Caterpillar began producing this model (among others) in response to the "New Deal" programs that were initiated by President Franklin Roosevelt to stimulate America's economy. The D2's weight ranges from about 7,420 to 8,536 pounds (3,366 to 3,872 kilograms), depending upon the year it was manufactured. The base frame of this model of tractor is a crawler, and it is equipped with five forward gears and one reverse gear. in their factory in Peoria, Illinois, USA. The Caterpillar D2 was manufactured from 1938 through 1957 by Caterpillar Inc. It was introduced in 1938 and was the smallest diesel powered track-type tractor manufactured by Caterpillar.
The Caterpillar D2 is an agricultural tractor manufactured by Caterpillar. “We look forward to providing leading-edge service and innovative solutions to our customers to keep their equipment on-line and operating at peak performance and are honored that the 40,000th dozer will be put to work here in the Elk Valley.Caterpillar D2 compact crawler tractor (built from 1938–1957) at the Belvoir Castle Steam Festival 2007, Belvoir Castle, England.
“We are very proud to celebrate this milestone with Caterpillar and our long-time customer Teck, as the D11T is a true workhorse in the fleet of products we service and sell, heavily relied on and highly valued by our mining customers,” said Allan Potzold, branch manager, Finning Canada, for the Elk Valley region. A host of standard and optional Cat technologies, including VIMS 3G, Automated Blade Assist, Enhanced Auto Shift and Advisor Monitoring System, increases operating efficiencies, advances safe operation and lowers costs. Its rugged mainframe is designed for multiple rebuilds and lowest total cost of ownership. Even in Teck Coal’s demanding, high-production application, the powerful and efficient powertrain ensures the material is moved at a lower cost per ton. The milestone D11T is equipped with a Cat C32 engine, producing 850 hp and capable of moving up to 900 loose cubic meters of material per hour. Teck’s newest D11T will be used for production dozing, dump area support, mining shovel support and haul road development.
The world’s second-largest seaborne exporter of steelmaking coal, Teck currently operates significant numbers of Cat dozers, each of which logs up to 7,000 operating hours annually in the mines. “We are honored to celebrate this achievement with Teck, and we are grateful that their Elk Valley mines have counted on Caterpillar, Cat equipment and their dealer, Finning Canada, to help them reach their production goals since 1992.” “This milestone is important, not just because of the sheer number of Cat machines sold, but also because it represents the many long-lasting and mutually beneficial business relationships established with customers like Teck,” Hepler said. D11T, will operate in the Elk Valley Region near Sparwood, British Columbia, where the company produces steelmaking coal at five mining operations. For more than 10 years, Teck has been one of the top customers in the world for Cat large dozers. The celebration included employees in Caterpillar’s Building SS, where all 40,000 D9, D10 and D11 dozer models have been manufactured. These iconic machines continue to define who we are and play a key role in building a better world.”ĭenise Johnson, Caterpillar group president responsible for Resource Industries, handed the keys for the 40,000th large dozer to Louis DeLuca, Teck director of supply management, during the ceremony held October 25. This innovation, along with a long history of others, enabled Cat large dozers to set the standards for efficiency, productivity and durability. Core to Caterpillar's global identity, the current large dozer line includes the D9, D10 and D11 models.Ĭommenting on the importance to Caterpillar of the milestone, Greg Hepler, product manager for large dozers, said, “ Caterpillar transformed the track-type tractor with the introduction of the suspended undercarriage with elevated drive sprocket. In October, representatives from Caterpillar Inc., Finning Canada and Teck Resources Limited (Teck) gathered in East Peoria, IL, to celebrate the milestone of the 40,000th CAT large dozer rolling off the production line.
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