CAT MAGAZINE How to move 7 million tonnes in 6 months
I S S U E 3 2 0 0 7 – € 3 Q W W W . C A T . C O M CAT MAGAZINE How to move 7 million tonnes in 6 months From desolation to flowering oasis New track-type loader all-rounder Let’s talk small machine BIG PLAYER The four new Cat C-Series Skid Steer Loaders deliver excellent digging performance with outstanding drawbar power so you get any job done faster. • Great new cab • Industry-first, sealed and pressurised cab option • Air ride seats • Seat-mounted, adjustable, joystick controls • Easy maintenance cuts downtime • Work tool range allows one machine to do the work of many Contact your dealer now. ©2007 Caterpillar, All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos,“Caterpillar Yellow” and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. DEAR READER, Welcome to this latest issue of Cat Magazine: the only journal dedicated to reporting on the latest productivity and durability improvements in Caterpillar® machines. The following pages take a look at the new D-Series track type loaders; the new highly versatile H-Series wheel loader; and the Caterpillar lineup of mini excavators. In addition, we report on how Cat® owners and operators are helping to realise “making progress possible”. Read about the ambitious ten-year land renovation project in Germany, and the massive seven million tonne site preparation job in the Czech Republic. 7 MILLION TONNES IN 6 MONTHS A truly massive project I F T H I S M AC H I N E WA S A S P O R TS M A N it would be a decathlete These and other stories capture the can-do, will-do spirit of the Caterpillar community. I hope you enjoy. Best regards, 6 10 F R O M D E S O L AT I O N T O F L O W E R I N G O A S I S Dangerous open cast mine transformed 12 A WA R M W E L C O M E AT M I N U S 3 0 º C Norwegian gravel business switches to Caterpillar 17 BACKHOE LOADERS A reader’s letter Paolo Fellin Vice President Caterpillar 18 S M A L L S PAC E : B I G S O LU T I O N Which mini-excavator are you? 19 360° SOLUTIONS Delivering from every angle 20 W H E E L E D M AT E R I A L H A N D L E R S The new D-Series 21 C AT W O R K T O O L S Optimize productivity Editor-in-chief: Laura Streeter, Caterpillar S.A.R.L. Geneva Managing Editor: Simone Peter, Caterpillar S.A.R.L. Geneva Project Manager: Karm Saggu Dealer co-ordination: Vanessa Henraat-van Gessel Chief Writer: William Ward Photography (7 million tonnes in 6 months): Peter Verver Design: Maartje Hoppenbrouwers Concept & Realization: Hunterskil Howard for Caterpillar S.A.R.L. 22 G E N U I N E PA R T S Why do genuine Caterpillar parts last longer? 24 R E N TA L When to buy and when to hire 25 PEOPLE Nicole Ghosn – watching over your new machine 26 www.hunterskil-howard.com Local dealer contact: Simone Peter Cat Magazine is distributed by Caterpillar dealers in Europe, Africa and the Middle East three times per year. Please send your editorial correspondence to Cat Magazine, Caterpillar S.A.R.L. 76, Route de Frontenex, PO Box 6000, 1211 Geneva 6, Switzerland. [email protected]. All rights reserved. ©2007 Caterpillar. Above is just a taste of what’s in this issue of Cat Magazine – there’s plenty more news and views. If you would like to see additional subjects in the next issue contact our publishers on [email protected]. 3 CAT in brief CAT in brief THE WORLD: IN PROGRESS If you travel to China you’ll see a series of Caterpillar billboards and magazine advertisements in major cities including Beijing and Shanghai. These advertisements use the headline The World: In Progress and speak about the company’s pride in helping China’s tremendous infrastructure growth. The campaign has helped strengthen customer and employee loyalty. Many people have even written to tell how much pride they have in being part of ‘Team Caterpillar’. This advertisement celebrates how Cat machines are helping to build schools. And once complete, how Cat generators provide the electricity. CAT number 23 Faster, smoother, safer The legendary Monza Racetrack in Italy recently got a new milled surface – thanks to contractor Betonvilla SpA, and the new Cat PM-200 cold planer. First reports from race drivers and riders described it as ‘smoother, faster, safer’. The PM-200 milled a 3000-metre portion of the circuit to a precise depth of 4 centimetres, and a width of 5.5 metres. The total area of milled material for the project came to 16,500 square metres – or 1585 tonnes. Is the number of languages in which Cat Magazine is published. Across the European, African and Middle Eastern regions people are reading about Cat products and Cat dealers. Page: 340_21 P13) (English Master 12 ) Page: ster P13 h Ma (Englis Pag (Englis e: 364_24 h Ma ster P13 ) 351_12 (English Master P13) ż Ǎů Ț ƿȮȮƸ Ž RE ƳȮȮƸƷ ǀȮȮź ȚǍƆƴŽ I U N T R AT TO ΣΥΣ IL CARRO D RCAZIONE! ȶ Ÿ ƉŽ Ț ǚ A ΠΡΟ ΤΗΜΑ ǠƴƱȮȮ ƿȮȮż ǍžǟȮȮƴ ƱƉŽȚǚƳƸƷŽȚȴȖƞǜžƴưƪȫǞƇƴƓȚǛžǚƮƯƳƪžǛŮȲǞƴƯƁſƾƸǧŶȖ SU UN’IMB Ω Θ Η Κ ΥΛ Ι ŽȚǀ Ǡƴ ! 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I test sul campo 70%. dei lettori sa che NjŻǀƶƶƉ źǝƶžǟƱƄųȚ La maggior parte e di un carro tradizion Οι περ tra il 30% ed il “.ƾ ȹƸƴƯ ente maggior i è compresa o su una durata notevolm costi operativ της Catισσότεροι stato installat la riduzione dei ανα SystemOne è dimostrato che ζωής erpillar για γνώστε ci spiega perché. ente un carro ƲƁ από olandese PON, che recentem τα συμ τους προ ς γνωρίζ Ma sapevate rink, del dealer μπορεί ”ȆȸȤȕȲǞ ƾŮ Westenb żǍž ουν Arie βατ źȤƿ ƾƲƄŽ ικά συσ ωθητές D6 ότι το draga in Olanda? κατά να μειώσ ȲƾŲȶLjȚǕ ǜžǚžǍŽȚȪ ǟŽȘ σύσ 30 ει τήμ ƁǠƶƯƓȚ ǕƴŻ żǍŵ πρόσφ έως 70% τις δαπάνε ατα κύλ έχει σημαντ τημα κύλ za -ȴǞ ǝŽǞŶǖƴƃ -ȲƾƵƪŽȚǍƇŮ .ȝǽȶƾƲƓȚȝƾ ǝƃ Ǡź . Γνω ισης ατα ισης. ικά εκμηδε κτικά ς συν ȬȥǞž maglie. Di conseguen ȶ Ɓȶ ȹǍƄž 90 από ǀƲƸƲƑȚ ǍŽȚ appoggiare sulle νιστεί.” La plupa .ǍƴŮǍůƾż inferiori. ȳǞƲƁȶȚ ǚžǍŽȚǕƸŮǛƄ ŽȚǚƳƸƷŽȚǚƅƚ την PO σε ένα σκά ρίζατε όμω τήρηση Οι δοκιμέ μεγαλύτερ SystemOn žȚ ȹȔǎű centrale senza rt de nos costi d’esercizio ς των 90 metri e φος-β η ς έχο N - την ς ότι maggiore ed i ŽȚȳƾƮſǜ ƾƪŽȚǟŽȘǚž Ț lecteurs ƷŽȚ de Cater ǙŽȣNjƯŮ OneǠƴƱƉ è una draga lunga ρκε υν δεί διάzione savent que la durata è molto ƭƄŽ αντιπρ υθοκόρ το System συστημ pillar ưƓȚǚƳƸ ŽƾŸǖƁǍƱƄ ȲNjƯƙƽŶ ξει ότι ιαin questione del Nord la sabbia che άτων “L’imbarca le train de NjƯȽƁǘƸƃ 00 System ŽȚȶǀŸǍƉŽȚǠ que les trains pour les Tracte Njžȸȣǘƴ ƸƴƵŸǟŽȘ οσωπεί ο στη κύλιση roulement urs à chaîn ν Ολ One εγκ fondo del mare ǜŶ 3.0 ŸǞſǜžȚ ȹNjƁǍź njŽȚNjƸŲǞŽȚ Șȝƾ ǀžNjƒȚȜ “Το εν de roule α μας che aspira dal “Ledel SystemOne? i,” dice Arie. “Il SystemOne ȚƞŮ ǕźNjƁȸnj “.ǀŸƾƉŽȚǠź es D6 dure ƄƁȸ ƀȶȑǝ ȶ ment tradit (ȜNjƄƵƓȚ ȚǀſƾƭƃŽȚȜȤȚȢ λόγω στην λανδία; Ο αταστάθηκ ς delle costruzion draga. diminue les frais Bert, è contento système dure tellem bien plus ƴŸǁƃƴưů ƓȚǀƴƆƯŽ σκάφος NjƯƓ το βυθ ƿżǍƓȚȚnj ǍƉŽȚȵnjƷŮǕƄƵ ǘƸƃƭƄŽȚȚnjƀ Ɓ ionnels. Țnjƀȶ Ολλαν è venduta al settore proprietario dellaent Arie e nel sistema d’entretien dice illongte ”plus a récemment Des essais ǀűƾ ƑȚǟlongtemps ό της έχει μήκ ȶNjŮȶ .ǀƸſ ƾƭƃŽȚȶǀƶƶƉ ƶƉƓȚǀƴƆƯŽȚ żǍžǞƀ ůǞƀ ȚǀŸ We poi ε un ruolo important δία “Assolutamente, ǚƵƯ de 30 à 70 mps mediamente ogni Βόρ ont démoŽȘǀűƾƑȚȴ άμμος ƓȚǀſ été instal SystemOne gioca ος nbrink -ǀƶ εξηγεί stecarro ȶLjȚǕźȤƿ ȚȳƾƮſȶǀƸŽƾƯŽ ƴŸljƴžǘƸƃƭ ǞŽȚȲȚǞŶ le ruote motricigrâce à di sabbia ogni ol’abse %. ƸſNjƯ ƾƛ Weste ntré Mais ȲƾŲ πωλείτα ειας Θάλασσ 90 μέτρ lé ƄŽȚǟ tonnelate da sostituivam ŮǁŻ sur ƱƁǽ nce ƴźȆǀ qu’il 3.000 nbrink, de . “Noi saviez-vou ǍƱƄŽ Ƈſǟ un quasi già lavorando ων και ȱǍƇs ůǍƷƮƁǜ ȩǍ ƲſȚǾ βιομηχα ι στη ƀ ας βγά PON – notre bateau de draga di carico che deposita que il SystemOne sta totale σκάβει unica; questa è .ǠůȚnjŽȚǖƁ ǍƓȚȴLjȆȨƾųǞ źƾżǠźȶȬƾƭ συνέχει ǗƸŽƾƳů ȣƾƓ νία,” λέει ζοντας ȚȤȝǍƸŮǚ ƄŴȚ 100 ore, mentre d’usure du barbo ge aux Ǡźǚżƹ Syste mOne E’ un’applicazione concession segno d’usura.” SystemO α στη ƿż ƸƄųȚƖȚ ed άμμο ο Arie ora sulla sponda.” ƾǤȘ?ȲȚNjƃ ȯȶǍŷǀ c’è ancora alcun tin.” ŴȚǜŸȩ ǙŽƾžȢǍƁȶ Bas naire hollan Paysν κατ una tale velocità ƆƁ -η .ǀƸź υπάρχει ǚƳƸƀȤƾ più tempo e non ασκευα żǍƓȚ mondo ad avere .ǏƲƭŽȚ του συσ ne αποτελε . “Το σύσ ƀȳȚNjƈƄ dais – nous Arie ŽȘ ȝǍƸŮƿƸ κυριολε mOne τημα la sola draga al στική one inoltre è ί στη τήματο neǚƳƸ Ž .NjƸżƺƄŽƾŮ”Ȇƿ ƆƯŽȚǍƸƸưůǟ en dit τροχού κύλ ȤȢǍƸƀǜƁȢ ŸƾſNjƄŸȚ κτικά ν πρα ȒSyste sia presente plus. di carico. L’applicazi “Le bateau ωθεί ς - και ȚNjƲ stemO γματικό ισης ȝǾ καμ che Caterpillar την άμμ ς εκφόρτ ǍžǙŽƾžȆ ȳȚNjƈƄŴȚǟƴ ŽȚǜž One unίαsimile sistema la draga lavora en questio novità ȒSy ƭǤ ƉƓȚ una quanto ano καμ in certo Ȥƿż tem φθο va, è ωσης τητα n est un drague Non ία δαπ ο προ Cat equipaggi ǀƂƱ την ώρα Sys long qui ρά στο ǚżǀƶƶ ƸƃƭŮƾſȤǍ ente impegnati ƸŹ τμή υψηλής ŲȶLjȚǕź extrait du ς την άνη ȢǚŴǾŴ .ǀƁȢƾƯŽȚ D4 particolarm ni marine. I motori climatica. ur de 90 υς οδο .” Πρό Είναι Ʒź ȲƾƑȚǀƯ ƳŽȆǀŸƾŴ 100 NjŽǚƵƯƁǚŷ ƷƮůǛŽȶȆȵǍ αντικατ sable du ακτή anche mètres de ταχύτητα μα NjƲŽ”ȆȲƾ ſƾƭŮȝȚȣȜȤȚȶ anche in applicazio - είνα κειται Di fatto,sable ντωτού condizione ο Ber fond de la με ρυθ ƀǜƳŽ ƉůǛŽǠ étant ensuite άστασηin qualsiasi ι το Ƹƀǜ ȚǍƄƱŽƾƶƁ 24 ore al giorno, t ικαν parte del mondo. για μια Bert est-il ς που mer du Nord žǾŸȸȖǍ ς “Απολύ ȿ vendu au ς. Cat ǀƸſNjƯžǀ ȖǚŴǾƉŽȚȵnj ƵżǾȹ ƁǞŶǍƵƄ ȚȹȥȚǍŶȸȤȕǠƴŸ satisfaǚƳ οποιημ molte navi in ogni διαθέτει μόνο σκά μοναδικ μό 3.000 ŮȲǞŶȖȝ ǝŮǚżƹůǀ affirme – ce τως,” sette motori it deǍƸƅƳ secteur de Arie. “Le train τόνω φος-βυθ ένος “Absolument ŽȚnjƳƀȶ λέει ǟƴŸ usa un totale di ή τέτοιο έπρεπε ǜž SystemŶȁȚ la constru One ν SystemOne? ǠƶƄƭƃŲ NjƯŮȶ .ƾƶƯŻǞůƾ ƀǜžȚ ȹNjƁNjű με το ? de roulem , lo la draga di Bert ταχύτητα οκόρος εφαρμογή ,” répond ction,” partie scelto il carro σύστημ “.ȰǾ να αλλ ο ιδιοκτήτης Perché ůƾżǜƳůǛ ƾżǍƇƵź stato èSys ent System du systèm ǚƳƸ Ÿƾƀ le proprié manovra, il dragaggio ǍƴŮǍ la devion boccola e, tem στο ne 100 con ȩǍ . άζο α D4 e Είνα One ƁNjŲ taire ƾƷů s del de του σκά αυτοεκ ν κόσ normalement Onecatenarie ǜžȴƾżȶ mO déchargemen fait ώρες υμε του du bateau εφαρμο per la propulsion O propul ι επίσ ŽȚǀƅ ƄƉů źȶ μο που λειτουρ φόρ se le sable φους. le ; change ης μια t à grande “.Syste ƐȚ di energia elettrica. ȖljǤȚǞŽȚ ς οδο“Prima usavamo 100 heures γή, καθ πολύ ƄŽƾŮNjƷƯ żȚǍƓ. “Nous den Herder, ȚǠźȳNjƈ LjȚǕŻȚȶǠ les barbot sur le rivage, “Καsigillata”, vitesse qui γίας, ντωτού ιδιαίτερ τωσης με συνεχώ , mais System ȚȝƾrƲƸƃƭ scarico e la fornitura περισσό ǾǧǞŽȚȴ ŽȚǁſƾżȶǍƁǎƶ νονικά dice Bert ώς το par heure.” ins toutes ƈƄƉƁȆǍž źƿ αλλά à raison de υψηλή ǍƴŮǍůƾż α απα One fonctio ς, υπό σκά rotante,ςma Cette applica plus longte les τροnon la durata τερο ƸƲƄƉƓȚȝ Țȝƾſƾƭƃ ǀźƾżǠdepuis ȆǀƁǍƇƃŽ ιτητική οποιεσδ φος λειτ mps et nous χρόνο το SystemO oχού źȝǍƸŮȳNj žǀƯƃŴǖƴƃƁ żǍƓƾŮ tion est unique 3000 tonnes ς μετά draga. “Non avevano il s’agit du della ƯŽȚȔƾƇſȖ nne žȥǎƯůǀƵ ουργεί ȚǀƸſNjƯƓ ne χωρίς proprietari ne λειτ seul drague από Οι ναυ ήποτε del nuovo .ǛŽƾnotons ƿżǍƓȚǠ bien en son genre ȘȝƾżǍƇ ŲȶLjȚǕźȤȶƿ aucun πρακτικ Γιατί κανένα ǝƸűǞůǜ ƆžNjƓȚ)ȜȤȚȶNjŽ ur au monde ουργεί Arie mi ha parlato τιλια καιρικές système signe ; ǍƇžȢNjŸ επιλέχτ - ǽȹ ƾƵűd’usure ȚȶȲƾ de déchar ά σημάδι Allora disposant ȝƾż για che volevamo. Caterp την Cate κές εφα funziona.” Ȗǜž Ǡźǀ ǍƱƄŽ . συν ” come illar n’est gement autom ηκε “Παλιά d’un ρμογές ȘȶǖƁ θήκες. φθο spiegandomi Ce travail ȝǾǧȶ rpillar. pas un nouvea ǕźNjŽȚǚű χρησιμο το System atique à grande tel δεν είνα carro SystemOne,ράς.” est particu πλοία ƶƓȚȶ applications ƾƭŽȚȢȚNjž D4” λέει lièrement σε ολό Οι κινητήρ One; ποιούσα dans les marines ; ȜȤȶƾ u venu vitesse. ι κάτι fonctionne ǍƷƳŽȚǀŻ exigea ες ses .ǀƸŮ κλη ο καιν avrebbero το 4 24 3_50 17_C M05_ MAS _L.in dd 1 με συν σκάφου Bert den ηθισμέν Her ς. ες αλυ διαρκού “Όμως αυτ der, ιδιοκτή σίδες ές με της του σαν όσο ένα μον περιμέν είχαν απο τέλο γοητεύσ αμε με τη ει - δεν νέα σχε . Τότε ο Arie δίαση Ήταν μου έδε SystemO σαφ ιξε βελτίων ές ότι οι ne.” ευθύγρ αν την αμμ στρεφό οδήγησ οι σύν μενοι δεσμοι η των στεγαν πείρ ερπυστ θα οποιημέ οι (που ριών διαθ ανάγκη και οι νες αρθ έτουν περιστρ εφ’ όρο ρώσεις) κίνηση οφής υ ζωή μετα των πείρ θα εξαλείψ ς ξύ του ουν την ων. Καθ οδοντω ώς δεν τού τρο υπάρχει χού και του πείρ ου δεν σκάφος του ρο τον κόσ της χρη σιμο catenarie ούριο chiaro che le nuove για subito a κινητήρ ποιούντα μο. Στη E’ stato Bert i nuovi giunti rotanti χρησιμο ν πρα ες guida. Inoltre, γματικό laι σε του σκά Caterpill sostituiscono perni ar - για ποιεί επτά migliorato τητα, φους, in fabbrica, che συν πρόωση εκφόρτ για την ολικά sigillati cartuccia, necessità di rotazione ωση , για του ad eliminare la και για απόξεση ελιγμού oltre tenuta. L’usura του βυθ e ςboccole, την παρ no una maggiore ς ού, για garantisco οχή ηλε del classico manuale, την κτρικής non solo per l’assenza molto inferiore, anche ισχύ risulta ος. O e boccola, ma ruota motrice movimento tra superficie di contatto folli hanno una perché le ruote bateaux dans nt, puisqu moteu N en quasi-p rs équipe e le navire ermanence le monde nt des et par tous entier. 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C O M Pro d u c t i v i t y d o u b l e d fu el co n s u m p ti o n h al ved CAT MAGAZINE Wi t h Acc u G ra d e ™ “It’s a great read” Earlier this year we asked you to tell us what you thought about Cat Magazine... and the reply that came back was loud and clear: “It’s great,” said most of the people who replied. Almost everyone who took part in the survey thought that Cat Magazine was very useful for his or her work. Which made everyone on the Cat Magazine team even more determined to do their best in future issues. CU STO MER G A L L ERY You can be in this space – send us your photo with your Cat machine, and tell us what you like about it. It’s official – field tests show 100 percent productivity increase, and 43 percent fuel savings when you use AccuGrade. In the tests, two identical roads were built in Spain, one using stakes on the ground and one using AccuGrade. The roads were 80 metres long and included cuts and fills, curves, elevation changes and super elevations. “Comparisons are usually very difficult to do in a real-life situation, because each job is different,” said Marilyn Murphy, Caterpillar’s manager for productivity solutions. “But in our study we had control: the roads were built in the same area close together and used the same materials. The same machine models and the same operators were used and it all took place in the same weather conditions. The only difference was AccuGrade.” For more info go to: www.Cat.com/news EUROPE’S TALLEST With a three-part, telescopic boom and a total reach of 62 metres, Europe’s tallest demolition machine recently went into action. It was commissioned by the Dutch demolition company Beelen Sloopwerken, and is based on a Cat 385C Ultra High Demolition machine, which has a reach of 39.5 metres. The Cat dealer in the Netherlands, Pon, put together the remarkable specifications and worked with specialist suppliers and partners to make this longer construction possible. A normal Cat 385C UHD weighs almost 100 tonnes – but with the especially long boom this giant weighs more than 150 tonnes. 5 6 7 M I L L I O N TO N N E S IN 6 MONTHS It’s not easy making a living in today’s construction business. Good operators are increasingly difficult to find. Taxes and insurance premiums always seem to be on the rise. And investors want jobs done quicker and cheaper. On top of that, if deadlines are missed the constructor pays penalties. So when Petr Brezina was told that he had to wait six weeks before he could start a massive site preparation job (but still had to finish on time) he did what most people in the construction industry would do: he rescheduled his men and machines, waited until he could start, and then simply got on with the job - 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Originally, what would normally have taken nine months had to be done in seven,” says Brezina the co-owner of the Czech construction company APB Plzen. “But then, due to delays in planning permission we had another six weeks slashed off our time. Fortunately, thanks to the efforts of my team and help from my Caterpillar dealer, Phoenix Zeppelin, we are now halfway through the project and on schedule to finish in time. But not without a few unexpected surprises.” More 7 Extreme, muddy conditions The plan was to do the bulk of the work during the winter months, when the ground would be frozen and the clay would be solid for the articulated trucks to drive over. But winter didn’t arrive. Only torrential rain came – the whole site became a 200-hectare (two million square metres) mud bath. Removing the 650,000 cubic metres of topsoil went according to plan. This was distributed to farms up to 15 kilometres away. Then they hit the clay, which instantly turned to mud with the rain and the pounding of 60 earthmoving machines. “Sometimes the articulated trucks would get stuck in the mud, and needed a push from a D8 track-type tractor,” says Brezina. “This was obviously slowing down productivity. But our Caterpillar dealer reacted quickly and provided eight additional 740 articulated trucks from its rental fleet. This did the trick.” In addition, Phoenix Zeppelin built a special service workshop and provided five on-site mechanics. Caterpillar also deployed articulated truck product and application specialists from the Peterlee, UK Product Group. They provided one-on-one operator and safety training. All in all it was a true team effort. A truly massive project The site spans 200 hectares, the highest point of which was 16 metres higher than the lowest. The entire site had to be levelled and compacted. Special floodlighting enabled a 24-hour operation, and more than 500 tonnes of lime and 50,000 litres of fuel was used every day. Also more than 1,000 trees had to be removed and replanted. Throughout the six-month project more than 300 men worked day and night. About 180 during the day and 130 at night, all doing a 12-hour shift. The APB construction company rented a 12-storey block of flats to house the workforce, which came from the company’s other jobsites spread across the Czech Republic. Most people worked eight days on, six days off. Home to Hyundai The site will eventually become a brand new car manufacturing plant for Hyundai. The Korean car company chose this site in the Czech Republic because its sister company, 8 Kia Motors, has a factory just across the border and can therefore share parts and raw materials shipping and logistics systems. The new car factory is expected to go into full car production in 2009. How did APB win the contract? “We won the contract because we proved we were more flexible than the large multinational contractors,” says Brezina. “Like most jobs, I work closely with my managers on site. So when the investor needs to discuss proposed changes we can immediately discuss, make agreements, and plan the work. We also had the capacity to handle the job, without having to rely on sub-contractors. That meant we could more accurately guarantee deadlines.” Brezina also said that having so many Cat machines in his fleet provided extra confidence for the Hyundai team and helped tip the balance in his favour. “My Cat machines have helped me win many projects. And with the support from Phoenix Zeppelin I can always give clear and fair time and cost estimates.” One example of APB’s flexibility was the emergency building of a two kilometres road: the Hyundai President was due to attend a foundation-laying ceremony to mark the start of building construction. He was going to travel to the isolated location by helicopter, but just two days before the ceremony, APB were told he was coming by car. With no roads to the job site, that could have caused a problem. Not with APB, they simply built a new road, the day before the President came. Caterpillar comfort and productivity preferred At the start of the project APB used a mix of Cat articulated trucks and non-Cat trucks. But from the first days, it was clear to the operators that Caterpillar articulated trucks were much smoother to ride - thanks to the special chassis suspension and the air-suspension seats. “In the Cat trucks my operators are not thrown about so much from side to side, up and down,” says Brezina. “It might seem like only a small point, but over a 12-hour shift it can mean the difference between feeling physically exhausted or feeling just tired.” The difference between the Cat machine comfort and the non-Cat machine was also clear to APB site managers. The operators using them seemed to stay more alert and were much more consistent in their cycle times throughout the entire shift, resulting in higher productivity. The Cat machines also proved more productive thanks to the exhaust circulation system. This heats the truck body and enables all of the earth to slip out during tipping. ‘Carry back’ is almost totally eliminated, and the whole of the truck’s capacity is used on every cycle. “It’s not often you get a project as big as this,” says Jiri Petr from Phoenix Zeppelin. “In fact you could say it’s a once-in-alifetime opportunity. That’s why we are very proud to work with APB, most of its fleet is made up of Caterpillar machines, and we are very proud that it’s all on schedule.” Q Total ABP Plzen fleet at the jobsite: • Articulated dump trucks – 35 • Medium excavators – 15 • Large excavators – 8 • Track-type tractors – 13 • Soil compactors – 8 • Soil stabilizers – 4 • Agricultural tractors with scrapers – 3 • On-highway trucks – 40 The Cat cabin has the instructor’s seat by the side of the operator – for better, faster training. “It’s important that articulated trucks are comfortable, only then can my operators stay fresh and give their best. That’s why we prefer Cat articulated trucks.” Petr Brezina, co-owner of APB Plzen 9 I F T H I S M AC H I N E WA S A SPORTSMAN “Using one machine for several tasks significantly lowers owning and operating costs. That’s why the new Cat 953D and 963D track loaders perform an extremely wide variety of tasks - from excavating and loading trucks to clearing, ripping, material handling, and more. And you can be certain they will get the job done in even the most demanding weather and underfoot conditions.” That’s how Philippe Christen, track loader product specialist, described the two new Caterpillar D-Series track loaders when they were unveiled at bauma: the world’s biggest construction equipment exhibition. During the seven-day event, the world’s press enjoyed a power-packed show of strength and versatility and took note of the new machine’s impressive list of new features and functionalities. More power The new 953D has more than 15 percent more power than its predecessor: the highly popular C-Series, while the 963D has almost 20 percent more power. Moreover, these new models deliver constant net power. “This means that there is no loss of lifting or pushing power when the cooling fan kicks in, for example,” says Philippe. More versatility Track loaders have always been versatile, but this ability is taken to a new, higher level with the addition of the electro-hydraulic implement controls. These allow you to precisely control the bucket 10 and arms using thumbwheels on the joysticks. In addition, the wide range of work tools further enhances versatility. Faster cycle times Thanks to position-sensing cylinders, you can pre-set the start and finish of a cycle. The advanced automatic features then ensure the most efficient travel path: starting, accelerating and stopping smoothly. The standard programmable automatic kick-outs provide flexibility and productivity for precise load and dump target heights - tilt and lift kickouts are set by positioning the bucket or work tool and setting the rocker switch. More comfort – more productivity The new cab is designed to ensure that the operator is comfortable throughout his shift, staying alert and productive. The cab features a new gauge cluster, a full air-suspension seat, new seatmounted controls, and an automatic air climate control. And thanks to the new layout you get excellent, unobstructed views of the bucket, tracks and ripper. Easier servicing – to ensure longer machine life All the daily maintenance points are now located in the right side of the machine, and all the filters are reachable without tipping. Our standard heavy-duty, latched, swing-out grill reduces downtime, cost for cleaning, and inspection of the cooling package. You can even service the hydraulic system and the drive train in the field, by tilting the cab using the optional manual hydraulic pump. In addition to all of the above, the world’s press at bauma saw the improved cab access, the new man-machine interface, and the new SystemOne™ undercarriage with SystemOne warrantee. Also available at the show were the special seals, guards and attachments that make it suitable for extremely dusty environments such as in waste handling and demolition jobs. Q D-SERIES I T W O U L D B E A D E C AT H L E T E T H E N E W D - S E R I E S T R AC K LO A D E R , I T ’S A N 1 E XC AVATO R 2 B AC K F I L L E R 3 T R U C K LO A D E R 4 CLEARER 5 RIPPER 6 GRADER (ROUGH AND FINE) 7 LO A D E R A N D C A R R I E R 8 M AT E R I A L H A N D L E R 9 DEMOLISHER 10 M AC H I N E TO W E R It’s not as fast as a wheel loader, and not as strong as a track-type tractor, and it can’t reach as far as an excavator – but it can do all of their jobs, and it can do them all by itself. It’s one machine for ten activities. And just like a decathlete at the Olympics, it’s good at all ten events - perfect for anyone needing a genuine all-rounder. Thanks to the hydrostatic powertrain, the power turns using both tracks provide excellent manoeuvrability even on soft ground. The new large window provides excellent views of bucket, tracks and ripper. The tiltable cab gives easy access to the drive train and makes maintenance and repairs easier. 11 FROM DE S OL AT IO N TO Over a period of ten years, Caterpillar trucks transport more than 120 million cubic metres of mining waste. And to build on the environment spirit, special bio-diesel fuel is used. Rewind to 1990 We are just west of Ronneburg, a small town in East Germany. The landscape is deserted. The air is thick with radioactive dust. Poisonous fumes hang over disused mine shafts. The soil is barren. There is no life. This is the result of 40 years of intensive open-cast mining for uranium ore. But it’s not all bad news. Soon the German government will devise an ambitious plan to renovate the area. The goal is to gather, transport and bury tens of millions of cubic metres of radioactive waste, and then to relandscape the area back to its original natural glory. It is seen as one of the greatest land reclamation challenges ever. It also 12 has immense political significance: if mistakes are made radioactive dust could fly east, north, south and west – all over Europe. The government of the newly reunited Germany takes no chances. It gives the project Number One top priority and starts the search for top-quality partners. Zeppelin, the local Caterpillar dealer, is chosen. It offers more than 40 years experience in earthmoving – it knows how to help plan such a massive project; what type of machines will be needed; how to keep them up and running; and what operator training will be necessary. It also has the capacity to reliably supply this immense quantity of products and services. In the years that follow Wismut (the government-sponsored organisation in charge of the project) takes delivery of 46 heavy construction Cat machines from Zeppelin, all with full-service contracts to ensure the important work is not unnecessarily interrupted. In addition, Zeppelin develops with Caterpillar a special cab filtration system to ensure operator safety. FLOW ERI N G OAS IS S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y Now fast-forward to 2007 More than 120 million cubic metres have been transported by Cat machines – filling up the disused and dangerous mine shafts. The area has been relandscaped. Plants and wildlife have returned. It’s such a success that the area hosts the national German Horticultural Show, BUGA, in 2007. Q The Wismut land reclamation project is a powerful example of how Caterpillar machines help realise the concept of sustainable development, which is: “to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” In addition to this type of work, Caterpillar is proud to continuously create new solutions to lower emissions, use energy and fuels more efficiently, and operate with less environmental impact. That’s why over the past ten years Caterpillar has spent more than US$10 billion developing cleaner products such as ACERT™ Technology, which dramatically reduces diesel engine emissions. 13 I T 62 H W H E E L LO A D E R Highly versatile – During field trials, one customer used it as a snowplough in the morning and then hooked up Meet t h e n ew H - S eries wheel loader It’s a forklift truck, snowplough, material handler, and more a 10m3 bucket to move wood shavings in the afternoon. Excellent visibility – Unlike other Caterpillar’s latest mid-sized wheel loader IT62H is designed to use almost any quick-coupled loaders the tilt cylinder is not worktool in existence – thanks to the choice of either horizontal- or vertical-lock quick couplers. in the line of sight. Instead, tilt What’s more, it can also do parallel lifting: ideal • Most tools can be changed without the operator leaving the cab • Tools requiring hydraulics changed quickly with no-spill quick disconnects • More in-cab comfort, so drivers stay fresher, longer for pallet stacking. Add to that its long reach, high cylinders are on each side of the linkage. Also the hydraulic hoses are rerouted out of line of sight. tilting force, improved stability, and improved Increased visibility – Thanks to rerouted visibility and you can see why the new Caterpillar hoses and side-positioned tilt cylinders. IT62H wheel loader has earned its reputation as a true multi-purpose weight lifter with genuine Easier operation – The smooth hydraulics superior versatility. Cat Magazine takes a quick and ‘fine modulation’ makes it easier look at this highly versatile new machine. to accurately control work tools. Parallel lift – Thanks to the eightbar linkage (instead of two), the new IT62H is ideal for pallet stacking. More utilisation – There will always be something Less fuel – Up to five percent less fuel for it to do: it can use almost any quick-coupled work consumption thanks to the load-sensing tool. And thanks to the smooth hydraulics and ‘fine hydraulics and the ACERT technology engine. modulation mode’ operators can easily change from one task to the next, and the next, and the next. Easier daily servicing – Centralised ground level service centre puts everything within easy reach. More productivity – The new machine has a heavier (+27 percent) counterweight than Proven reliability – Although the IT62H is new the previous IT62G II. Making it easier to use, it’s based on the 962H wheel loader, and retains more stable, more comfortable, and therefore most of the proven components and subsystems. more productive. It also comes with: Also, to comply with the latest emission directives, • Parallel lift capability it uses an ACERT technology engine – also proven • Higher tilting force at full lift for forestry application in tens of thousands of highway trucks. Q • In-cab programmable kick-outs • Speedy tool changes 16 A warm welcome at minus 30º C Nor wegian gravel business switches to Caterpillar Normally, the Norwegian firm Ramlo Sandtak buys a well-known Scandinavian brand of wheel loader – of which it has fourteen. But last year the company decided to put a Cat machine to the test and it bought a Caterpillar 966H. From the moment it arrived it was given a very warm welcome, which was particularly useful in a land that can experience freezing temperatures of 30ºC below zero. “We decided to try a Cat machine, because everyone at Pon Norway, the Cat dealer, was very helpful,” says Tore Ramlo, the company’s executive director. “We have been purchasing another brand of wheel loader for the past 15 years. But the team at Pon convinced us to try the new H-Series wheel loader. I was happily surprised at how little diesel the machine consumes.” Maximum uptime Pon Norway helped put the machine specification together to precisely answer the company’s needs – which calls for shifting 600,000 tonnes of sand, gravel, and aggregate each year. In addition, the dealer drew up a tailor-made Customer Service Agreement, taking care of service and maintenance schedules and helping to ensure maximum uptime. “Machine reliability is especially crucial to us,” says Tore. “We supply the two of the major concrete plants in the region, where production deadlines and quality expectations are very high. To keep these customers we need reliable equipment.” hydraulics are very powerful. The transmission is also excellent and the shifts are very smooth. Overall it’s a well-balanced machine.” Q The switch from the company’s familiar brand of wheel loaders to Caterpillar was critical considering the tight deadlines and severe weather conditions. But as Tore explained, “We are very pleased with the Cat machine.” What do the operators say? All the operators like the Caterpillar 966H, which runs at 3200 hours a year with two to three shifts feeding the crusher. “Compared to other machines I’ve driven, it is very comfortable,” says Steiner Renaa, machine operator. “The seatmounted controls are great and the “To keep our customers happy we need reliable equipment – equipment that can handle severe weather conditions.” Tore Ramlo, executive director “Compared to other machines I’ve driven, it is very comfortable, the seat-mounted controls are great and the hydraulics are very powerful.” Steiner Renaa, machine operator 17 R E A D E R ’S L E T T E R S T U N N E D AT I T S LO A D E R A N D E XC AVATO R P E R F O R M A N C E Dear Cat Magazine, ught I was so impressed I bo the machine there and then! non-Cat siderable expense) with ointments (and some con app dis ere sev experience! two ble er oya Aft It was a really enj factory in Leicester, UK. 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With this featur chine very flexible in exc simply because it it, time and makes the ma e hav you would if you didn’t n tha es tim re mo ny arm is on. the excavator arm ma do’ with whatever side the -power slide you ‘make non the h Wit y. eas so is clients are impressed, chine says ‘WOW’. All my ma the s see o wh ne Everyo . It just looks great. ch about machines or not whether they know mu en a customer says he is and we all feel proud wh s, yee plo em ten of y We are a compan l pleasure to work with also delighted - it’s a rea are we say to like t jus delighted. That’s why I’d e. our new Cat 444E backho Yours, Dean Philips Managing Director J.M. Philips & Sons 18 M I N I E XC AVATO R S S M A L L S PAC E, B I G S O LU T I O N Almost everyone who lives in a town or city has seen a mini excavator. They are probably the most visible of all earthmovers - often working on the sides of suburban roads, they are used in all types of construction work including levelling and backfilling as well as grading and hammering. That’s why Caterpillar offers ten different types. Each one is designed to answer a different set of needs and provide a tailor-made set of customer solutions, while at the same time providing a versatility that makes them a favourite in today’s demanding construction business. One to two tonnes The 301.6C, 301.8C and 302.5C models are ideal for the occasional mini excavator user and are very popular in the rental market. Here, the 301.6C and 301.8C are less than a metre wide so you can easily get them through doorways and into gardens or buildings. The 301.8C comes with a variable-width undercarriage, so you can get it to where you need it and then extend the track width for better stability and more lifting force. Especially useful for the less experienced operator or for working on a slope. Two to six tonnes These more powerful machines (303C CR, 303.5C CR, 304C CR and 305C CR) are ideal for owner operators who work on longer-term projects and use the machine daily, mainly in a dedicated application. As you would expect for a machine that an operator may sit in for eight to ten hours a day, there are a few more optional comfort extras such as airsuspension seats and air conditioning. The quick coupler option helps optimise this category of machine productivity. Six to ten tonnes The 307C (fixed or swing boom) and the 308C CR (fixed boom) are the heavyweights in the mini class. These can handle most jobs on construction sites and are powerful enough for demolition sites. As with all the two to five tonne models, the 308C CR incorporates the compact radius design, making it easier to operate in confined areas. Take your pick This 2007 line-up of ten models is Caterpillar’s most comprehensive in the company’s history. In addition to the choice of ten main models there is also many optional extras and a choice of configurations. Without doubt this range is a powerful expression of how these small machines today provide big versatility. Q 19 360° SOLUTIONS DELIVERING FROM EVERY ANGLE “Today customers want great machines, but they also want financial services, product support, warranties… and machines that are not only great performers but also come tailored to their needs. That’s why we have developed a no-hassle business offer that answers all those needs in easyto-use, flexible packages.” Earlier this year Caterpillar dealers introduced a new business package designed to answer all the machine needs of customers. The package included the machine itself, financial services with a wide array of financing options from a trusted partner, warranties to eliminate repair costs, and product support in the form of Customer Support Agreements to keep the machine in top condition. The benefits are immense. In fact, the new packages have been Paolo Fellin Vice President Caterpillar, Europe, Africa, Middle East cited as one of the main reasons why two recent customers decided to switch to Caterpillar in preference to their usual brand. Convenience and simplicity “…just one guy…” “In the past I had to deal with at least four suppliers. But when I bought my wheel loaders from Bergerat Monnoyeur, I only needed to speak with just one guy: Sam,” says Stephane Gerday, owner of the Belgian company SA Gerday Travaux. “Dealing with one supplier was of course very convenient and time saving, but the finance rate was also very favourable. And the maintenance contract gives us better cost control – we know there won’t be any unexpected bills ahead of us.” SA Gerday Travaux has a fleet of 30 machines, eight of which are now Caterpillar. The company employs 18 operators. Peace of mind “…very reassuring...” “Knowing the costs in advance was one of the reasons why we chose Caterpillar,” says Jos Rouwmaat, owner of the Dutch company Rouwmaat Groep, which recently took advantage of the ‘four-in-one’ package when it bought nine new Cat machines. “Pon’s regular service and maintenance is very reassuring. But the single biggest reason we chose Caterpillar was the machines themselves – easy to use and great fuel economy. Some of the lads had tested different makes, but they all voted for Cat machines.” Rouwmaat Groep employs 57 operators and has 57 machines, 23 of which are Caterpillar. 20 I T ’S A L L A B O U T P R O D U C T I V I T Y N E W W H E E L E D M AT E R I A L H A N D L E R S S H O W H O W Caterpillar recently introduced two new material handlers, completing its line of D-Series machines. These were prompted by the latest EU emissions and noise regulations, but Caterpillar also took the opportunity to include many new developments – all of which were prompted by one particular goal: optimised productivity. “When we introduce a new machine, we often talk about increased reliability, additional power, more versatility and extra operator comfort,” says Danielle Thevenoz, material handler product specialist. “But really, all these different things amount to just one goal: optimised productivity. Because we know that means optimised profits. And that’s what our customers want.” So how does ‘operator comfort’ increase productivity? Simple: when you stay fresh and alert throughout a ten-hour shift you operate your machine more accurately, moving more material per hour. That’s why the new wheeled material handlers have a new cab riser that goes 2.4 metres high – it provides supreme visibility and the operator doesn’t need to stretch. The riser is also more rigid, and doesn’t swing from side to side making the driver tired. And because the cab automatically slows at the top and bottom of the rise there are no tiring jolts. In addition, the consoles and joysticks are easier to reach and operate, reducing the arm and body movements that can cause fatigue when repeated thousands of times during a shift. What other developments help increase productivity? Up to ten percent more lift capacity: Compared to the C-Series, the new M318D and M322D MH have up to four percent more lift capacity. In the new ‘heavy lift mode’ it has up to ten percent more. New optional waste handling package: This keeps the machine up and running in confined dusty environments, by periodically blowing the radiator clean with a reverse fan. There’s also an extra dense mesh to protect the radiator and a couple of cyclone filters to feed clean air to the engine and coolers. New Smart Boom™: This enables faster cycle times because the boom can now be lowered under its own weight, allowing increased pump flow to other machine functions. New in-cab drop timer: Allowing the operator to conveniently adjust the magnet’s drop time according to the iron content of the material. Hence, no seconds are lost waiting for the material to drop. New deluxe seat: With a fully automatic weight and height adjustor your operators stay fresh and alert. New cab layout: The cab has a layout common to all new Cat machines, so operators do not need time learning where everything is. New optional blade: This is much wider and higher than the C-Series and can be mounted in addition to the four stabilisers – so all the blade’s area can be used to ‘push’, moving more material per hour. New auto lube function: So the operator spends more time moving material, not doing the grease cycle every week. And there are plenty more ‘productivity’ improvements – such as lower fuel consumption, increased controllability and improved cab access. Each one a powerful example of Caterpillar’s desire to make its customers more successful. 21 C AT W O R K TO O L S O P T I M I S E P R O D U C T I V I T Y F O R F R E N C H R E C YC L E R S Roche Exploitation Matériau chooses Caterpillar Work Tools because they perfectly match the company’s Cat machines. Lionel Roche, general manager, explains: “We use a MP15 multi-processor, which is mounted on a 330C L ultra high demolition excavator. The performance of the work tool, as well as the perfect match between the work tool and the machine allows us to optimize our productivity. The MP15 is also very flexible and easy to fit on the machine – in fact, it takes only two minutes to change it.” “The perfect match between the work tool and the machine allows us to optimize our productivity”. Lionel Roche, R.E.M. General Manager The focus of Roche Exploitation Matériau and it has more visibility – this has a is on the waste chain from A to Z. The major impact on safety on the site.” company processes and recycles lowdensity waste material such as cellular Lionel Roche also says that quality of concrete, wood or plastic. The aim is to service given by the French Caterpillar stock, revaluate, re-work and transform dealer, Bergerat Monnoyeur, and recycled materials to make them regain the resulting good resell value are the original level of quality for reuse. important purchase factors. The company processes up to 180,000 tonnes of material a year and relies on a The full service agreement offered range of Cat work tools on Cat medium by Bergerat Monnoyeur is the reason size excavators and wheel loaders. why another French company Eu.Rec Environnement, chooses Caterpillar. The ‘Adaptability and quality’ are reasons general manager Jean-Marc Buccella Lionel Roche says he chooses Caterpillar explains: “We rely on the quality of Cat equipment. “We’ve compared a Cat machines and work tools as well as on the 962G II wheel loader and its equivalent full service given by Bergerat Monnoyeur. from the competition. The loading It is their responsibility to keep the job sites and speed performances are superior, running.” which is increasing our daily loading capacity. It’s also easier to handle 22 Eu.Rec. Environnement specializes in one tool to another. “This equipment collecting, sorting and shredding tyres. answers our needs exactly, while the The recycled material is then used as reliability and robustness of the tools cement plant alternative derived fuel ensure optimal productivity”, says or in public works. The recycled tyres Jean-Marc Buccella. On the other hand, help reduce noise and aquaplaning on the company uses a Cat Integrated roads and allow the construction of Toolcarrier IT14G and a Cat Telehandler soft surfaces for special needs, such as TH63 for different public works. O “We rely on the quality of Cat machines and work tools, as well as on the service by Bergerat Monnoyeur.” Jean-Marc Buccella, general manager, Eu.Rec Environnement children’s playgrounds or sport fields. The group Eu.Rec processes 30,000 tonnes of recycled tyres per year, which represents 8.82 percent of the French national deposit (340,000 tonnes). Eu.Rec Environnement achieves this production with 17 employees working in two agencies. For processing the tyres, the company uses a Cat M318C material handler together with a Cat S320 shear and a GSM25 orange peel grapple – the quick coupler guarantees a rapid change from 23 Why do genuine Caterpillar parts last longer? Caterpillar understands that it must do everything possible to maximise service intervals and minimise downtime. Only when Cat machines remain productive, will customers remain loyal to Caterpillar. That’s why genuine Caterpillar spare parts are designed to last longer than other suppliers of spares. But why do they last longer? Only best-in-class materials are used. The steel, the rubber, the E xam p l e Both bearings fit into a Cat machine. Both fulfil the Industry Standard: MU1308. However, the Cat bearing (on the right) has: • A stronger cage design, for greater reliability • Special roller profile, for longer life and higher speed • Special surface finishes, for longer life and higher speed • Proprietary heat treatment to ensure maximum wear life without brittleness • Unique cage design to accommodate high loads and misalignment in specific drive train applications On average most of the bearings in a Cat machine have specifications that are higher than the industry standard recommendation. alloys and all the other materials are all specially selected, treated and tested to ensure they are perfect for the job. The resulting spare part may cost more than non-Caterpillar spares, but it will last longer – and is therefore less expensive per hour of machine use. The perfect match Genuine Caterpillar spares are also the perfect match for the application, because only Caterpillar engineers know exactly Why i n s i s t o n G en u i n e Cat s p ares how each spare part must perform. Only they know the exact stresses it must withstand and the exact tolerances it must have. With that knowledge Caterpillar engineers create 1. Best value - Best-in-class materials and treatment mean they parts that match perfectly with the rest of the machine, ensuring it works as part of an integrated solution. last longer and are therefore cheaper per hour of machine use. Why does Caterpillar go to such efforts? 2. More profit - Genuine Cat parts help maximise machine uptime and It is all part of Caterpillar’s business goal, which is simply: ‘to help customers be more profitable’. If customers do this better with a Cat machine they will stay loyal. That’s why Caterpillar makes sure that its parts are more reliable and are longer lasting. This way they enable the machine to work at optimum productivity and profitability. Caterpillar’s success depends on its customers being successful – so it does everything possible to make sure they are. productivity: rigorous manufacturing procedures make them more reliable. 3. Lower operating cost - With more reliability (fewer unscheduled maintenance breaks) and more longevity (fewer scheduled maintenance), the machine costs less to run. 4. More safety - When you buy a part that is made specifically for the job, it’s more likely to perform without failure. 5. Higher resale value - When a Cat machine is maintained by a certified Caterpillar dealer, using Caterpillar parts, it remains 100 percent Caterpillar. New owners know what they are getting and are prepared to pay for the value. 24 W H E N TO B U Y A N D W H E N TO H I R E It used to be an easy decision: when you have a frequent need for a machine you buy one. And when you need something short-term, you hire. But increasingly, hiring is becoming a very sensible option for many organisations active in construction, demolition, landscaping, industrial services and even in the events organisation business. Ten years ago, after listening to its customers Machines and equipment via its local partners – Cat dealers – Caterpillar To offer a total rental resource, launched a new store concept: one that The Cat Rental Store offers a mix of was totally dedicated to rental solutions. Caterpillar manufactured machines, Today there are more than 800 Cat Rental as well as other superior brand-name equipment and tools. Stores across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. These give you access to a one-stop- Need equipment? rental-solution for Cat and other equipment Visit: www.cat.com or contact your local dealer for from well-known manufacturers. a wide selection at competitive prices. O At your service “And it’s not just machines and equipment that The Cat Rental Store can supply,” says Andy Zuckerman, Caterpillar rental manager. “Many customers make use of our team’s expert knowledge, getting advice on equipment and applications. It’s all part of our commitment to help make their job easier.” Three reasons why it is sometimes better to hire: 1. More cost-efficient machine usage • Minimized breakdowns: The Cat Rental Store rigorously maintains equipment prior to each rental. • No maintenance costs: The Cat Rental Store takes care of all service, tooling, spares and maintenance records. • No storage costs: thanks to flexible pick-up and delivery. 2. Better work efficiency • Latest technology: for maximised work efficiency. • Supplements to fleet: job requirements change and it is impossible to always own the right equipment for the job. The Cat Rental Store, with its large available fleet, offers the flexibility to quickly supply the equipment to get the job done. 3. Better capital management • No capital investment: renting frees-up business capital, which can be applied to other business areas. • Increased borrowing power: renting does not appear as a liability on the balance sheet. • Trial before purchase: why not try it out on a job site before you buy and make sure it suits your needs. The large selection of equipment at The Cat Rental Store offers that opportunity. • No equipment obsolescence: renting from The Cat Rental Store allows you to use state-ofthe-art equipment without the concern of value depreciation over time. 25 PEOPLE “After 20 years of talking to colleagues on the phone, I’ve made some really great friends – but unfortunately I haven’t had the chance to meet them all.“ N Watching over your new machine started at Caterpillar we used typewriters Nicole Ghosn is one of nine machine order correspondents at the and telex machines. But now we have Caterpillar Europe, Africa, Middle East headquarters in Switzerland. PCs, and email. And everyone in the field has a mobile phone, so almost Part of her job is to help ensure new machines are built and shipped anyone is contactable instantly. according to the dealers’ request. But as Cat Magazine discovered, it’s Have you ever driven a Cat Machine? not just about paperwork, it also takes people-skills and networking. Yes, it was great - a huge off-highway truck at the Caterpillar demonstration centre in Spain. It was such a big and powerful machine, and so high off the How do you ‘watch over’ new machines? Can you make changes at any time? ground it was really a breathtaking Well, as you may know, every Cat machine No. You cannot change specifications experience. I thought it was quite easy is unique, with its own set of specifications once the machine has started to be to drive, but I have been told that, such as bucket size, tyre type and engine assembled. And we ask dealers to avoid surprisingly, it’s the smaller machines capacity. These specifications are defined shipping instruction changes at the last that are the most difficult to operate. by the customer, with advice from the minute to avoid shipment delays. Finally, if you were President of the dealer, and sent to the factory. But if the customer changes his mind, and if What do you like best about your job? World for a day, what would you do? he is in time, he can request a different It’s the people. Definitely. I’ve made I’d give everyone the day off and specification – or a different shipping hundreds of contacts with people from tell them to enjoy life! Q destination, that’s where I come in. Caterpillar dealerships and factories all over the world – I’ve made some I get involved if the dealer is unsure great friends. But unlike regular friends, about how to process his changes or if a I’ve never met most of them. You transaction is covered by special financing: could call them my ‘tele-friends’. I prepare the relevant documents for the 26 bank and help ensure it all goes through What’s been the biggest change in the smoothly. Overall I am the dealers’ main past 20 years? contact from the moment the order is Communications technology. Everything is submitted until the machine is delivered. so much faster nowadays. When I A 1914 ‘Muley’: one of the first all-track machines. The one above was manufactured by the C.L. Best Tractor Co., the owner of which went on to become the first chairman of Caterpillar when it was formed in 1925. These first all-track machines were referred to by customers as “Muleys” because of their official name “Pony Tracklayer”. Other notable events of 1914 First non-direct blood transfusion by the Belgian doctor Albert Hustin. The first appearance of Charlie Chaplin’s ‘Tramp’ character – loved by hundreds of millions as the underdog who usually won the girl. The eight-sided stop sign is invented, nowadays used throughout the world. The shape tells drivers coming from the other way that oncoming drivers must stop. PA G E 1 (Photo courtesy of Caterpillar Inc. Corporate Archives) 1914 CAT FLASHBACK COMFORTABLE LEADER M-Series Motor Graders In a major technological breakthrough, Caterpillar has successfully replaced the traditional steering wheel and the complex series of control levers with two, easy-to-use, ergonomically designed joysticks. Drawbar circle moldboard adjustment is fast and easy, cutting downtime and increasing accuracy. A new all wheel drive option with exclusive steering compensation enables tighter ‘powered turns’. The optional AccuGradeTM grading system generates productivity increases of up to 50% compared with traditional methods. The revolutionary Cat® M-Series Motor Graders deliver higher operational efficiency, better visibility, easier servicing - and help you finish jobs faster. Contact your Cat® dealer now. ©2007 Caterpillar, All Rights Reserved. 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