Cat® Assist
MAKE TOUGH WORK EASIER.
Cat® Assist technologies help operators work with more confidence, consistency and less effort. Integrated machine controls, automation and real-time information help simplify repetitive tasks, improve accuracy and make it easier to get more from every pass, cycle and shift.
Whether you're digging, dozing, hauling or loading, Cat Assist puts intelligent machine technology to work right in the cab.
Get More From Every Operator
Cat Assist works alongside the operator to simplify demanding tasks and reduce the number of manual inputs required throughout the workday.
Reduce Operator Effort
Automated functions can handle repetitive machine movements and adjustments, helping operators stay productive with less physical and mental workload.
Improve Consistency
Integrated machine controls help operators repeat tasks more accurately and maintain more consistent results throughout the shift.
Build Confidence Faster
Easy-to-use technology gives less-experienced operators additional guidance while helping experienced operators work more efficiently.
THE ASSIST ADVANTAGE
What difference can Cat® Assist and Grade technology make in the hands of a dozer operator? Caterpillar put four operators with different skill and experience levels to the test at the Caterpillar Proving Grounds.
See how integrated Assist and Grade technologies help simplify machine control, reduce repetitive operator inputs and improve consistency on the job. By automating selected blade, steering and grading functions, these technologies can help operators reach the desired result faster, more accurately and with less effort.
For experienced operators, that means tools that can help maintain productivity and consistency throughout the day. For developing operators, it can mean greater confidence and a shorter path to productive operation.
Watch the video to see the Assist Advantage in action.
Cat Assist by Machine
Cat Assist capabilities are designed around the work each machine performs — from controlling a dozer blade to managing an excavator lift or automating a scraper loading cycle.
Dozers
Take some of the work out of steering, grading and carrying material. Cat Assist technologies for dozers can help maintain blade position, reduce track slip, optimize blade loads and produce smoother surfaces with fewer operator inputs.
Available technologies include Cat Slope Assist, Steer Assist, AutoCarry, Stable Blade and Traction Control.
Excavators
Work with greater confidence while digging, grading and lifting. Cat Assist technologies can simplify boom and bucket movements, while Cat Lift Assist provides real-time information to help operators understand whether a lifted load is within the machine's rated working range.
Articulated Trucks
Cat Stability Assist helps operators stay aware of machine stability while working on uneven terrain. The system monitors machine angles and provides warnings when operating conditions approach unsafe limits.
Wheel Tractor-Scrapers
Automate repetitive tasks throughout the load-haul-dump cycle. Cat Sequence Assist and Load Assist reduce operator inputs, simplify bowl loading and help operators maintain more consistent cycles.
Available technologies include: Cat Sequence Assist, Cat Load Assist
Motor Graders
Cat Assist technologies help motor grader operators maintain more precise blade control and consistent results while reducing the number of manual adjustments required.
Available technologies include: Advanced Control Joysticks, Auto-Articulation and Stable Blade.
Wheel Loaders
Cat Assist technologies help wheel loader operators work more efficiently by simplifying repetitive tasks, improving control and supporting more consistent loading cycles.
Available technologies include: Auto Dig, Auto Set Tires, Programmable Kickouts and Payload with Assist.
Less Repetition. More Focus: Let the Machine Handle More of the Routine
Many equipment tasks require operators to repeat the same movements hundreds of times during a shift.
Cat Assist automates or simplifies selected machine functions so operators can spend less time managing repetitive controls and more time focusing on the work around them.
For experienced operators, that can mean greater consistency over a long shift. For operators still developing their skills, Assist technology can help shorten the learning curve and build confidence more quickly.
Technology That Works With the Operator
Cat Assist isn't about removing the operator from the machine. It's about giving the operator better tools.
Integrated sensors, software and machine controls work together to provide assistance when it's useful while keeping the operator in command of the work.
The result is technology that can help crews:
- Reduce unnecessary operator inputs
- Maintain more consistent machine performance
- Improve accuracy and surface quality
- Reduce rework and wasted effort
- Help operators stay productive throughout the shift
Built Into the Machine
Many Cat Assist technologies are integrated directly with compatible Cat equipment, allowing machine controls, sensors, displays and software to work together as a system.
Available features vary by machine model and configuration. Foley Equipment can help determine which Cat Assist technologies are available for your equipment and operation.
Put Cat Assist to Work
Not sure which Cat Assist technologies are available for your equipment? Foley Equipment can help you understand the options and identify solutions that fit your machines, applications and operators.
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