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Marketing Bulletin
APD / AME 30th September 2011

BHL-CP F Series Introduction

Caterpillar is pleased to announce the availability of the new F Series Backhoe Loader Center Pivot (BHL-CP) range of machines. Building on the success of the E Series BHLCP range introduced in 2006, the F Series will provide customers with improved performance, visibility, durability and serviceability as well as continuing to offer an engine emission solution to meet the requirements of Lesser Regulated Countries.

Exhaust stack on the hood for LRC machines.

For Dealer Sales Personnel

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Marketing Strategy
The new BHL-CP F Series range of machines are being introduced to meet the requirements of engine emissions and at the same time the F Series will build on the success of the E Series range of machines and provide customers and operators with improved performance, controllability and service access increasing productivity, operator comfort and convenience. These changes are being made in response to customer, dealer and business requirements and will better position the range of Cat backhoe loaders in the APD and AME markets. F Series Center Pivot model line up The range of F Series machines from April 2012:
E-series Model line up 416E 420E 430E F-Series Model First ship line up 416F Apr-12 420F Apr-12 430F Apr-12

BHL F Series Engine Strategy

The BHL F Series for Lesser Regulated Countries (LRC) will use a Tier 2 engine emission strategy using the proven 3054C in all F Series Models.

Standard Equipment & Configuration Changes

E-Series Not available Not available Option Option Option Not available F-Series Standard Standard Included in optional Cold climate package Included in optional Cold climate package Included in optional Cold climate package Option - need to order heavy duty battery option with Product Link

Hinged cooling pack Hydraulic suction strainer Heavy duty battery Engine block heater Antifreeze (-55C/-67F) Product Link - factory fitted

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Spec Comparison Chart

Changes Common to all F Series Machines

Feature Cat E Series Cat F Series Cooling Pack Access Fixed Hinged Hoe - Swing Cast T aper Pin Double Clevis Fuel Tank Metal Tank Non-metallic Tank In optional Cold Heavy Duty Battery Optional Weather Package

Example of Loader Performance Improvement (420)

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Net Horsepower Comparisons (SAE J1349)

Net Horse Power @ Rated Speed 416 420 430 Cat E-Series Cat F-Series 87 87 93 93 102 106

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Key Features & Benefits

Loader End - New single tilt and parallel arms designed for increase in performance and ease of operation Increased loader arm lift height and dump height for improved performance Improved visibility over the engine hood to the front bucket or loader coupler Improved loader performance with increased lift capacities and dump height Improved material retention on parallel lift machine

Driveline Improved loading and roading performance for increased machine productivity The 420F now has a stiffer (2.4:1) torque converter for improved loading and roading performance. The 416F has now been upgraded to hydraulically boosted brakes

Hydraulics Improved controllability and lower owning and operating costs A new electronic torque limiter on the 420F & 430F improves hydraulic performance and power management Revised hoe spool tuning provides the operator with improved controllability New larger hydraulic filter will increase service life. The environmentally friendly replaceable cartridge can be easily disposed of or incinerated. New hydraulic tank with suction strainer improves machine reliability

Electrical system improvements for increased operator convenience Batteries located in nose of machine provide space for right hand side storage box New remote jump-start provides operator convenience in the event of a dead battery. Product Link now available as a factory fitted option.

Machine improvements for increased operator comfort and convenience A new composite fuel tank will not rust and reduces condensation improving quality and reliability. Improved larger storage box for increased operator convenience Fender footstep improves service access when implementing daily checks New one-piece counterweights for improved stability

Serviceability improved service access for ease of access to machine components

New Hinged Cooling pack for improved access and serviceability New engine side panels that require no tools to remove them, for improved access under the hood.

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Ordering Guide
Price lists will be available for the new 416F, 420F & 430F on the 30th September 2011 and the order board will be opened on the 3rd October 2011. All F Series models will continue to be built at the Leicester facility only.

The loader and backhoe hydraulics are now combined in the price list. Two batteries are now part of the cold weather package Optional Fuel tank guards are available for severe duty operations.

Serial Number Prefix

C u r re n t E -S e rie s S e r ia l N u m b e r P r e fix LM S DAN D JL SW C MXB N e w F -S e rie s S e ria l N u m b e r P r e fix - L R C C o u n trie s LW T LKH LTG LD Y LN H

F a c ility L e ic e s te r L e ic e s te r L e ic e s te r L e ic e s te r L e ic e s te r UK UK UK UK UK

S a le s M o d e l 416F 420F ST 4 2 0 F IT 430F ST 4 3 0 F IT

Production
First production of the BHL F Series range of machines will be in March 2012 in Leicester, UK with first shipment in April 2012.

Availability
The order board for F-series models will open on the 3rd October 2011 and will be managed through the local DSD order entry group for first ship in April 2012.

Pricing
There will be a dealer net price increase of up to 2% related to features and benefits of the F Series NPI, which excludes any impact from simplification and standardization changes that have been made.

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Attachments
Compatibility of attachments between the F-series and the current E-series range of machines:
F S e r ie s Loader end D ir e c t M o u n te d a tta c h m e n ts G P B u c k e ts M P B u c k e ts M P B u c k e t w ith F o rk s Q u ic k c o u p le r A ll H y d ra u lic lin e s g ro u p s C o u n te rw e ig h ts Q u ic k C o u p le r m o u n t e d a tta c h m e n ts G P B u c k e ts M P B u c k e ts F o rk c a rria g e B A 2 5 B ro o m M a te ria l h a n d lin g a rm H o e a tta c h m e n ts A ll B u c k e ts P in g ra b b e r c o u p le r Ham m er A26B Auger P C 4 0 4 C o ld p la n e r C V P 4 0 C o m p a c to r P la te H y d ra u lic lin e s g ro u p s L in e s ,o n e w a y k it L in e s , tw o w a y k it C o m b in e d F u n c tio n A u x ilia ry L in e s A W D G u a rd E S e r ie s

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Sales Support
Descrpition
Sales Support Material Bid Spec Comparative Bulletin Competitive Bulletin(s) Feature & Benefits Presentation Feature Comparison Product Bulletin Specalog Spec Sheet Pocket/Field Reference Guide Machine Spec Sheet Wizard Machine Spec Comparison Sustainability Certifications (Noise, Emissions, etc.)

Media No. Date available

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Not available TBD TBD Y Feb-12 Feb-12 Apr-12 Feb-12 Jan-12 Feb-12 Dec-11 Jan-12 Mar-12 Mar-12 Jan-12 Mar-12

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Sales training
Training is being planned for Q1 2012 and will be announced separately.

Product Support Product material for the new BHL F Series range: OMM
Parts Manual
Title OMM (all HRC machines) OMM (all LRC machines) Media No. SEBU8715 SEBU8714 Available First Ship First Ship

Parts manuals:
CP LRC machines MANUAL, PARTS - 416(CD) MANUAL, PARTS - 416 (PAPER) MANUAL, PARTS - 420 -ST(CD) MANUAL, PARTS - 420 -ST (PAPER) SERP5933 SEBP5933 SERP5945 SEBP5945 First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship

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MANUAL, PARTS - 420 -PL(CD) MANUAL, PARTS - 420 -PL (PAPER) MANUAL, PARTS - 430 -ST (CD) MANUAL, PARTS - 430 -ST (PAPER) MANUAL, PARTS - 430 -PL (CD) MANUAL, PARTS - 430 -PL (PAPER)

SERP5944 SEBP5944 SERP5947 SEBP5947 SERP5946 SEBP5946

First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship

Service Manual
Binder Label Contents Page Safety Torque Specifications ENGINE Disassembly and Assembly Engine Supplement C4.4 Engine Disassembly and Assembly C4.4 Specifications C4.4 System Operation Testing and Adjusting C4.4 Engine Troubleshooting for Industrial and Caterpillar Built Machines MACHINE Auto Shift Transmission Specs Sys Op T&A Standard Shift Transmission Specs Sys Op T&A Power Train Disassembly and Assembly Axles, Differentials and Brakes Specs Axles, Differentials and Brakes Sys OP T&A Hydraulic and Steering System, Specifications Hydraulic and Steering System, Sys Op T&A Hydraulic System Schematic Machine Systems, Disassembly & Assembly ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Electrical System Schematic UENR2316 UENR2317 SENR7733 SENR3130 UENR0298 KENR6082 KENR6642 KENR6643 KENR5392 UENR2301 UENR2302 UENR2303 UENR2304 UENR2305 UENR2318 UENR2319 UENR2320 UENR2321 UENR2322 First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship

First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship First Ship

Service Training / Materials

416F, 420F and 430F service training material SERV1929 First Ship

New tooling required

No new tooling is required for BHL F-series as it is the same as E series.

Parts Availability
All parts will be available from first ship. A list of recommended dealer stocked parts will be listed in the dealer NPI kit.

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Warranty
The standard Caterpillar machine warranty applies to the BHL F-series range of machines.

Additional Information

Descrpition
Advertising/Trade Press/Promotion Press Release(s) Press Event Materials Brochures Promotional Items Ad Development / Finished Ads Photo Library Walkaround Video

Media No. Date available

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Mar-12 Mar-12 Feb-12 Mar-12 Mar-12 Jan-12 Feb-12

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Contacts
Product Specialists Kevin Hershberger Clayton, NC Marketing Material Kim Bain Cary, NC Product Support Materials David Council Clayton, NC

919-550-1417 919 550 2870 919 550 3051

Hershberger_Kevin_J@cat.com Bain_Kimberly_J@cat.com Council_David_N@cat.com

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