January 2025 Vol. 80 No. 1
New Products
New Products - January 2025
CASE
CASE Construction Equipment is offering crews a new way to distinguish themselves on the job site with the release of a rare, limited edition 580 Super N Construction King backhoe loader. Commemorating CASE’s history of innovation, the unit adds a distinctive look to the 580 Super N model, a staple machine known as a reliable performer on the job site.
“The 580 Super N backhoe loader has always been an iconic machine in terms of job-site performance. Now, we’re giving it an iconic job-site presence with this signature edition,” said Terry Dolan, vice president-North America, CASE Construction Equipment. “Who says your workhorse machine can’t also be a show horse?”
Limited in production to only 50 machines, the uniquely designed 580 Super N backhoe loaders feature a metallic silver and dark gray color scheme, the throwback CASE “tread” logo, an air-suspension seat with special upholstery and individually numbered badge plates that bear the signature of CASE founder Jerome Increase Case.
The emblematic styling nods to a rich, 180-plus year history of groundbreaking innovation at CASE. The company pioneered a wide range of road construction equipment and was the first to introduce a factory-integrated backhoe loader in 1957. CASE was also the first company to commercially release an electric backhoe loader, the 580EV, which came out in 2024.
The 97-horsepower J.I. CASE Signature Edition backhoe loader matches the industry-leading breakout forces and speeds of the standard 580 Super N and offers the same features like four-wheel-drive, PowerLift and Extendahoe technology, ProControl swing dampening and ECO Mode for fuel savings. Different configurations are available with PowerDrive Powershift or Power Shuttle transmission options and pilot or the popular CASE foot swing controls.
CAT
Caterpillar Inc. announced the new Cat D8 dozer with advanced technology designed to provide faster and more accurate results. The next generation design makes it easier for operators to transition to different machine sizes.
The bulldozer’s elevated sprocket offers better ride and balance than low-drive undercarriages, and its long undercarriage delivers the D8’s renowned performance of high penetration forces and superior dozing performance.
The Cat C15 engine offers an increase in horsepower over the previous build to take on a wide range of dozing, ripping and grading tasks.
Redesigned cab
The D8 dozer’s next generation cab offers more space than the previous design, complete with a wide air suspension seat with multiple adjustment options. Featuring an integrated rollover protective structure (ROPS), the next generation cab provides 17-percent improved visibility than the previous design. It can be removed in approximately 30 minutes to facilitate machine servicing.
The 254-mm (10-inch) touchscreen main display has built-in key features to give operators an overview of the machine, technologies and helpful tips. When the machine is in reverse, the standard high-definition rearview camera feed shows prominently in the display. Distributed air from the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system effectively circulates around the operator and helps reduce window fogging and frosting. Broad technology offering Assist technology features minimizes operator input, boosting productivity for less experienced operators, and decreasing effort and fatigue for everyone, while delivering quicker and more precise outcomes.
Cat Assist with Attachment Reader Option (ARO) standard features include:
- Stable Blade to work seamlessly with operator inputs to help produce a smoother surface when operating manually.
- Traction Control automatically reduces track slip to save time, fuel and track wear.
- Steer Assist reduces steering inputs by automating track and blade tilt steering.
- Blade Load Monitor leverages GPS and provides real-time feedback on current load versus optimal blade load, based on ground conditions, and actively monitors machine load and track slip.
- AutoRip automates ripper raise/lower and shank in/out positioning to maximize ripping productivity.
- Attachment Ready Option (ARO) provides wiring and mounting for faster installation of dealer-installed options like Cat Grade with 3D, AccuGrade, Universal Total Station (UTS) or other grade control systems.
- AutoCarry uses a GPS signal to automate blade lift, helping to maintain consistent blade load and reduce track slip.
- Cat Grade with Slope Assist automatically maintains pre-established blade position without a GNSS/GPS signal.
- Slope Indicate is included in the main machine displace and shows side slope and uphill/downhill grades to help operators with slope work.
Remote operation
Featuring an external connector for efficient dealer installation of a plug-and-play, roof-mounted remote-control unit, the new D8 dozer ships from the factory, remote control ready. Cat Command for Dozing removes the operator from the cab by enabling remote dozer operation when working in hazardous environments.
With no on-site network requirements, the portable and lightweight Command console provides quick and efficient line-of-sight remote control from up to 400 m (1,312 feet) for optimum operator visibility. The Command station delivers comfortable, non-line-of-sight operation either on-site or from miles away. The station features a comfortable seat, familiar controls and allows the use of Grade, Payload, Assist and other technologies using the included touchscreen.
Enhanced machine connectivity
The next generation D8 dozer design enables a wider range of machine connectivity than prior models. Streamlining service efficiency, Remote Troubleshoot saves time and money by allowing the Cat dealer to perform dozer diagnostic testing remotely. Remote Flash enables on-board software updates without a technician at a convenient time that does not disrupt the production schedule.
Customizable dashboards streamline fleet management efficiency by providing critical machine operating information like dozer hours, miles, location with mapping, idle time, CO2 emissions, asset status and operation, and fuel utilization. The D8 dozer leverages VisionLink to provide actionable data insights, accessed anywhere a connection is available through Cat Product Link, for all connected assets, regardless of fleet size or manufacturer.
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