Caterpillar and PLM’s Advanced Technology in the Pipeline Industry

A closer look at the D7E electric drive tractor.

Pipeline specialists “kicked the tracks” and tried to avoid the healthy portion of clay-heavy Texas mud clinging to the machines, while the Caterpillar/PLM staff answered questions and guided tours. After a display half demonstration, half ballet, human and machine alike had a glow of yellow pride. Of course, it could have been the sun—or am I the only one who came home sunburned?