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MOTOR GRADERS

Tell us about the range of Motor Graders offered by you, in terms uptime and maximize profitability. VisionLink connects customers
of types, capacities and applications. Have you launched any with a comprehensive overview of their entire fleet to optimize
new products or launching new products in the near future. equipment performance and gives the customers confidence in INTERACTION
Customers expects the product solutions to be equipped with their operation and access to actionable information.
technologies that provide them improved fuel efficiency, increased Cat Productivity, a cloud-based productivity management tool
productivity and increased dependability and Cat 120 GC Motor helps to deliver real benefits for customers such as fuel reduction,
Grader is designed keeping customer preferences in mind and with cost reduction, improved productivity, optimized efficiency,
the possibility to customize the machine to specific uses. improved utilization, and payload reporting. The improved
Our Motor Graders are highly configured with some of the best analytical and service capabilities such as telematics, inspections,
industry defining features. The Cat 120 GC Motor Grader combines SOS Services, as well as eCommerce platforms like www.Parts.Cat.
reliable performance with cost-efficient owning and operating. It Com, and other dealer specific mobile applications are making
works on low cost-per-hour operation mechanism to enhance fuel it easy for our customers to own, operate and maintain the
savings with standard features such as ECO mode. Easy Machine equipment at a click of a button.
Servicing with grouped filter locations, Extended maintenance All these features represent Caterpillar’s commitment to leveraging
cycles, cab comfort options, simple-to-operate, quick and technology and innovation to improve sustainability of products,
accurate hydraulic controls. services, and solutions for its customers. Every product and service
Cat Motor Graders are easy to own and operate. These machines get one step closer to fulfilling the purpose to help customer build
provide precision grading by controlling the blade using the a better world.
lever controls of the cab and ensures maximum productivity and
reduces rework. Detail us on your company’s emphasis on Research, Design and
Cat Motor Graders are equipped with AccuGrade™ Grade Control innovation.
System enhances grading accuracy and virtually eliminates the Caterpillar is a technology leader in the industry and has a 90+ year
need for survey stakes. The revolutionary Caterpillar solution is history of product innovation and development. The company’s
factory integrated, sensor-independent, and features a suite of technology strategy is determined by its assessment of how and
products which includes cross slope, sonic, laser, Global Positioning where its machines will be working over the long term. Based on
System (GPS), and Automatic Total Station (ATS) technology etc. this assessment, we focus on solving customer problems by making
the machines smarter. Our products are ahead of time and aimed
Intelligent machines, telematics and IoT are becoming a trend at increasing productivity for its customers. As we invest in research
with equipment, your comments. Cutting edge technology and development, our teams are constantly working with our
featured in your machines. What distinguishes your equipment dealers and customers to understand better what they expect .
from competitors. We focus on embedding sustainability into the design, manufacture,
We are committed to understanding the needs of our customers and delivery of everything we do. We consider sustainability in our
and delivering pioneering products by growing our reliance on technology development strategies and new product introduction
services with a focus on digital-enabled solutions and aftermarket (NPI) process. Through R&D efforts, we develop new and more
to increase customer loyalty thereby strengthening our relationships sustainable products and services for customers.
with our customers.
Our technology solutions combined with the unmatched support Tell us about the indigenisation efforts undertaken by the company
and experience of the Cat dealer network help customers to meet the market requirements? What is the company’s
maximize their fleet efficiency and profitability. Cat® Product Link™, approach to implementing the ‘Make in India’ drive?
along with GPS connect, which not only help improve traceability Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction
and visibility but also enable the systems to observe, identify and and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines,
understand different facets of heavy machinery operation without industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar
human intervention and improves the maintenance and operation does business on every continent, principally operating through
of machines. three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource
Cat® Grade with Assist for excavators uses machine position sensors Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing
and operator-defined depth and slope parameters to automate and related services through our Financial Products segment.
boom and stick movements for more accurate cuts with less effort In India, Caterpillar has been active since the 1930s and at
to help increase operator efficiency. present there are over 7,300 people work at Caterpillar and about
Cat Motor Grader equipped with AccuGrade™ Grade Control 4,000 people work at Cat dealers. Our presence in India includes
System enhances grading accuracy and virtually eliminates the state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, high-tech research and
need for survey stakes. The revolutionary Caterpillar solution is development, as well as numerous global support organizations.
factory integrated, sensor-independent, and features a suite of We make a range of equipment in India that includes Off-highway
products which includes cross slope, sonic, laser, Global Positioning Trucks, Large Mining Trucks, Hydraulic excavators, Motor graders,
System (GPS), and Automatic Total Station (ATS) technology etc. backhoe loaders, Skid steer loaders, Wheel loaders, engines and
With more than 1.4 million connected assets capturing and gensets etc. Caterpillar team and Cat dealers are spread across
reporting machine operating data, customers are now availing hundreds of locations in India to serve and support our customers
solutions like Cat Productivity and VisionLink® to help increase and respond quickly to their needs.

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