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MILTON CAT TOUTS NEXT GEN DOZERS WITH IN-PERSON EVENTS
By Alexis Sherwin
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To showcase the new Cat D1, D2 and D3 Next Generation dozers and reengage with customers after more than a year without events due to the global pandemic, Milton CAT hosted Grade Expectations, a twoday product demonstration event, at seven of its Northeast locations. SITECH Northeast also demonstrated how Trimble’s 2D and 3D grade control technology can complement the standard Cat technology and take a machine to the next level.
The events provided attendees with ample seat-time and one-on-one attention from Milton CAT and SITECH Northeast experts by having guests register for a specific hour-long time slot in advance. To ensure proper social distancing, only three companies with two representatives each could sign up for each time slot. After COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, the time slot format will continue to be used at Milton CAT events because of the personalized experience it offers.
To expose guests to a wide variety of machine technology, attendees rotated through three stations where field representatives instructed from a distance. Jordan May of Earth Development LLC explained, “I tried out four or five machines that I hadn’t played with before” at the Clifton Park Grade Expectations event. The hands-on opportunity showed customers exactly how their businesses could benefit from the advanced equipment.
As the D3K2, D4K2 and D5K2’s successors, the Next Gen dozers feature advanced technology, accuracy improving design changes, and a low-emission, fuel-efficient Cat C3.6 diesel engine to optimize speed, maneuverability and versatility. The new lower sloping hood enhances the operator’s forward visibility allowing for better job site awareness.
To minimize owning and operating costs and ensure their dozer is best suited for their specific application, customers have
A number of precautions were put in place to ensure proper social distancing and other necessary safety measures were practiced.
Along with the machines used for demos, a vintage D2 traveled across the Northeast to be displayed at the events.
Attendees rotated through three stations which featured different Cat machines and Trimble systems, so they could experience a wide variety of machines and onboard technology components.
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