Caterpillar outlines construction technology roadmap at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG, held from March 3 to 7 in Las Vegas, Caterpillar is presenting a broad portfolio of new machines, digital platforms, and power systems designed to improve productivity, safety, and lifecycle efficiency across construction, quarry, and industrial operations. The exhibits mark the close of the company’s centennial year and focus on how equipment, connectivity, and services are being integrated at the worksite level.

Multiple exhibit zones reflect a platform-level strategy
Caterpillar’s presence at CONEXPO-CON/AGG is structured across several dedicated exhibit areas, reflecting a platform-based approach rather than isolated product launches. The Festival Grounds exhibit (F29929) serves as the central demonstration area and hosts the third Global Operator Challenge, bringing nine finalists into live machine operation scenarios.

Additional exhibits include a West Hall booth (W40416) focused on compact construction equipment and a South Hall booth (S80229) dedicated to Cat Industrial Power Systems. Together, the exhibits cover machines, powertrains, digital tools, and service models used across construction, infrastructure, quarrying, and industrial sectors.

Connectivity, autonomy, and safety shown as system-level capabilities
A major focus of the exhibits is Caterpillar’s development of connected and autonomous machine systems. Demonstrations cover remote-controlled, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous operation using the Cat Command platform, targeting construction and quarry environments where operator availability, safety zones, or productivity constraints limit conventional operation.

The company is also showcasing updates to VisionLink for fleet management, combining equipment health, productivity data, and safety monitoring across mixed fleets. These systems support condition monitoring, utilization tracking, and centralized decision-making at fleet scale rather than machine-by-machine optimization.

Safety technologies are highlighted through the Cat Detect portfolio, including Collision Mitigation, demonstrated both in live machine operations and interactive formats. These systems rely on sensor fusion and onboard processing to identify hazards and reduce the risk of machine-to-machine or machine-to-person incidents.




New machine platforms and updates demonstrated in operation
More than 30 machines are on display in the outdoor Operator Stadium area, including the Cat 319 compact-radius hydraulic excavator. The machine is positioned for applications such as road construction, site development, underground utilities, construction maintenance, and forestry, where reduced tail swing and maneuverability are required in confined spaces.

Caterpillar is also marking 30 years since the introduction of the Mobil-trac™ undercarriage with the display of an AP1055 asphalt paver featuring customer-driven updates and a new extended-life smooth plate for the Cat SDX screed system. The updates focus on wear life and surface quality consistency in paving operations.

Future machine designs are previewed through next-generation motor graders and dozers. These include updated Cat 150 and 160 motor graders offering both joystick and lever control configurations, as well as a medium dozer equipped with a high-drive electric drive system. The electric drive architecture is intended to improve power delivery efficiency, controllability, and service intervals while reducing fuel consumption and maintenance requirements.

Compact equipment expansion and configuration flexibility
In the West Hall exhibit, Cat Building Construction Products presents expansions to its compact equipment range. The focus is on providing greater flexibility in machine selection and configuration, supported by standardized interfaces and dealer-supported customization.

This approach aligns compact equipment development with broader fleet strategies, where machines are designed to integrate into existing maintenance, telematics, and service frameworks rather than operate as standalone assets.




Service commitments tied to uptime targets
Caterpillar is using the event to outline changes to its service programs in North America, particularly around Customer Value Agreements (CVAs). A new Services Commitment is being introduced for new, renewed, or upgraded CVAs, including dealer commitments to next-day parts availability and two-day repairs. If these targets are not met, customers receive Cat Credits.

The program formalizes response-time expectations and aims to reduce the operational impact of unplanned downtime, particularly for contractors operating under tight project schedules.

Rental platforms positioned as part of fleet capacity
Cat Rentals is presenting a refreshed brand and updated digital platform, highlighting changes to catrentals.com. The updated portal includes improved equipment search, online rental and service requests, order modification, equipment call-off, and access to basic telematics and location data.

The platform connects customers to equipment from more than 70 brands through the Caterpillar dealer network, positioning rental as an integrated extension of fleet capacity rather than a standalone procurement channel.

Power systems aligned with emissions compliance and lifecycle support
In the South Hall, Caterpillar is displaying its latest industrial power systems, including the C3.6 and the power-dense C13D engines, both compliant with EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. The exhibit also highlights lifecycle support through Cat parts, connectivity tools, condition monitoring, and remanufactured engines such as the C7.

Additional engines, including the C2.2, the high-horsepower C3.6, and the C18TT, are displayed in the Festival Lot, illustrating Caterpillar’s approach to combining emissions compliance with durability, serviceability, and long-term operating efficiency.

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