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2013

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Guide

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YOU’RE MAKING A LIVING. WE’RE MAKING IT EASIER.

Welcome! ALL YOU NEED IS AN OPERATOR AND A CAT 420F BACKHOE. Experience the difference of a Cat® Backhoe Loader. Spacious operator station features ergonomic joystick controls, ample legroom and an air suspension seat to keep you comfortable all day long. Built for greater reach, dump height, breakout force and pushing power, the Cat 420F helps you get more done to improve your bottom line.

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Welcome to the 2013 On the Job Buyers’ Guide showcasing the complete range of Cat® products for building construction and related applications.

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You’ll find information about many of the new Cat products along with the proven, dependable performers that you have come to expect from Caterpillar and our dealership.

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Our support services, work tool attachments, technology products and other larger products that may be useful for your specialized projects are also included. Please retain this complimentary 2013 On the Job Buyers’ Guide for future reference and be sure to contact us if you have any questions. You can also learn more about product families, individual machines and view detailed specifications by logging onto cat.com. www.empirecat.com www.cat.com

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COMPACT TRACK LOADERS 6 SOIL COMPACTORS 20

MULTI TERRAIN LOADERS 7 ASPHALT PAVING 21 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS 10

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TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS 12 TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 24 WHEEL LOADERS/ 14 OTHER PRODUCTS 26 integrated toolcarriErs WORK TOOL ATTACHMENTS 28 WHEEL EXCAVATORS 16 DEALER SUPPORT 34 telehanders 17

On the Job™ is published by High Velocity Communications Inc. on behalf of your Cat Dealer. Publisher, Mark Sell • Editor, John Rondy • Associate Creative Director, Jay Blazek • Art Director, Eric Valk • Director of Client Services, Kelly Pemper. Every attempt has been made to ensure specifications are accurate. Because specifications are subject to change without notice, check with us, your Cat Dealer, for the latest information. Some photography provided courtesy of Caterpillar Inc. CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos and “Caterpillar Yellow,” and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. High Velocity Communications Inc., 1121 Marlin Court, Suite A, Waukesha, WI 53186-1464. On the Job is a trademark of High Velocity Communications Inc. Phone 262.544.6600. Please submit address corrections and changes via email to: [email protected]. Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. Volume 4 Number 1.

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Skid Steer Loaders

216B Series 3, 226B Series 3, 236B Series 3, 242B Series 3, 246C, 252B Series 3, 262C Series 2, 272D, 272D XHP • Net Power – 47 hp to 106 hp • Rated Operating Capacities – 1,400 lb to 3,600 lb • Adjustable, seat-mounted controls and an available air ride seat keep operators comfortable throughout the workday • Sealed and pressurized cabs provide a cleaner, quieter work environment • Ride control option assures an even smoother ride and better material retention

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Compact Track Loaders

Multi Terrain Loaders

259B Series 3, 279C Series 2, 289C Series 2, 299D, 299D XHP

247B Series 3, 257B Series 3, 277C Series 2, 287C Series 2

• Net Power – 71 hp to 106 hp • Rated Operating Capacities – 50% tipping load – 2,950 lb to 4,550 lb • Steel embedded track and steel undercarriage components maximize life in harsh ground conditions • Fully suspended steel undercarriage delivers smoother ride and better material retention • Spacious, sealed and pressurized cab, adjustable seat-mounted controls and available air ride seat provide comfortable work environment all-shift long

• Net Power – 56 hp to 73 hp • Rated Operating Capacities – 50% tipping load, 2,150 lb to 3,800 lb • Unique rubber track undercarriage delivers low ground pressure so you can work on sensitive surfaces and in soft underfoot conditions • Spacious, sealed and pressurized cabs provide comfortable work environments

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Backhoe & Industrial Loaders

414E IL, 416F, 420F/420F IT, 430F/430F IT, 450E • Net Power – 87 hp to 124 hp • Digging Depths – 14.3 ft to 17.2 ft • Operating Weights – 22,466 lb to 27,115 lb • New F Series Backhoe Loaders—416F, 420F and 430F—feature Cat® C4.4 engines that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB emissions standards • Powerful, load-sensing, closed-center hydraulic systems deliver greater lift capacity, more bucket breakout force and increased backhoe control • Travel speeds up to 25 mph enable faster travel between jobsites

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Hydraulic Excavators SMALL 312E, 314E CR, 315D L, 316E, 316E L, 318E, 318E l • Net Power – 91 hp to 113 hp • Operating Weights – 29,770 lb to 41,010 lb • Improved fuel efficiency delivers more work at lower cost • Higher digging forces, increased lifting capacity and more drawbar pull offer best-in-class versatility and performance • Sleek, in-cab LCD monitor is full color, user friendly and provides access to service, performance and maintenance tracking • Unparalleled Tool Control System offers preset Cat tool settings and pre-programmable pressure and flow for up to 10 hydraulic work tools

MINI 300.9D, 301.4C, 301.7D, 302.4D, 302.7D, 303.5D CR, 303.5E CR, 304E CR, 305E CR, 305.5E CR, 308E CR SB • Net Power – 13 hp to 65 hp • High digging forces and fast cycle times help you complete more work faster • Quiet, spacious cabs and smooth ergonomic controls, with integrated auxiliary and swing boom functions keep you comfortable and reduce operator fatigue • Pin-Grabber Coupler and quick disconnects enable the operator to change mini excavator work tool attachments quickly • Auto idle, auto two-speed and a load-sensing variable pump optimize fuel efficiency • A compact or standard radius tail swing with a swing or fixed boom option provides a good match to any jobsite

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Track-type Tractors

MEDIUM D6K, D6K2, D6N, D6N (Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB), D6T (Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB), D7E, D7E (Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB)

SMALL D3K2, D4K2, D5K2 • Net Power – 80 hp to 104 hp • Operating Weights – 17,544 lb to 20,534 lb • Versatile machines that deliver unmatched finish grading performance • Engines meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB emissions standards • New Stable Blade feature complements operator blade control input, reducing fatigue, while increasing productivity in finish grading applications • New Eco Mode delivers up to 25 percent extra fuel savings • New Traction Control reduces track slip at maximum load • New Power Pitch feature enables the blade pitch to be adjusted hydraulically from the operator’s seat to boost productivity • New ventilated/heated seat and heated control handles help increase operator comfort in all climates

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• Net Power – 125 hp to 235 hp • Operating Weights – 28,409 lb to 57,441 lb • Engines and aftertreatment meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB emissions standards • Innovative diesel-electric technology on D7E and revolutionary drive train transmit power to the ground very efficiently for greater dozing power that requires less fuel, delivers balanced performance, and increases productivity and efficiency for best-in-class total ownership costs over life of machine • D6K2 offers foldable blade design to enable transport without removing blade • All models deliver extraordinary power with smooth, precise control to help you achieve greater production and a lower cost per yard

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Wheel Loaders/ Integrated Toolcarriers

SMALL 924K, 930K, IT38H, IT38K, 938H, 938K • Net Power – 141 hp to 169 hp • Operating Weights – 28,360 lb to 35,104 lb • New 924K, 930K and 938K are totally redesigned with new engines that meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim/EU Stage IIIB emissions standards • Large, spacious cabs feature excellent visibility, extremely low sound levels, automatic temperature control and ergonomic seat-mounted joystick controls so you can concentrate on your work in comfort • Optimized, parallel lift Z-bar loader linkage for superior performance and flexibility

COMPACTS 906H, 906H2, 907H2, 908H2, 914G2, IT14G2 • Net Power – 70 hp to 95 hp • Operating Weights – 12,412 lb to 18,632 lb • Strong breakout forces, fast cycle times and aggressive performance packaged in one compact machine • Superior reach, excellent visibility and low-effort joystick control enable you to place material easily and efficiently • Spacious cabs with joystick controls keep you comfortable throughout the workday • Ride Control option provides an even more comfortable ride and greater material retention over rough terrain • Skid Steer Loader style coupler on the 906H2, 907H2 and 908H2 enables use of Cat® Skid Steer Loader work tool attachments for increased versatility • Tackle more jobs with one machine using the extensive line of Cat work tool attachments

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Wheel Excavators

Telehandlers TH255, TH406, TH407, TH514, TL642C, TL943C, TL1055C, TL1255C • Rated Operating Capacities – 5,500 lb to 12,000 lb • Maximum Lift Height – 18.4 ft to 53.4 ft • Wide range of lift capacities and lift heights to meet most lifting needs • Spacious cab and suspension seat keep you comfortable all shift long • Three steering modes offer improved maneuverability on any terrain • Single lever joystick contains all boom functions for easy operation • Hydraulic stabilizers for the TL Series models provide extra support and increased capacity at reach for work on any terrain

M313D, M315D, M316D, M318D, M322D • Net Power – 128 hp to 165 hp • Travel Speeds – up to 23 mph • The versatility and mobility of wheel excavators enable you to complete jobs in less time using fewer machines • Wheel excavators can move quickly from job to job minimizing the need for, and cost of, additional transportation • Ideally suited for applications, such as ditch cleaning and road maintenance that require travel while using a work tool attachment • Multiple auxiliary hydraulic options enable use of a wide range of work tool attachments • With a Tool Control System, you can pre-program hydraulic flow and pressure for up to 10 different work tool attachments • Best-in-class visibility, to front, upwards and to both sides, plus standard rear video camera that displays on monitor in cab

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Vocational Trucks

CT660 • Net Power – 330 hp to 550 hp • Available with reliable 10.5 L, 12.4 L or 15.2 L engines • Proven CX31 Automatic Transmission delivers reliable performance • Variable chassis lengths in 2.0-in. increments • Fuel tanks available in 60-, 80-, 100- and 120-gallon capacities • Application-matched axle selections include Meritor, Dana or Fabco and 6X4, 8X6, 6X6 or 4X4 configurations • Ideal for dump trucks, transport trucks, concrete mixers, heavy haulers or other vocational truck applications – visit our dealership or DriveCat.com

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Soil Compactors

Asphalt Paving Tandem Vibratory Rollers – Select from a range of 18 models to meet your mainline or commercial paving needs:

ASPHALT PAVERS – Seven traCK and six wheel models to match your applications: • Gross Power – 46 hp to 225 hp • Operating Weights – 9,921 lb to 44,558 lb • Paving Widths – 4.6 ft - 19.5 ft • High horsepower and excellent mobility enable operators to precisely place mats • Independent feeder systems reduce material segregation and handwork • Ventilation system provides more comfortable work environment for operators • Cat screeds feature hydraulically variable width adjustment and heated screed plates

LARGE 815F Series 2, 825H • Net Power – 232 hp to 354 hp • Operating Weights – 45,765 lb to 72,164 lb • Tamping wheels with chevron-tip design offer greater ground pressure to maximize soil density and provide excellent traction and a smooth ride • Work at higher speeds to keep pace with a fast-moving scraper fleet or an articulated truck hauling operation

SINGLE DRUM VIBRATORY CP44, CP54, CP54B, CP56, CP56B, CP64, CP68B, CP74, CP74B, CP76, CS44, CS54, CS54 XT, CS54B, CS56, CS56B, CS64, CS68B, CS74, CS74B, CS76, CS76 XT, CS78B

Pneumatic Tire Compactors – Choose the size and configuration from five models that best meet your needs: • Gross Power – 100 hp to 133 hp • Operating Weights – 28,528 lb to 59,525 lb • Compaction Widths – 69 in to 90 in • Ballast compartments are easily accessible for quick loading • Ballast positioned to provide balanced wheel-to-weight ratio • All wheel oscillation available on some models

• Gross Power – 100 hp to 174 hp • Operating Weights w/cab – 15,961 lb to 41,542 lb • Compaction Width – 50 in to 84 in • Deliver high compactive effort, speed and gradeability to achieve density in fewest number of passes for maximum productivity in a wide range of applications • Pod-style vibratory system ensures peak compaction and minimal service • AccuGrade™ Compaction GPS Mapping and Measurement package available as an option on some models

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• Gross Power – 22 hp to 137 hp • Operating Weights – 3,274 lb to 28,616 lb • Compaction Widths – 31 in to 84 in • Extended service intervals reduce downtime and maintenance costs • Pod style vibratory system ensures peak compaction performance and minimal service • High dynamic force helps achieve density in least number of passes • Excellent visibility to the drum edges

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Track Loaders

Generator Sets

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omplete range of diesel and gas generator sets – integrated power solutions include rental units, switchgears, remote monitoring, automatic transfer switches, and uninterruptible power supply.

• Ratings from 65 to 6,520 kW • Powered by Cat® engines • Wide range of factory-designed options • Easy to specify, permit, install and test • World-class fuel efficiency and low life-cycle cost • Excellent transient response and steady-state performance • Emissions compliance with most worldwide regulations • Single-source turnkey support from your Cat Dealer

953D, 963D, 973D • Net Power – 148 hp to 263 hp • Operating Weights – 34,381 lb to 61,857 lb • Increased horsepower enables excellent maneuverability, powerful excavating and efficient truck loading • Redesigned, ergonomic cabs provide greater operator comfort • Revolutionary SystemOne™ undercarriage and a new implement system increase productivity and drastically reduce operating costs • Ideal for working in the toughest underfoot conditions on demanding construction and demolition jobsites

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Technology Solutions

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ontractors can no longer effectively compete for bids without employing advanced technology solutions from GPS to telematics to enhance productivity, efficiency and safety; reduce or eliminate cost overages; and significantly reduce machine owning and operating costs. Caterpillar is at the forefront of automated control systems and equipment monitoring solutions. By helping you win more bids and efficiently handle greater volumes of material, this competitive edge enables you to bank higher profits.

AccuGrade™ – This Laser Grade Control System can improve the accuracy and productivity of grading and excavating equipment by as much as 50% compared to conventional methods. Product Link™ – A broad array of desktop information about each machine enables equipment managers to deploy their assets in the most efficient manner. Site boundaries and security alerts prevent unauthorized use or movement of equipment. VisionLink™ – Monitoring all machine operating systems and vital functions provides a window into individual

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machine performance. The resulting recommendations for maintenance, component replacement, as well as application and repair reduce costs and improve availability. For mixed-fleet owners, the system can be installed to monitor every piece of equipment. SITECH – Caterpillar and Trimble® machine control systems for your entire fleet as well as Trimble’s portfolio of Connected Site™ solutions enable contractors to lower operating costs and improve productivity, accuracy and safety.

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Other Products

Track-type Tractors

LARGE D8T, D9T, D10T, D11T/D11T CD (Tier 4 Final) • Net Power – 310 hp to 850 hp • Operating Weights – 84,850 lb to 229,848 lb

Motor Graders

120M, 120M2, 120M2 AWD, 12M, 12M2, 12M2 AWD, 140M, 140M AWD, 140M2, 140M2 AWD, 14M, 160M, 160M2, 160M2 AWD, 16M, 24M • Net Power – 138 hp to 533 hp • Operating Weights – 31,891 lb to 138,287 lb

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he Caterpillar® product line—including more than 300 models spread across a wide range of product families—continues to grow to meet diverse customer needs. While the 2013 On the Job Buyers’ Guide focuses on the machines most commonly used by contractors focused on building construction and other projects, you may have operations in other market segments or plan on expanding your operations into other categories that require even

larger equipment. Whatever your equipment needs, we have Caterpillar solutions that you can rely on for expert assistance with machine and work tool attachment selection, configuration, application, operator training, equipment management and maintenance. Let us know how we can assist you with your growth plans requiring equipment in any of the following product categories:

Wheel Loaders

Hydraulic Excavators

Wheel-Tractor and Towed Scrapers

TS180, TS185, TS220, TS225, 621H, 623H, 627H, 631G, 637G, 657G • Choose from open bowl, elevating and towed designs • Heaped Capacities – 18.8 yd3 to 44 yd3 • Maximum Travel Speed – up to 33.5 mph • Rated Loads – 45,900 lb to 104,000 lb

Paving Products Cold Planers Rotary Mixers

Forestry Products Feller Bunchers Forest Machines Forwarders Harvesters Knuckleboom Loaders Skidders

Surface Mining Belt Systems Draglines Drills Electric Rope Shovels

Underground Mining

MEDIUM 320D L, 320D LRR, 320E L, 320E LRR, 321D LCR, 324E, 328D LCR, 329E

Off-Highway Trucks 770, 772, 773G, 775G, 777G

Belt Systems

• Net Power – 211 hp to 369 hp • Operating Weight – 42,068 lb to 66,823 lb

• Net Power – 148 hp to 232 hp • Operating Weights – 44,820 lb to 68,958 lb

• Nominal Payloads – 40 tons to 98.4 tons • Top Speeds (loaded) – 41.6 mph to 49.5 mph

Rock Flow Systems

LARGE 988H, 990H, 992K, 993K, 994F, 994H

LARGE 336D L, 336E L, 345D L, 349E, 365C L, 385C L

Articulated Trucks

High Wall Miners

MEDIUM 950H, 950K, IT62K, 962H, 962K, 966H, 966K, 966K XE, 972H, 972K, 980H, 980K

• Net Power – 501 hp to 1,463 hp • Operating Weights – 128,328 lb to 430,858 lb

• Net Power – 268 hp to 513 hp • Operating Weights – 78,634 lb to 187,360 (vary depending on configuration)

725, 730, 730 Ejector, 735, 735B, 740, 740 Ejector, 740B, 740B EJ • Net Power – 309 hp to 474 hp • Hauling Capacities – 25 to 43.5 tons

Wheel Dozers

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Drills

Hardrock, Longwall, Room and Pillar

Trucks Load, Haul, Dump Loaders (LHD)

Pipelayers Material Handlers Tunnel Boring Machines

814F Series 2, 824H, 834H, 844H, 854K

Lift Trucks

• Net Power – 232 hp to 904 hp • Operating Weights – 47,877 lb to 216,273 lb

Industrial and Waste Machines

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Work Tool Attachments

The range of work tool attachments includes:

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• Augers

ork tool attachments are available for purchase or rental. Be sure to check with us regarding your specific requirements.

• Backhoes • Blades • Brooms

• Tailor Cat® machines to the specific requirements of your jobsites

• Brushcutters

• Perform multiple tasks across a wider range of applications

Brooms

• Buckets • Cold Planers

• Provide total system solutions and make short work of any task

• Compactors • Couplers

• Enable one machine to perform the work of several

• Forks

• Help you bid successfully on a broader range of projects

• Grapples • Hammers • Material Handling Arms • Mulchers Cold Planers

Couplers

• Multi Processors • Pulverizers • Rakes • Rippers • Shears Hammers

• Snow Blowers • Snow Plows & Wings • Stump Grinders • Thumbs • Tillers • Trenchers • Truss Booms • Wheel Saws

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Power Box Rakes Landscape Rakes

Material Handling Arms

Stump Grinders

Thumbs

Brushcutters

Grapple Buckets

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Grapples

Pulverizers

Winches

Rippers

Shears

Blades

Multi Processors

Backhoes Forks

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COULD YOUR EQUIPMENT BE SENDING YOU A MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE?

Dealer Support

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hen you purchase, lease or rent a Cat® machine from our dealership, you receive much more than the reliability, productivity and efficiency built into every Cat product. You can be confident that you’ll benefit from unparalleled customer support services and the expertise of seasoned professionals to serve your every need. The range of support includes: • The industry’s most extensive machine lineup • Broad range of work tool attachments • Selection of Cat Certified Used equipment • Extensive fleet of Cat and allied rental equipment • Technology products to increase productivity, reduce costs • Machine selection and configuration assistance • Operator, maintenance and service training • The Cat Financial Commercial Account for parts, service, rentals, work tool attachments and used equipment

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Routine maintenance is a fluid situation. You don’t always know what you’ll find. But thanks to S•O•S fluid analysis, Empire doesn’t have to pull your machine apart to see what’s going on inside. Cat technicians can detect contaminants 1/5 the size of a human hair. Which means small problems don’t turn into big ones. SM

• Full range of purchase, lease and rental financing options • Cat Reman, quality used and Classic™ parts • Extensive new parts inventory at each of our locations • Full range of diagnostic tools, services and equipment • Complete shop and field service by experienced technicians • S•O•S Fluids Analysis program • An array of customizable Customer Support Agreements • Total Maintenance & Repair Agreements • Cat Insurance Physical Damage program

Check your fluids by checking out the Empire S•O•S Fluids Lab!

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