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Maintenance and Operator Videos



  • Daily Maintenance checks
  • Cat® Excavator Swing Bearing & Swing Gear Maintenance
  • Excavator Undercarriage Maintenance Tips
  • Efence overview
  • payload overview
  • Grade ovewview
  • Grade swing assist
  • Grade with 2D Assist
  • GRADE ASSIST BOOM

Caterpillar Performance Handbook

Caterpillar Performance Handbook

Find all the technical specifications of your current equipment including compatible attachments, possible upgrades, and supported technology. You will also learn how to estimate your new machine's owning and operating costs.

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Repair Indicators Guide

Identify the different repair messages for engine, transmission, differential and hydraulic indicators. Get an insight into what is causing them to appear and the remedial actions you can take.

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Repair Indicators Guide
Operator Training Videos

Operator Training Videos

Access the library of readily available operator training videos. Browse the rest of catoperatortraining.com to discover the e-learning and instructor led training opportunities.

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VisionLink

  • Track Hours, Location, Fuel, and Utilization
  • Monitor Machine Health
  • Stay on Top of Maintenance
  • Order Parts and Request Service
  • Activate ProductLink Devices
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Avoid costly repairs:



Fluid Analysis
Fluid Analysis

Find the issues too small to see with Cat® S•O•SSM Services.

Inspections
Inspections

Catch a maintenance issue before it degrades your machine's performance.

Track the maintenance of your equipment
Alerts

Optimize uptime with maintenance alerts based on equipment utilization.

Act on fault codes revealing health issues
Fault Codes

Your Product Link-equipped assets could be warning you of impending health issues.

Schedule maintenance tasks
Tasks

Turn condition monitoring data into immediate remedial actions.







Large Excavators Elearning

Summary

This course is designed to introduce operators, technicians, and equipment owners to safety, machine controls, maintenance, inspection, and operating procedures. It also details best practices for pre-operating and operating procedures.

The course is available on any web-connected device and contains engaging activities, full-course narration, high-definition videos, interactive machine walkarounds, and cab tours. A printable certificate of completion is provided after successfully completing the course. The course is available both in English and Spanish.

Topics Covered

This course takes approximately 1 hour to complete, and covers the following topics:

  • Buckets
  • Digging Positions
  • Digging Range
  • Pin Grabber Coupler
  • Trenching
  • Moving (Tramming)
  • Truck Loading (Same Level)
  • Bench Loading
  • Tools
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Safety and Operator Technology for Excavators



Command: Command for Excavators
Command for Excavators

Operate from a safe distance. Remove the risk of injuries from machine rollover or sliding when working on unsafe job sites.

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Assist: Lift Assist for Excavators
Lift Assist for Excavators

Improve productivity and safety for operators of all experience levels when lifting and placing heavy pipes, manholes, and trench boxes.

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Assist: Grade Assist for Excavators
Grade Assist for
Excavators

Increase operator accuracy and productivity when digging and grading basements, footings, foundations, utility trenches, slopes, drainage, or ditches.

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Detect: eFence for Excavators
eFence for
Excavators

Leverage sensor technology and automated guidance to reduce costly accidents. Avoid pipes below ground, powerlines, swinging into traffic, or obstacles.

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WHAT’S A CVA?

It’s a hassle-free ownership plan to get the most from your Cat equipment. Genuine Cat parts supplied to you with instructions for simple maintenance. Plus, you get the security of an Equipment Protection Plan (EPP) to avoid unexpected costs for unplanned repairs. And it all can roll in with your monthly machine payment.


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