You’re stoked for the upcoming IFPE show in Las Vegas, we get it. But don’t forget that—along with hundreds of component manufacturers—the show is co-located with CONEXPO-CON/AGG, one of the world’s great construction equipment expos. And Caterpillar will have a pretty impressive presence, with four exhibit areas totaling about 60,000 sq-ft of floor space. So, while your point of going to IFPE may be to scout out hydraulic valve manufacturers for your next project, it might be educational to see what a company like Cat is doing with hydraulic valves on their newest mining or construction machines.
Cat will have more than 40 machines on hand, many with integrated technologies to help equipment operators, get maximum productivity from each machine. The displays will present a variety of Cat work tools, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final engines, components and service parts.
More than a dozen Cat machines will make their North American trade show debut. These include F Series hydraulic excavators, M Series medium wheel loaders, new C Series articulated trucks and G Series off-highway rigid-frame trucks, a new track-type tractor, a new wheel tractor-scraper and a new track drill.
Here’s where you can find the displays:
North Hall, booth 10915—Displays will focus on Cat Connect, which brings together Cat technology products and services in integrated and scalable forms. The most recently introduced machines on display include the 336F Hybrid Hydraulic Excavator. The hydraulic hybrid technology proven to reduce fuel consumption by an average of 25% in 336G H applications now is incorporated in the refined 336F H. In addition, the largest of the new F Series line, the 390F, will be displayed. The new M Series wheel loader line will be represented by the 972M XE. XE technology results in 25% lower fuel consumption on average compared to machines with traditional torque converters. The M Series wheel loader line sports a brand new model, the 982M, which also will be displayed. In contrast to the big machines, the recently introduced Cat D Series Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders and Multi Terrain Loaders will also be on the floor.
Gold Lot, booth 1015—About 15 machines including a new motor grader and a new scraper will be here. This exhibit also is home to the Cat Merchandise Center, Cat Rental and the Cat dealer area.
Gold Lot, booth 1332—This display includes the latest from Caterpillar OEM Solutions. An articulated truck with bare chassis is available for mounting specialty bodies and other equipment.
South Hall, booth 84318—Caterpillar Product Support will present an array of components, parts and services available to keep machines running efficiently.
