Caterpillar Announces Plans for Tier 4 Emissions Requirements

"We will provide an industry leading technology solution to meet the needs of our global customer base in all the markets we serve," said Caterpillar Group President Doug Oberhelman. "Caterpillar is ready to provide its machine and industrial customers around the world with the broadest product range, the most extensive technology expertise, collaborative design processes, demonstrated system integration experience and unequaled product support."

Caterpillar construction and industrial mobile equipment engines, including those sold to industrial OEM customers will not utilize selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet upcoming US EPA Tier 4 Interim, European Stage IIIB andJapan MLIT Step 4 mobile off-highway emissions regulations that take effect in the year 2011. Caterpillar Tier 4 engine systems will be equipped with particulate matter (PM) aftertreatment technology, including oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate filters with advanced regeneration systems that will optimize uptime, fuel efficiency and operator convenience. Cat has been engaged in the design and production of PM aftertreatment technology over the past 14 years. The company plans to utilize its extensive design and application experience to match the appropriate technology with the specific customer requirements.

About Caterpillar

For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making progress possible and driving positive and sustainable change on every continent. With 2007 sales and revenues of $44.958 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services. More information is available at http://www.cat.com.

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SOURCE Caterpillar Inc.

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