Caterpillar, Wacker, hydraulic excavator--Wacker Neuson and Caterpillar Sign Strategic Alliance

Caterpillar Inc. and Wacker Neuson SE, Munich, Germany, have announced today an alliance for the design, manufacture, sale and support of Caterpillar mini-hydraulic excavators in the under 3.0 ton category. The alliance agreement calls for Wacker Neuson to produce Caterpillar mini-hydraulic excavators at its plant in Linz, Austria. Caterpillar currently offers three models in this size range. The machines will be produced to Caterpillar's specifications and will be distributed and supported via Caterpillar's global dealer network, with the exception of Japan. All Caterpillar models will be clearly differentiated from comparable Wacker Neuson models in the same product range.