[VIDEO]Caterpillar Advice to Dial in a 20% Reduction in Loader Fuel Use

Caterpillar's latest Rethink The Tank video (4:15 min.) shows how a slight change in truck position can change fuel efficiency at the loading face more than 16%

August 27, 2015

Caterpillar's Jason Hurdis shows how the slightest change in truck position can change fuel efficiency at the loading face more than 16%, and offers his take on how Eco Mode can cut fuel use without impacting production. Fuel saving potential: up to 20%.

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Nominations Now Open for the Equipment Today Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

The 2024 award will highlight the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry. Submissions close May 24.

Jobs that can rack up 10,000 hours on a diesel machine might add 6,000 hours or 7,000 hours to a comparable electric machine.

Challenges & Benefits of Moving to Electric Equipment

As emission regulations tighten, construction equipment power sources will evolve, but adoption will be gradual.

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Every job is a new way to leave your mark on tomorrow. Don’t settle for anything less than a partner who shares your drive to do your best work.

The machine is designed for rehandling applications, with a high tipping load and long reach to fill a truck in three passes.

Volvo CE Unveils L180 3-Pass Rehandler

The updated machine is designed for rehandling applications, with a high tipping load and long reach to fill a truck in three passes.

Azaria Biven of Indiana, Kait Burds of Iowa and Kenzi Tackett of Ohio received awards at the first Caterpillar Women in Construction Celebration, which included operator skills competitions.

Caterpillar Hosts Women in Construction Celebration

Women heavy-equipment operators competed in construction worksite challenges at Caterpillar's first Women in Construction Celebration from March 13-14 in North Carolina.

Operators who are comfortable experience less fatigue, allowing them to not only spend more hours in the cab in a day but to be more alert while they work, increasing productivity and safety.

4 Often Overlooked CTL & SSL Comfort Features

Comfortable operators experience less fatigue, allowing them to spend more hours in the cab and be more alert while they work.

CTLs' small turning radius allows operators to navigate tight spaces easily.

Back to Basics: Compact Track Loaders as a Rental Choice

The first step when deciding which CTLs to rent is to understand how it is going to be used.

The versatility and ruggedness of the 444 G-tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-tier machines, but at a lower operating weight and smaller size.

John Deere Introduces 444 G-tier Wheel Loader

The versatility and ruggedness of the 444 G-tier are similar to the previously introduced 544 and 644 G-tier machines, but at a lower operating weight and smaller size.

Built to Dig. Built to Last. Peace of Mind Included.

Built to Dig. Built to Last. Peace of Mind Included.

SANY swing boom excavators are compact equipment champs. Powerful and easy to transport. Conquering confined spaces on jobsites across America.

Since Bobcat's CTLs decrease noises and vibration, operators can focus more on their tasks, rather than their surrounding environments, leading to higher productivity and improved safety.

Enhanced Cab Comfort Boosts CTLs’ Productivity

In-the-cab amenities and technology improve operator well-being and efficiency.

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Caterpillar Plans to Expand Electrification and Energy Offerings at CES 2024

Those attending the Consumer Electronics Show 2024 in Las Vegas, NV, will meet the full force of the company's "The Power of Possible" campaign in their almost 9.600 sq ft floor exhibit, running from January 9 - 12.

Medium-sized wheel loaders are an ideal choice when you need fast cycle times, lifting capacity and maneuverability.

Wheel Loader Selection Tips

Proper arm configuration, comfort, visibility, safety, productivity features, payload weighing systems and serviceability all play parts in wheel loader performance.

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Nothing Better Than a Wheel Loader: Tech Advancements for Better Jobsite Productivity

Improved visibility, power and operator comfort are only a few of the many upgrades to the most recent wheel loader models.

Wheel loader performance rides on the right tire selection. Get tips on when to choose radial versus bias tires along with guidelines on proper tire pressure.

Radial or Bias: Which Tires Are Right for Your Wheel Loader?

Wheel loader performance rides on the right tire selection. Get tips on when to choose radial versus bias tires along with guidelines on proper tire pressure.

Top 3 Tips for Purchasing a Diesel Diagnostic Tool

Top 3 Tips for Purchasing a Diesel Diagnostic Tool

A quality diagnostic tool is key for a smooth repair process. With the right tool, technicians have support in making comprehensive repair decisions.

The DEVELON DL320-7 wheel loader is part of the next-generation -7 Series lineup, featuring upgrades such as increased bucket capacity, redesigned cab with first-class comfort features and fuel-saving technologies.

DEVELON DL320-7 Wheel Loader

The dash 7 Series model features the new all-around view monitor camera system option.

As many manufacturers have proven, it’s not difficult to come up with an electric model. Virtually all the large and midsize heavy equipment brands have at least one. The real challenge is optimizing performance, especially in heavy duty applications.

Mastering Electric Power: Demolition Manufacturers Draw from Decades of Experience Engineering Electric Models

As many manufacturers have proven, it’s not difficult to come up with an electric model. Virtually all the large and midsize heavy equipment brands have at least one. The real challenge is optimizing performance, especially in heavy duty applications.

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More New Equipment & Tech from the Construction Industry’s Super Bowl

Even after CONEXPO, the NEW just seems to keep coming in 2023!

Construction heavy equipment was top of mind at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023.

Pushing Dirt: Next Gen CTLs From CONEXPO

Equipment makers respond to high demand for land-clearing power and technology in easy-to-use compact track loaders.

Capable of delivering nine hours of operating time on a full charge, the GEL-5000 is compatible with a range of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) brands, such as Blink Charging and Siemen’s eMobility.

HEVI GEL-5000 Electric Wheel Loader

Capable of delivering nine hours of operating time on a full charge, the GEL-5000 is compatible with a range of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) brands, such as Blink Charging and Siemen’s eMobility.

The GEL-1800 electric wheel loader is compatible with a range of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) brands such as Blink Charging and Siemen’s eMobility.

HEVI GEL-1800 Electric Wheel Loader

The GEL-1800 electric wheel loader is compatible with a range of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) brands such as Blink Charging and Siemen’s eMobility.

The ZX-7 generation wheel loaders feature a power up mode that increases hill-climbing performance and a large cab with panoramic visibility.

Hitachi Showcases ZW-7 Wheel Loaders

The ZX-7 generation wheel loaders feature a power up mode that increases hill-climbing performance and a large cab with panoramic visibility.

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Profit by Choice: Making Money with Machine Selection

July 27, 2023

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to match machines to various needs, including light-duty, performance and high-production applications.

Volvo Construction Equipment recently upgraded its L350H wheel loader, resulting in 10% faster working cycles by 10% and a rise in fuel efficiency — by up to 15%.

Alternatively Powered Wheel Loaders Perform Heavy Lifting on Jobsites

Wheel loaders with traditional combustion engines are practical, well-established and familiar to fleet managers and operators alike, and yet the new, electric versions don't have engine maintenance costs, have fewer emissions and can be used indoors.

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Wacker Neuson Expands Utility Track Loader Line With SM60, SM120

These utility track loaders (also called mini skid steers or compact utility loaders) are designed for landscaping projects, light site work, grading, auguring, general material handling and more.

As the largest model in Hyundai’s A series wheel loader product line, the new Hyundai HL985A wheel loader is designed for high-production jobs including quarrying, aggregates and other mass-volume material handling applications.

Hyundai Large-capacity HL985A Wheel Loader at CONEXPO

As the largest model in Hyundai’s A series wheel loader product line, the new Hyundai HL985A wheel loader is designed for high-production jobs including quarrying, aggregates and other mass-volume material handling applications.

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Inspired by You, Designed for the Job | JLG®

Every job is a new way to leave your mark on tomorrow. Don’t settle for anything less than a partner who shares your drive to do your best work.