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THE CAT  M314 AND M318
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      TWO NEW NEXT GENERATION WHEELED

      EXCAVATORS ARE HERE





      The M314 and M318 have a number of design updates that
      enhance efficiency and lower long-term operating costs. Each
      machine has advanced hydraulics that help power attachments
      more efficiently. That includes Cat   tilt-rotators, which
                                       ®
      increase machine flexibility and allow operators to maneuver
      around obstacles without repositioning the machine.












             These versatile excavators are   codes and other machine data. That
             built to get the job done quickly and   includes new, Remote Troubleshoot
             efficiently. “I have been working   and Remote Flash. Remote
             with the M318 since the beginning   Troubleshoot helps reduce service
             of 2020,” said, Eric Witt, Operator   trips to jobsites by giving technicians
             at contractor Waggershauser in   the ability to run diagnostics testing
             Germany. “Right away I could     remotely and capture real-time
             tell what a big difference there is   data. Remote Flash updates
             with the new M318. One feature I   on-board machine software to
             particularly like is that I can program   ensure machines are operating
             my joystick to my own preferences   with the most current systems.
             by logging in with a personal
             code. This means my colleagues   LESS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
             can set their own preferences    These machines have longer
             and just log in to start working   service and maintenance intervals.
             immediately, which saves time.”  For example, longer-lasting
                                              filters deliver up to a 10 percent
             OPERATOR COMFORT, SAFETY         saving in maintenance parts. The
             Whether customers choose a deluxe   new hydraulic oil filter delivers
             or premium cab design, operators   improved filtration and 50 percent
             will find new, larger spaces and   longer change interval at 3,000
             added comfort to reduce fatigue and   operating hours. Plus, filter life
             increase productivity. When it comes   and maintenance intervals are
             to safety, a low-profile engine hood,   now conveniently tracked on the
             large front, rear and side windows,   in-cab touchscreen monitor. n
             offer improved visibility in every
             direction. Standard rearview and   Additional details at: www.cat.com
             sideview cameras further improve
             visibility. “On jobsites, safety is
             the most important thing to me,”
             added Eric. “My M318 has four
             cameras that are placed around the
             machine, so the computer creates                                      “For me, this is the best
             a 360 visibility to enhance safety.”
                                                                                    wheeled excavator I have
             TECHNOLOGY BOOSTS EFFICIENCY                                           ever operated. Each morning
             Owners and operators can take
             advantage of Product Link™. This                                       it makes me happy to get
             technology comes standard and                                          in the cab, and then get
             provides machine location, hours,
             fuel use, idle time, diagnostics                                       out that evening without

                                                              Eric Witt, Operator at   feeling exhausted. What
                                                         contractor Waggershauser
                                                                                    a great machine.”
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