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A Cat’s vision for the future

05 April 2023
Caterpillar’s new VisionLink provides an integrated full-fleet management solution for asset tracking to maximize machine uptime and optimize utilization. The platform’s refreshed intuitive interface helps customers efficiently manage their entire fleet, regardless of manufacturer. Im
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Short range remote control adds safety to handling jobs

31 March 2023
An advanced Short Range Remote Control solution designed by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) and CE Engineering Solutions is delivering increased safety, visibility and flexibility. Source: Timberbiz Now offered on request on the EC250E, EC300E and EC350E excavators, the techno
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Get even more attached to your Cat

29 March 2023
Caterpillar has a range of new Cat attachments available for backhoe loaders and mini excavators. Rugged and reliable, the new models span the range of demolition and sorting grapples, multipurpose grapples for Cat Tiltrotators and vibratory compactor plates. Source: Timberbiz Expandi
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More E-Power for John Deere machinery

27 March 2023
John Deere is working towards introducing more battery-electric and electric hybrid machinery and in the future the company will offer E-Power machines utilising battery solutions from Kreisel electric. Source: Timberbiz “As we continue to introduce battery-electric and electric
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Small wheel loaders offer big advantages

24 March 2023
The innovative Next Generation of Cat 926, 930 and 938 Wheel Loaders offer a range of new technologies and features designed to boost productivity by simplifying machine operation. Source: Timberbiz Adding flexibility by design, the versatile Cat small wheel loaders offer industry-spe
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Volvo delivers second fossil-free steel machine

24 March 2023
Volvo CE celebrated an important milestone in its ambition to drive transformation in the industry towards global climate goals with the handover to its second customer of a machine-made using fossil-free steel. Source: Timberbiz The A30G articulated hauler was handed over by Presiden
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Cat smarts extended to grader and dozer blade uses

22 March 2023
Caterpillar has new options for the Cat Smart Grader Blade and Smart Dozer Blade. The new external control kit for GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades expands use of these blades to Cat D and D2 series SSL and CTL machines, enabling customers with previous model fleets to run smart bl
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JD one of the most ethical companies in the world

20 March 2023
John Deere has been recognized as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. Source: Timberbiz This year marks the 16th time Deere has been recognized on this list, underscoring t
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Onetrak on track to celebrate 15 years in Victoria

20 March 2023
Forestry machinery supplier Onetrak is celebrating its 15 years in Victoria. Onetrak is the Australian dealer for major brands Tigercat, Hidromek, Striker, Anaconda, Fuchs and Dressta. The company has locations in Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, South Australia
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Tigercat’s new skidder for selective harvesting ops

17 March 2023
Tigercat’s 612 dual winch skidder is specially designed to operate in selective harvesting applications, extracting high value timber in steep or sensitive terrain conditions. Source: Timberbiz The Tigercat 612 series skidder platform was created to manage the extraction function in c
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