Manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, Caterpillar (CAT) has expanded its portfolio in the building and construction industry in East Africa region by unveiling a new state of art excavators.

The new generation excavators have improved fuel efficiency reducing average consumption by 25% and a 15% reduction in maintenance costs.

According to CAT, customer experience was the priority while designing the new generation excavators.

“In addition to enhancing operator skill, the aim was to address fuel and maintenance costs, jobsite safety, operator comfort and variations in market requirements,” said Steven Faucher – Regional Product and Application Specialist, Middle East and East Africa.

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