New P17500-P36000 Series Offers Powerful Performance for Demanding Applications

HOUSTON (May 19, 2008) - Cat Lift Trucks, a leading brand of lift trucks known for its quality, reliability and customer service, introduces the P17500 - P36000 series diesel pneumatic tire lift truck. Featuring a new turbocharged engine, hydraulic fingertip control system and ergonomic styling, the new series continues to provide the solutions and support that Cat® lift truck customers have come to expect. With six different capacities ranging from 17,500 to 36,000 lbs., these trucks are ready to tackle the most demanding customer applications. For optimal performance, theP17500 - P36000 relies on the turbocharged diesel engine equipped with a common rail fuel delivery system that assures even and high pressure fuel delivery to all six cylinders allowing for swift acceleration, low noise and reliable performance. The P36000 also features standard oil cooled wet disc brakes.

Specifically designed with operator convenience in mind, the new easy-to-use hydraulic fingertip control helps enhance productivity and reduce operator fatigue by providing increased maneuverability with minimal hand movements. The series also features a viscously mounted operator compartment, thereby significantly reducing noise and vibration levels and adding to operator comfort. In addition to its durable and reliable performance features, the P17500 - P36000 is backed by the most comprehensive customer support network in the industry. The pneumatic tire lift trucks come with service intervals up to 500 hours, doubling conventional service intervals, thereby reducing downtime and planned maintenance. The truck's premium display panel also allows pre-programmable maintenance intervals which notify the operator of impending service and provide quick fault history folder access to the technician. Cat Lift Trucks also backs their products with an industry exclusive two year unlimited hour warranty as well as a three year, 6,000 hour power-train warranty.

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Cat Lift Trucks provides quality, reliable lift trucks backed by industry leading customer service and support in the industry. As a first-class material handling manufacturer, Cat Lift Trucks is recognized for its total solutions oriented, durable line of material handling equipment in both commercial and industrial applications. Dependable, long-lasting Cat Lift Trucks offers a full line of lift trucks with model capacities ranging from 2,200 to 33,000 pounds. For more information on Cat Lift Trucks' full product line, visit www.cat-lift.com or call your local Cat lift truck dealer at 1-800-CAT-LIFT.