Visit the Caterpillar Technology Hub at the CAT Festival Grounds CONEXPO Booth

Explore the CONEXPO CAT Booth Technology hub, where attendees can find information on VisionLink, Cat Command, Cat Detect and Ease of Use technologies.

March 14, 2023

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Technology subject matter experts of Caterpillar provide detailed rundowns of the 2023 CONEXPO CAT booth's Technology Hub. Be sure to visit the Technology hub at the CAT booth at the Festival Grounds -- booth F9127 -- to sign up for the Strike Pay Dirt Challenge, a Cat Command experience requiring participants to remotely operate a wheel loader, allowing those who compete to show off their precision and skill. Attendees must be present to enter and win--don't miss out on the chance to try Cat Command in real life (IRL)!

Components that can improve visibility include rearview cameras, around-view monitor camera systems and sensors.

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2022 Contractors Top 50 New Products Award 63f589c68dad5

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

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

The Woodcracker tree saw with grapple is compatible with three Manitou rotating telehandlers — the MRT 2260, MRT 2660 and MRT 3060 Vision+.

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High power from a 554Wh battery for consistent, powerful performance.

DEWALT POWERSHIFT 554WH Battery

High power from a 554Wh battery for consistent, powerful performance.

Volvo Ex Tease

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Designed for construction surveyors, the R780 GNNS Smart Antenna offers performance in challenging GNSS environments, such as blocked sky, multi-path or degraded signal conditions.

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The cordless narrow crown stapler kit can drive up to 700 narrow crown staples per charge.

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

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

Compact wheeled excavators within the 6-ton to 13-ton range have emerged as a critical segment within the construction machinery market.

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Hitachi Dh2

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Designed for diesel construction machines Tier 4 and above.

Powered by a 2.0Ah 18V battery, the cordless nailer enables individuals to drive up to 700 brads per charge.

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Weighing 10 lbs. including reaction arm and battery, the BTW-Series is equipped with an integrated digital motor vectoring system delivering repeatable torque up to 6,000 ft. lbs.

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The tool features a 2-1/4 peak hp brushless motor that handles router bits up to 2-1/2 in. in diameter and is equipped with a plunge lock lever, an adjustable three-position turret stop, a tool-free depth adjustment system and a spindle lock.

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In some scenarios, the higher reach makes it possible to load a truck more efficiently from one side instead of spending time loading from each side of the truck.

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The BILT survey found that 89% of executives were concerned that their training programs were inefficient.

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The Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 has a maximum capacity of 110 tons and a long 203-ft. telescopic boom for reach.

Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 All-terrain Crane

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Powered by a 20.4-kWh lithium-ion battery, the ZT6000e provides up to eight hours of run time per full charge.

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The enclosed cab option protects the operator from various elements and helps teams work in extreme conditions.

CASE Adds Cab Option to CASE H Series Rough-terrain Forklifts

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The CASE 695SV side-shift and center-pivot models feature a tool carrier loader arm, allowing them to do double duty as a wheel loader.

CASE 695SV Construction King Backhoe Loaders

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The updated features will help teams working in confined jobsites with new capabilities that support visibility and control.

CASE Updates F Series Compact Wheel Loaders

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The 651G delivers a breakout force of nearly 24,000 lbs. and lifting capacity of over 16,100 lbs. to help teams plow through tough jobs.

CASE 651G Wheel Loader

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The CX50D comes standard with multifunctional hydraulics and a second auxiliary circuit, as well as an optional third auxiliary circuit for advanced attachments like tilt rotators and grapples.

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The Hyundai HT100V CTL working in a gravel-hauling application.

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Using modern estimating programs, workers can easily use historical scope and cost data to create more accurate estimates.

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Do More with the JCB Mini Excavator

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With zero tail swing and a small footprint, the JCB mini excavator is tougher on the competition and easier on you. After all, just because space is limited, doesn’t mean your performance has to be. Experience better. Learn more at JCB.com.