[VIDEO] Cat Command for Soil Compaction Allows for Hands-Free Equipment Operation

New technology like Cat Command can help compaction equipment operators get to the desired compaction level faster, helping drive both productivity, quality and safety

February 19, 2020

At ConExpo 2020, Caterpillar will officially unveil Command for Soil Compaction that will allow the machine to operate automatically based on information inputs. If you look closely, this driver isn’t touching the wheel:

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