【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Caterpillar Launches Three New Machines in India for Mining and Infrastructure Applications

Published: Sep 30, 2026 11:09 (GMT+8)

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Caterpillar has launched the Cat 355 Hydraulic Excavator, Cat D5 Dozer and Cat 120 GC Motor Grader at bauma CONEXPO India 2026, targeting mining, heavy infrastructure and road construction applications.

The Cat 355 features a C13B engine and electrohydraulic system with bucket options of up to 4.5 m³, while the Cat D5 is powered by a 170 hp C7.1 engine and features a 4.3 m³ blade. The Cat 120 GC is designed mainly for road maintenance and finish grading applications. The launches further expand Caterpillar’s equipment offering for India’s mining and infrastructure sectors.

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