Cat® Batteries: Maximum Starting Power, Every Time

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Summary

TLDRThe video emphasizes the critical role of reliable batteries in business, particularly for heavy machinery. It highlights how Caterpillar's batteries are engineered to outperform competitors, focusing on their durability, vibration resistance, and extensive testing. The video outlines the different types of batteries offered by Caterpillar, including Heavy Duty and General Duty options, and stresses the importance of minimizing downtime in operations. Additionally, it mentions the free replacement warranty and a recycling program for spent batteries, encouraging sustainability.

Takeaways

  • ⏰ Time is money in business.
  • 🔋 Dead batteries are a common cause of machine failure.
  • 🏆 Caterpillar batteries are designed to outperform competitors.
  • 🔧 Cat batteries undergo over 100 quality checks.
  • 🌍 Cat offers a battery recycling program.
  • 💪 Rugged design ensures durability in harsh environments.
  • ⚡ Higher cold cranking amps for better starting power.
  • 🛠️ Available in various types for different applications.
  • 📈 Unplanned maintenance is costly compared to planned maintenance.
  • 🛒 Learn more at your Cat dealer or online.

Timeline

  • 00:00:00 - 00:04:12

    The video discusses the importance of time in business, emphasizing that time is often equated with money. It highlights the frustration caused by machine failures, particularly due to dead batteries, which are a common issue. A study indicates that many customers purchase batteries reactively, often influenced by the proximity of stores. Caterpillar addresses this issue by offering high-quality batteries designed to outperform competitors, thereby minimizing downtime. The video details the features of Cat Heavy Duty (HD) and General Duty (GD) batteries, which are built to withstand harsh conditions and provide reliable performance. Key features include robust casing, vibration resistance, and rigorous quality checks, ensuring that Cat batteries deliver dependable starting power. Additionally, the video mentions a battery recycling program to support sustainability efforts.

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Video Q&A

  • What is the main focus of the video?

    The video focuses on the importance of reliable batteries in business operations and how Caterpillar's batteries are designed to outperform competitors.

  • What are the key features of Cat batteries?

    Key features include vibration resistance, rugged casing, flame arrestor safety vents, and strong terminal posts.

  • What types of batteries does Caterpillar offer?

    Caterpillar offers Heavy Duty (HD) and General Duty (GD) batteries, including wet-maintenance-free and valve regulated lead acid options.

  • How does Caterpillar ensure battery quality?

    Cat batteries pass over 100 quality checks and five durability and performance tests.

  • What warranty do Cat batteries come with?

    Cat batteries are backed by a free replacement warranty.

  • Is there a recycling program for Cat batteries?

    Yes, there is a Cat battery recycling program to help reduce waste.

  • Where can I learn more about Cat batteries?

    You can learn more at your Cat dealer or visit the batteries page at parts.cat.com/en/catcorp/batteries.

  • Why is time important in business?

    Time is crucial in business as it directly impacts productivity and costs.

  • What can cause a machine to fail to start?

    A common reason for a machine not starting is a dead battery.

  • What is the impact of unplanned maintenance?

    Unplanned maintenance can cost up to three times more than planned maintenance.

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    We hear it a lot.
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    Time is money.
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    Let's face it.
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    That's because in business, we use time as a measuring stick.
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    But, time really rises to the priority list, and we feel like we've been robbed of it.
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    A prime example, the panic and frustration when a machine won't start.
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    Machines fail to start for a variety of reasons,
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    but one of the most common is a dead battery.
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    In fact, in a recent study, more than half of the customers
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    surveyed reported that battery purchases are a reaction to one that has failed.
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    And the decision is made by the location of the nearest store.
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    At Caterpillar, we understand you can't waste time.
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    That's why our batteries are made to out-test, outperform and outlast the competition.
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    That way you can focus on uptime, not downtime.
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    Unplanned maintenance costs up to three times more than planned maintenance,
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    and that can apply to something as simple as battery replacement as it does to a more complex failure.
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    So let's take a closer look at the design and testing that make Cat
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    batteries different and how they deliver the proven performance you can count on.
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    Cat Heavy Duty or HD batteries are the best-in-class
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    batteries that come standard in all new Cat machines and engine gensets.
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    The full HD lineup includes wet-maintenance-free and maintenance-free
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    accessible flooded lead acid battery options.
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    And, the Cat battery line doesn't end there.
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    Our General Duty (GD) battery line offers wet maintenance free and low
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    maintenance flooded LED acid batteries that deliver Cat quality and durability
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    to a wide range of applications and budgets.
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    It also includes valve regulated lead acid (VRLA)
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    batteries in AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) and GEL designs.
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    The Cat General Duty line of batteries covers all of your starting and cycling applications.
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    Every Cat HD battery is designed to meet rugged Caterpillar specifications
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    that match your machine and the tough applications you work in.
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    Here are some of the key features that make Cat HD batteries more than just a machine commodity.
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    Vibration is a battery’s number one enemy
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    for heavy duty construction and mining applications.
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    The casing is the front line of defense against vibration and the elements.
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    The protective Cat design delivers longer life.
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    Unique molded side panels prevent punctures and ensure structural integrity.
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    And, flame arrestor safety vents prevent external sparks from entering the battery to protect against explosions.
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    Rugged terminal posts are forged for maximum strength and resistance to corrosion.
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    The post provides lower electrical resistance, allowing higher cold
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    cranking amps for better starting power - even in harsh environments.
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    Positive and negative plates are anchored at both
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    the top and bottom for better resistance to vibration.
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    This full frame positive and negative grid design, rugged microporous separators
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    and an exclusive acid/paste combination work together to deliver
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    great starting capability, deep discharge recovery and long life.
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    Internal cell connections keep the electrical path short to maximize starting power.
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    Cat batteries pass more than 100 rigorous quality
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    checks and five durability and performance tests
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    that only Caterpillar batteries are required to complete.
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    It's a battery you can count on to start - every time.
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    Cat batteries are backed by a free replacement warranty
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    and are sold and supported by authorized Cat dealers around the world.
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    Plus, you can talk to your Cat dealer about the Cat battery recycling program.
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    It makes discarding spent lead-acid batteries easy
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    so you can reduce waste and support your sustainability goals.
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    Don't let a battery get between you and more uptime.
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    Learn more about Cat batteries at your Cat dealer
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    or visit the batteries page at parts.cat.com/en/catcorp/batteries.
Tags
  • Caterpillar
  • batteries
  • heavy machinery
  • reliability
  • durability
  • vibration resistance
  • maintenance
  • sustainability
  • warranty
  • recycling