Caterpillar to Present Broadest Range of Mining Equipment in the Largest Exhibit at MINExpo 2012

No matter what their interests - surface or underground, hard rock or soft rock - MINExpo visitors will find machines and technology at the Caterpillar exhibit to help them mine and move minerals safely and productively. In the largest exhibit space at MINExpo, Caterpillar will showcase the broadest line of mining and materials-handling equipment available, backed by the most extensive and capable product support team in the worldwide mining industry.

At MINExpo, Caterpillar will reveal a number of innovative mining systems and machines. One such machine, never before presented to the mining public, will offer an unprecedented, efficient means to step up production loading of ultra class haulers. Making best use of size and energy storage technology, the new loading tool promises to lower cost per ton in world class mining operations.

In addition to innovative new products, Caterpillar builds on proven ones to make the next generation of mining machines, technology and support equipment. For example, the new AD60 underground truck and R3000H underground loader represent the largest such machines Caterpillar has ever made and promise to boost production and cut costs in high capacity hard rock mines.

For underground coal and soft rock miners, the next generation EL3000 longwall shearer features a state-of-the-art communication system for advanced automation and monitoring. The Cat longwall system includes personnel proximity detection and underground cameras that can be linked to a surface monitoring center.

Surface miners will be pleased to see a Cat engine powering the MD6240 rotary blasthole drill. They also will get to kick the tires of the latest edition of the workhorse 777 truck, the 777G, which meets North American Tier 4 emission standards. The 777G also has adjustable fuel saving strategies, performance improvements and enhanced safety features for sustainable, low cost production. The next generation D11T track-type tractor also features Tier 4 emissions compliance as well as the Enhanced Auto Shift system, designed to conserve fuel by automatically selecting the optimal reverse gear and engine speed, based on load and desired ground speed.

Visit Caterpillar at MINExpo to learn more about the broadest line of mining and support equipment and technology. For information about Cat products right now, go to: mining.cat.com