{"id":26273,"date":"2019-05-08T14:27:04","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T04:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=26273"},"modified":"2022-08-25T16:38:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T06:38:37","slug":"popular-caterpillar-equipment-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/popular-caterpillar-equipment-uses\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Caterpillar Equipment &amp; Their Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to construction machinery, the big yellow Caterpillar equipment seems to dominate. With a huge product range, spanning from mini excavators to huge 100-tonne dozers, there\u2019s something for almost every worksite and job. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar Equipment Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019re going to have a look at some of the most popular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Machines4U and give you a quick breakdown of what they are and what they can do. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article we cover:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dozers <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excavators<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheel loaders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skidsteers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forklifts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll talk about what makes these machines so popular and why they might be the right choice for your project. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dozers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26276\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cat-dozer.jpg\" alt=\"Cat D6T\" width=\"530\" height=\"424\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting us off, we\u2019ll take a look at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar dozer range<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Dozers (shortened from bulldozer) are heavy machines, generally equipped with a large metal plate on the front. They are designed for clearing and grading, and can push large quantities of materials, like soil, rubble and construction debris. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There are 4 categories for Caterpillar dozers (separated by HP): <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waste Handling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The broad range, starting from 74 HP up to a huge 850 HP of power, provides a great selection of machines to suit anything from residential construction to mining and civil construction grading and clearing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like most Caterpillar equipment, there are a number of variations between dozer models, engine emissions, engine power, attachment capability, operating weight, etc. which can help you pick the right machine for your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are dozens of dozers available, the most popular are the mid and large dozers like the D6T and D8T. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/d6t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D6T<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the mid-range dozer with a Tier 4 engine, 215 HP of power and a 21,382 kg operating weight. While the larger <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/d8t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">D8T<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> packs a 354 HP, Tier 4 engine, and has an operating weight of 39,750 kg. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to know more about popular Cat dozers, check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/top-5-cat-dozers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the top 5 Cat dozers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar dozers are compatible with a range of attachments and software as well, including: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drawbars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rippers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Straight, curved &amp; multi-shanks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Front &amp; rear striker bars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat Product Link<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution, so make sure you browse through available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/bulldozer-57\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar dozer listings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and do a bit of research to find the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/bulldozer-57\/bulldozer-auctions-4962\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right machine for your needs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excavators<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26277\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/excavator.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Excavator\" width=\"463\" height=\"391\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to versatility on the worksite, not much can compare to a good-quality excavator. Designed for digging and excavating dirt, soil and rubble, excavators can also be used for brush cutting, demolition, drilling, pile driving and more. The range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar equipment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and attachments for their excavators means these can sometimes be an all-in-one machine for your worksite. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much like their dozers, Caterpillar has 4 categories for excavators:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mini (1-10 t)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small (11-18 t)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium (20-35 t)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large (36-90 t)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are currently <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cat.com\/en_AU\/products\/new\/equipment\/excavators.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 excavator models available from Cat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but after so many years in the industry, there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dozens of variations and older models available<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can be just as good. In fact many operators prefer the older models over new ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Machines4U, large and mini excavators hold the top spot, with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/336dl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">336DL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/308e2-cr-sb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">308E2CR-SB<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (and other 308E2 variants) being the stand outs. The 336DL is part of the large excavator range, and weighs in at 35,020 kg (with the long undercarriage) and has a Cat C9 engine with 268 HP of power. The 308E2CR-SB is part of the mini-excavator range and is ideal for working in tight, compact areas. The Tier 4 compliant, Cat C3.3B engine brings 65 HP of power and the excavator has an operating weight (with cab) of 8,400 kg. And has a max dig depth of 4150 mm. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, to go with your excavator is a selection of Caterpillar attachments and software that will make your workday easier. Available attachments include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buckets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grabs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hitches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pulverizers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rippers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blades<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our previous article on some <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/8-popular-excavator-attachments-uses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">popular excavator attachments and their uses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you want to know more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you\u2019d expect, there\u2019s not going to be a single excavator that is perfect for everyone, so don\u2019t hesitate to browse through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new and used Caterpillar excavators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/mining-machines\/excavator-143\/excavator-auctions-4957\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excavator auctions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see what\u2019s available. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wheel Loaders <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26278\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cat-wqheel-loader.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Wheel Loader\" width=\"538\" height=\"443\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our next machine is the trusty wheel loader. They can easily scoop and dump dirt, soil, concrete, rubble and other materials across a variety of worksites and industries. They are often seen in construction, mining and demolition applications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve probably guessed, but Cat also separates their wheel loaders into 4 categories: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to popularity, the small and medium loaders like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/930k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">930K<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/950-gc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">950GC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are ahead of the pack. Of course, there are dozens of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/construction-equipment\/loaders-59\/wheeled-loader-817\/wheel-loader-auctions-4961\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">loaders of all sizes available<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The 930K, with its 160 HP, Cat C7.1 engine and 13,135 kg operating weight is a powerful workhorse. Of course, the 950GC pulls ahead with a 202 HP engine and an operating weight of 18,676 kg. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike a lot of Caterpillar equipment, there isn\u2019t a huge range of attachments that are compatible with their wheel loaders. But different styles of buckets are available to suit different types of materials and payloads. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skidsteers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26279\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cat-skidsteer.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Skidsteer\" width=\"524\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like excavators, skidsteers are one of the most versatile machines Caterpillar has to offer. Designed like smaller wheel loaders, base model skidsteers are equipped to handle digging and grading work in agriculture, landscaping, roadworks and general construction applications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a change of pace, Caterpillar doesn\u2019t have 4 categories for skidsteers, they only classify them as skidsteers or track loaders. When it comes to Machines4U, the D series, including the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/259d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">259D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/299d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">299D<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pull ahead of the pack, though there are plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/construction-equipment\/skid-steer-335\/caterpillar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wheeled and tracked models<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> listed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Related:<\/b> <a href=\"\/mag\/cat-skid-steers-d-series-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar D Series Overview<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why is it so versatile? Well, there are 22 possible attachments for compatible Caterpillar skidsteers, including: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backhoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blades<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brushcutters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mulchers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saws<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snow Plows<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trenchers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many attachments, it\u2019s easy to see why skidsteers are a popular choice for many worksites. Browse through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/construction-equipment\/skid-steer-335\/skid-steer-auctions-4956\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skidsteer auctions<\/a> to find the right one for your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forklifts <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-26280\" src=\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/cat-forklift.jpg\" alt=\"Cat lift truck\" width=\"489\" height=\"397\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final group of Caterpillar equipment is their range of forklifts. While not construction machinery, Cat does make a variety of forklifts (also called lift trucks), including the popular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/caterpillar\/gp25n\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GP25N<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Cat forklifts are available in diesel, LPG or electric. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure whether diesel, LPG or electric is best for you? Browse through our <\/span><a href=\"\/mag\/diesel-vs-lpg-vs-electric-forklifts-which-is-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diesel vs LPG vs electric forklift article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find out which suits your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So there you have it: some of the most popular Caterpillar equipment. Of course, there are machines that didn\u2019t make it to our list. Cat makes a huge selection of machinery, and it\u2019d be impossible to mention them all. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, if you think we should have included something we didn\u2019t, feel free to leave us a comment below and tell us why.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">Sources: Cat.com, Cat 336DL Product Brochure, Cat 308E2CR-SB Product Brochure, \u00a0Catlift.com.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to construction machinery, the big yellow Caterpillar equipment seems to dominate. With a huge product range, spanning from mini excavators to huge 100-tonne dozers, there\u2019s something for almost every worksite and job. Caterpillar Equipment Overview In this article, we\u2019re going to have a look at some of the most popular Caterpillar equipment [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":26275,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7838],"tags":[2111,123],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-26273","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-construction","tag-caterpillar","tag-construction"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26273","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26273"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26273\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29674,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26273\/revisions\/29674"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26273"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26273"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26273"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=26273"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}