete 2,038 page buyer information guide in Adobe® pdf format.

Information for more than 1,900 serial series models include: serial number year model determination, transportation data; weight, height, length and width, original equipment specification, country of origin, upgrades by serial number, engine model, horsepower and engine serial number. The Caterpillar Equipment Buyer Information Guide includes most Caterpillar construction equipment models from 1960 through 2004.

Equipment upgrades, by serial number, are included on all applicable models. The user, at a glance, can determine if the used equipment has the latest increased speed runout transmission gears, increased torque-rise engine, improved variable capacity torque converter, flow amplified steering, increased backhoe digging forces, etc.

The "Quick-Glance" single-page format allows the user to get all the information on a specific machine without flipping through several books.

John Morris, President of REO Construction, said,

"I use the Toughquip Information Guide when replacing equipment. The guide is so easy to use and has a lot of, hard to find, information."

The Toughquip Caterpillar Equipment Buyer Information Guide is priced at $85.00.

Toughquip is dedicated to providing heavy construction equipment information to the buyers, sellers and owners of such equipment. Toughquip is continually gathering and compiling equipment data on brands such as Caterpillar, Case, Komatsu and Deere to better inform the industry.

Caterpillar® is the registered trademark of Caterpillar, Inc. and is used for reference purpose only. Toughquip is not associated with, nor is it a licensed representative of Caterpillar Inc.

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By Fang Yan
SHANGHAI, Tue Jul 26, 2005 8:36 AM ET

Caterpillar Inc is negotiating to buy control of the core unit of China's number-one machinery maker to tap the nation's building boom, executives with the mainland firm said on Tuesday.

Caterpillar was negotiating to buy at least 51% of Xugong Machinery, they said.

Xugong Machinery holds most of the assets of its parent, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Inc., which as the country's leading maker of machinery posted sales of 17 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) in 2004.

A successful deal would mark a milestone for Caterpillar in China, where the U.S. company says annual sales are approaching $1 billion.

"Talks are going on with Caterpillar and others. They want to take at least 51 percent of our main subsidiary,"

an executive at Xuzhou Construction told Reuters.

"Foreigners typically insist on a controlling stake."

Potential investors that might jump on board the deal include U.S. private equity giants Carlyle Group and Warburg Pincus, two other Xuzhou executives said.

Caterpillar declined comment and Carlyle could not be reached. But a Warburg Pincus executive in Beijing confirmed that the private equity firm had indeed initiated negotiations with Xuzhou Machinery but pulled out, without saying why.

Caterpillar competes with Japan's Komatsu Ltd., South Korea's Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. and others in China's $12.5 billion construction machinery market.

China's 9.5 percent economic growth in the second quarter from the year-ago period is fueling global demand for mining and construction gear.

Caterpillar's chairman and chief executive, Jim Owens, told Reuters in May that the company wanted to acquire more state-owned businesses in China, adding that the U.S. giant was talking with provincial and central government officials...

...Last December, Caterpillar agreed to buy Shandong SEM Machinery Co. Ltd., one of the country's biggest manufacturers of wheel loaders.

Caterpillar a net exporter to China- now operates 10 facilities in the mainland, some of which are wholly owned, and employs about 2,000 people across the country.

Full version Reuters

When the job demands truly BIG power, the Cat 446D is ready. The most demanding backhoe loader jobs like road building and bridge work are just what the Caterpillar 446D is designed to do. You'll load more, lift more and dig deeper with industry leading hydraulics, high-capacity buckets and heavy-duty, job specific tools. If you have a big job to do, you need a big backhoe loader and the Cat 446D is ready when you are.



Cat 446D Backhoe Loaders specs:

• Engine Model - Cat 3114 DIT / Net Power (Standard) 102 hp / 76 kW
• Weights:
  - Operating Weight (Nominal) - 19666 lb / 8939 kg
  - Operating Weight (Maximum) - 25357 lb / 11500 kg
• Bucket Capacity - General Purpose - 1.5 yd3 / 1.15 m3
• Lift Capacity @ Full Height - 9572 lb / 4351 kg
• Bucket Breakout Force - 13838 lb / 61.7 kN
• Turning Circle: outside, front wheels - 28.8 ft / 8.8 m
• Turning Circle: outside, widest loading bucket - 37.25 ft / 11.4 m

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:CAT) and Eurenov S.A. (Eurenov), a remanufacturer of automotive and industrial engines, transmissions and components, have reached an agreement for the purchase of the France-based company by Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services (Cat Reman).Т Eurenov, whose clients include leading European automotive manufacturers, operates its primary facility in Chaumont, France, and another facility in Radom, Poland.

"Eurenov is a strong strategic fit for our company,"

said Steve Fisher, general manager of Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services.Т

"They're a cost effective, highly flexible operation that is focused squarely on the customer. We are looking forward to our opportunities with Cat Reman. Its remanufacturing expertise and global reach will enhance our ability to meet customer needs,"

said Denis Tremeau, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Eurenov.

The acquisition of Eurenov will allow Cat Reman greater access to the European automotive and industrial engine and transmission remanufacturing market with expansion into Eastern Europe. At the same time, Eurenov will benefit from access to Caterpillar's expertise in technology and logistics.

The acquisition will occur through a two-phase process, with Caterpillar obtaining full ownership in 2007, subject to the completion of legal and regulatory requirements.

Caterpillar, one of the world's largest remanufacturers, announced last year that Cat Reman would offer its capabilities to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in other industries, including automotive and industrial products.|

Eurenov, which began operations in 1973 as SNOM, offers a variety of products such as remanufactured engines, new and remanufactured transmissions, and remanufactured fuel pumps to OEM clients. Eurenov has about 155 employees.

"Eurenov's experienced team of employees and managers will be a great addition to the Cat Reman organization. We expect their efforts will complement the remanufacturing work we are currently performing in Europe,"

Fisher said.

"Their customer relationships and technical knowledge, combined with Caterpillar's know-how and expertise, will strengthen our position in this growing market."

Marine CAT 3126 Pleasure Craft Ratings High Performance - 313 bkW (420 bhp) 426 mhp at 2800 rpm

CAT 3126 Pleasure Craft Engines Specifications:

• Configurations - In-line 6 cylinder
• Cycle - 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
• Bore x Stroke - 110 mm (4.33 in) x 127 mm (5.0 in)
• Displacement - 7.2 L (439 cu in)
• Governor - Mechanical
• Aspiration - Turbocharged - Aftercooled
• LxWxH (mm) - 1184 mm x 937 mm x 906 mm
• Weight - 721 kg (1590 lb)

Average Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed:
355 mhp at 2800 rpm - 18.0 U.S. gal/hr - 68.0 L/hr

CAT Forklifts specifications



3000-4000 lb capacity Caterpillar EP16KT, EP18KT, Cat EP20KT Electric Cushion / Pneumatic Tire Lift Trucks

Forklift Model	Lift truck capacity	Top speed	Max Fork Height	Right Angle Stack	Lift Speed	Lower Speed
Cat EP16KT	3000	9,9	177	75	120	100
Cat EP18KT	3500	9,8	177	79	120	100
Cat EP20KT	4000	9,6	178	109	80	100

Pleasure Craft Ratings High Performance - 313 bkW (420 bhp) 426 mhp at 2800 rpm

Cat 3056 Marine Generator Specifications:

• 84 ekW (105 kV•A) at 1500 rpm 60 Hz
• 99 ekW (124 kV•A) at 1800 rpm 60 Hz
• Configurations - In-line 6 cylinder
• Cycle - 4-Stroke-Cycle-Diesel
• Bore x Stroke - 100 mm (3.94 in) x 127 mm (5.0 in)
• Displacement - 6.0 L (365 cu in)
• Governor - Mechanical
• Aspiration - Turbocharged
• Weight - 1185-1192 kg (2607-2622 lb)
• LxWxH (mm) - 1767.5 mm x 700 mm x 1187 mm

Cat 3056 Available with Marine Classification Society package option. Also available in a radiator cooled arrangement...

Designed for long hours of operation and low cost production, the Cat 416D features rugged construction, a spacious work environment, high rotation backhoe and easy maintenance.

Cat 416D Backhoe Loaders specs:

• Engine Model - Cat 3054C DINA / Net Power (Standard) 74 hp / 55 kW
• Weights:
  - Operating Weight (Nominal) - 15257 lb / 6900 kg
  - Operating Weight (Maximum) - 21605 lb / 9800 kg
• Bucket Capacity - General Purpose - 1.25 yd3 / 0.96 m3
• Lift Capacity @ Full Height - 5292 lb / 2400 kg
• Bucket Breakout Force - 8524 lb / 37.9 kN
• Turning Circle: outside, front wheels - 26.4 ft / 8 m
• Turning Circle: outside, widest loading bucket - 34.1 ft / 10.6 m