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Caterpillar Adds CT680 Model to its Line of Vocational Trucks

Caterpillar has expanded its line of Class 8 vocational trucks with its new CT680 model, a set-forward-axle truck designed for heavy applications and tough conditions.

May 19, 2015
Business

Caterpillar Begins Production of New Class 8 Truck

Caterpillar Inc. announced it has begun full production of its new Class 8 CT681 vocational truck.

November 5, 2014
Business

Caterpillar Raises Forecast, Sees 2015 Growth Prospects

Caterpillar Inc., the largest construction equipment maker, raised its full-year earnings forecast and said sales may gain in 2015 on an improvement in global economic growth.

October 23, 2014
Business

Caterpillar鈥檚 Profit Rises to $999 Million

Heavy-equipment maker Caterpillar Inc.鈥檚 second-quarter profit rose to $999 million, or $1.57 a share, from $960 million, or $1.45 a year ago, but sales declined.

July 24, 2014
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Minnesota Carrier Files Lawsuit Against Caterpillar Over Acert Engines

The final generation of diesel truck engines manufactured by Caterpillar Inc. has generated yet another civil lawsuit, this one filed by Minnesota carrier Scenic Boundaries Trans Inc.

May 12, 2014
Business

Caterpillar鈥檚 Third-Quarter Profits Decline

Caterpillar Inc.鈥檚 third-quarter profit fell to $946 million, or $1.45 a share, from $1.7 billion, or $2.54, a year ago, on lower sales.

October 25, 2013
Business

Caterpillar鈥檚 Second-Quarter Profit Declines

Caterpillar Inc.鈥檚 second-quarter profit fell to $960 million, or $1.45 a share, from $1.7 billion, or $2.54, a year ago, on lower sales.

July 25, 2013
Business

Caterpillar鈥檚 First-Quarter Profit Drops, Revises Outlook for Year Down

Heavy-equipment maker Caterpillar Inc.鈥檚 first-quarter profit fell to $880 million, or $1.31 a share, from $1.59 billion, or $2.37, a year ago, on lower sales and production.

April 22, 2013
Business

Caterpillar鈥檚 Fourth-Quarter Profit Drops

Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc.鈥檚 fourth-quarter profit fell to $697 million, or $1.04 a share, from $1.55 billion, or $2.32, a year ago, on lower production and acquisition costs.

January 28, 2013
Business

Caterpillar Posts $1.7 Billion Profit, Lowers Outlook

Heavy equipment maker Caterpillar Inc. reported a $1.7 billion third-quarter profit, up 49% from the same quarter last year, and lowered its full-year earnings outlook.

October 22, 2012