“Wacker Neuson has been an excellent alliance partner, providing Caterpillar high quality mini excavators in this smaller size class for the past several years,” said Korey Coon, general manager with responsibility for mini hydraulic excavators and small track-type tractors.

As heavy-duty construction equipment, excavators are designed to face rugged challenges, including digging, drilling and churning up hard earth and rock. They're large, stable and durable machines up to any tough construction job.

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China Caterpillar core products manufactured in China include hydraulic excavators, track-type tractors, wheel loaders, soil compactors, motor graders, paving products, medium and large diesel engines and generator sets. Caterpillar also manufactures components at several facilities in China.

Caterpillar Japan Ltd., the Japanese subsidiary of global construction-machinery manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. in the US, researches, develops and manufactures hydraulic excavators at their Akashi Campus in Hyogo Prefecture.

Caterpillar, also known as CAT, continues to be one of the leading manufacturers of excavators and other heavy machinery. With such a wide range of excavators available, it's no wonder why they are a go-to option for the best construction equipment.

Years of Experience. Caterpillar was founded over 100 years ago, and the brand immediately set the standard for tractors and construction equipment. Over that century, the company's leaders have learned much about what works and what doesn't work.

Today, Caterpillar makes tractors, trucks, loaders, excavators, graders, scrapers, and other heavy machines used in agriculture, construction, mining, logging, and industrial warehousing.

The name of Balderson, Inc., was changed to Caterpillar Work Tools, Inc. in 1998 and remains a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar Japan Ltd., the Japanese subsidiary of global construction-machinery manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. in the US, researches, develops and manufactures hydraulic excavators at their Akashi Campus in Hyogo Prefecture.

Caterpillar, also known as CAT, continues to be one of the leading manufacturers of excavators and other heavy machinery. With such a wide range of excavators available, it's no wonder why they are a go-to option for the best construction equipment.

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Caterpillar is the industry leader with an extensive product range and impressive resale value, but its equipment can be expensive upfront. Komatsu is known for its fuel-efficient machinery and advanced technology, but its dealer network may not be as comprehensive as Caterpillar's.

The mini excavator line for CAT is a lot smaller than Komatsu mini excavators making them more appealing for buyers looking for a small, lightweight, quick machine to get work done fast on work sites. Caterpillar excavator also tend to have superior turning radiuses, and prove to be better at digging deeper.

The 10 Biggest Excavators in the World

• Hitachi EX8000 7. 911.6 tons. Japan.
• Demag H740-OS. 815 tons. Canada.
• Liebherr R9800. 810 tons. Germany.
• Komatsu PC8000-11. 768 tons. Japan.
• Liebherr R 996 B. 745 tons. Germany.
• XCMG XE7000. 742 tons. China.
• Hyundai R1200-9. 130.1 tons. South Korea.
• Volvo EC950F. 104.5 tons. Sweden.

Caterpillars eat a lot, in fact, they can be 100 times larger than when it's emerged from the egg! Caterpillars have six eyes - they are called ocelli or stemmata. Their eyes can see light but cannot see an image or colours. They don't have lungs.