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Telemetry can improve site productivity and play a pivotal role in ensuring machine performance and health, which in turn improves efficiency. Technology such as VisionLink Productivity can provide valuable insights for the operator on the performance of equipment. It can also uncover potential site set-up issues and pinch points, as well as highlight operator performance issues. It can also be used to reduce machine idle time, fuel consumption and exhaust pipe carbon emissions.

Caterpillar has a clear, long-term strategy around electrification, but fully electric models and the charging infrastructure they require will take some time to implement. Our focus in the short to medium-term is therefore on helping customers to better utilise the technology features that are built into the latest generation of Cat machines to increase efficiencies, and drive productivity. To address this, we’ve created a dedicated ‘Eco-Drive’ training programme aimed specifically at operators to hone and develop their skills to allow them to make the most of the technology features available. More recently, Finning also introduced an Eco-Drive advanced performance training course, which is aimed at managers involved in planning operational logistics and educates customers on using data insights to pinpoint opportunities for efficiency improvements across sites. We’re also helping our customers to understand more about the autonomous features that some of the machines now have – which again improve performance and productivity.

We also run technology day events for our customers to help them to understand how to get the best out of their fleets and demonstrate the ever-changing range of new technology hardware and software available – this includes the Cat Command system and Cat VisionLink. As part of this we’re also starting to deploy drone technology to help map out earthworks required on site, which enables us to use the data to plan out the schedule of earthworks required in the most efficient, safe and cost-effective manner – reducing emissions and costs.

With sustainability and cost-control driving operational decisions, our rebuilding programme can be a good option. With Caterpillar’s unique ability to remanufacture a high proportion of parts, machines can be given a second life while eliminating emissions and material waste associated with scrapping an old machine and building a new one. Rebuilds also offer financial benefits, with firms typically saving around 55 – 60 per cent when compared with the cost of a new machine. It is also possible to upgrade some models with the latest efficiency technologies as part of the rebuild process.

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