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‘Round These Parts SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION • NOVEMBER 1904 – 2004 HOLT CAT Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation NSIDENSIDENSIDE ....................II Special Feature: Holt Heritage of Innovation CAT’s New 953C & 963C Track Loaders Osage Environmental, Inc. Duininck Bros. Inc. Jerusalem Corp. ‘Round These Parts . FALL ISSUE 2004 ON THE COVER: During 2004, HOLT CAT is celebrating its “Heritage of Innovation” by recognizing the 100-year anniversary of the first practical track-type tractor. Read the full story beginning on page 8. AUSTIN ......................(512) 282-2011 9601 South IH 35 78767 BRIDGEPORT .............(940) 684-6298 (Parts Sales) 1409 Chico Highway 76426 CORPUS CHRISTI......(361) 852-2200 1319 S. Padre Island Drive 78416 DALLAS......................(972) 721-2000 2000 E. Airport Freeway 75062 FORT WORTH ............(817) 246-6651 Holt Rental Services..(817) 847-8880 549 N. Jim Wright Freeway 76108 LAREDO .....................(956) 722-0075 The recently improved 953C and 963C Track Loaders are productive in a wide range of applications 14300 FM 1472 78045 and are built on field proven designs with innovative features. LONGVIEW ................(903) 758-6175 1407 Farm Road 1845 75603 NORTH DALLAS ........(972) 785-6571 Holt Rental Services..(972) 785-6565 10950 Plano Rd. 75238-1322 Holt Rental Services The Inside PFLUGERVILLE..........(512) 252-9696 16017 N. IH 35 78660 SAN ANTONIO ..........(210) 648-1111 New and Improved 953C & 963C Track Loaders: Holt Rental Services..(210) 333-8505 3302 So. W. W. 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Both updated models are productive in a wide range of WESLACO..................(956) 968-2161 are built on field proven designs while applications. Excavating, clearing, Holt Rental Services..(956) 447-9105 stripping topsoil, landscape contouring, 725 East State Hwy. 83 78596 incorporating innovative features in response to customer feedback. grading, dozing, backfilling, hard bank For information on any product or service The Caterpillar® 3126B ATAAC digging, load and carry and truck loading in this issue, contact: electronic engine powers both updated can all be accomplished with one MARKETING MANAGER, HOLT CAT models. The engine increases net power machine. The machines are among P.O. Box 207916 San Antonio, TX 78220 6 percent in the 953C while providing the most versatile in any fleet. holtcat.com productivity-boosting high torque rise ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED © 2004 HOLT CAT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. in both machines. The engine meets POWER TRAIN worldwide emissions standards. The CAT® 3126B ATAAC six-cylinder Extended Wear Life track links diesel engine provides long, effective Your Caterpillar Dealer from the Red River to the Rio Grande! improve serviceability. Rugged power strokes for high torque and more 2 ‘Round These Parts ...........FALL ISSUE 2004 complete fuel combustion while meeting diagnostic capabilities. New Extended undercarriage that keeps more track on US EPA Tier 2, exhaust emission Wear Life (EWL) track links with more the ground for maximum traction and regulations. Rated at 128 net horsepower wear material increase durability in even stability in rough terrain. A smoother in the 953 and 158 horsepower in the the toughest environments. ride means the operator can keep the 963C, the reliable rear-mounted engine Many service features incorporated machine traveling at higher speeds, also acts as a working counterweight into the 953C and 963C reduce speeding up cycle times and reducing for optimum machine balance. maintenance time. A swing-out grille is operator fatigue. An electronically controlled standard, reducing downtime and the The 953C and 963C track loaders hydrostatic drive provides quick cost of cleaning, inspection and repair offer performance, versatility, operator response and eliminates the need for of the cooling package. comfort, dependability and value. transmission shifting, allowing the The operator station in both models For more information, please contact operator to concentrate on working, is comfortable and efficient, allowing your HOLT CAT sales representative or maneuvering and production. the operator to focus on productivity circle#1 on the Reader Service Card. IMPROVED DURABILITY AND throughout the workday. SERVICEABILITY STRONG AND STABLE Updates to both models offer Strength and stability are hallmarks The reliable rear-mounted engine of both reduced maintenance, convenient of the 953C and 963C track loaders, models also acts as a working counterweight access to components and easy starting with the oscillating for optimum machine balance. Track On Loaders 3 Raising the Bar Caterpillar Becomes First Company with a Full Line of EPA Certified Off-road Engines Through Breakthrough ACERT Technology Caterpillar Inc. solidified its position standards. Caterpillar has reduced NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION as the emissions reduction leader on emissions in off-road machines by more July 8, when the Environmental than 40 percent since 1995 and, by Machine Model Engine Model Protection Agency certified a full line of meeting the Tier 4 regulations, will off-road engines as compliant with EPA reduce emissions an additional 90 D8T C15 Tier 3 standards, which are slated to go percent by 2014. D9T C18 into effect in January of 2005 and 2006. ‘We commend the EPA for their D10T C27 The EPA certification of seven unwavering commitment to listening to 345C C13 Caterpillar engine models allows early the industry, and we share their goals for 365C C15 production of cleaner Tier 3 diesel cleaner air,” said Douglas R. Oberhelman, 385C/5090 C18 engines. It also enables Caterpillar to Caterpillar Group President. 621G/623G C15 627G C15/C9 provide customers with a full line of “These standards grow more difficult ® 631G C18 engines featuring ACERT technology at each step, but are vitally important as 637G C18/C9 (Advanced Combustion Emissions we advance the merits of clean diesel 824/825/826 C15 Reduction Technology) in the 175-750 technology around the country. Improved 834/836 C18 horsepower range. CAT machines air quality is important to all of us, and 980H C15 powered by Tier 3 compliant engines diesel is a key solution. Caterpillar is best 988H C18 are scheduled to reach the market in positioned to meet Tier 3 as well as future RM- 300 C11 October 2004. EPA standards with the most reliable RM- 500 C15 “This is a tremendous milestone for clean diesel engine technology available AP- 1055D C7 Caterpillar, and it’s another testament to in the world,” added Oberhelman. AT 725/730 C11 the value of Caterpillar’s breakthrough New models to be released with AT735/740 C15 ACERT technology,” said Gary Stroup, Tier 3-compliant ACERT engines over Caterpillar Vice President for the Large the next 15 months are listed in the table. Circle #2 on the RSC for more info. Power Systems Division. “We’ve invested heavily in blazing a new path in emissions reduction technology, and Caterpillar Engineers Honored for Work on ACERT these certifications are proof that the The Intellectual Property Owners Association has named Caterpillar engineers investment is paying off for our company, Jim Weber and Scott Leman National Inventors of the Year for 2004. Weber our customers and our environment.” and Leman were team members of the extended group of Caterpillar employees The Tier 3 regulations apply to clean who created the company's breakthrough ACERT*, which significantly reduces diesel engines used in construction, Caterpillar diesel engine emissions. mining and industrial power equipment. Caterpillar has reduced on-highway diesel emissions in trucks and buses With more than 100 pre-production by nearly 90 percent since 1988 and will reduce those emissions another 90 machines already in the field, customer percent by 2007 with ACERT technology. All Caterpillar on-highway truck and feedback is strong in all respects, bus engines now in production are equipped with ACERT technology. Within including fuel efficiency, power and the next year, all off-road machines equipped with 175-750 horsepower engines reliability. In addition to its readiness to will have ACERT technology and be Tier 3 compliant. The technology is the meet Tier 3 standards, using ACERT foundation to meet future emission regulations for the company’s entire diesel technology, the company also has a engine product line, including construction and mining machines and power clear path to reach upcoming Tier 4 generation units. *Advanced Combustion Emissions Reduction Technology 4 ‘Round These Parts ...........FALL ISSUE 2004 High Tech Security CAT Machine Security System Helps You Manage Access to Your Machines The Caterpillar Machine Security can be used on as many
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