Check status of the machine's systems with the clean and clear monitor display:

• Check status of the machine's systems with the clean and clear monitor display:
• Indicator lights provide additional information such as auto-grab, torque converter lock-up, and differential lock engagement.
• If a system problem occurs, the monitor will display an easy-to-understand text explanation, along with applicable fault codes.
• If a condition requires immediate action, a warning buzzer will sound. The operator must acknowledge the warning to turn off the alarm. Depending on how serious the warning, the alarm will continue to sound until the condition is addressed.
• Everything the system does is recorded in the system log for monitoring machine health and operator activity.

A clean three-piece front windshield and tall, wrap-around rear windows give you a 360˚ view, including the corners of the blade and winch drum. The engine air precleaner has been moved under the hood and the exhaust stack significantly shortened to increase visibility out the front windshield. The engine enclosure and arch and booms are black to reduce glare during night operations.

Other cab features include two large cup holders, one 12-volt power point for cell phone chargers etc., two coat hooks, AM/FM/ CD/Sirius satellite radio package with Bluetooth, USB and auxiliary inputs.

• Any commercial DEF that meets the ISO 22241 specification can be used in Cat SCR equipped engines. DEF can be purchased at Cat dealers.
• The extended life diesel particulate filter (DPF) was designed for the life of the engine and has a unique remaining life feature which can be checked by your local Cat dealer.
• The filter assembly for the pump electronics tank unit (PETU), the tank for onboard DEF storage, must be replaced every 5,000 hours.

• Fuel fill at ground level.
• Up to 500-hour engine oil change intervals, pending oil sampling recommendation, keep maintenance costs low.
• Electrical harnesses are bulkheaded before entering the cab, improving cab pressurization and reducing dust and noise.
• Access to the main control valve is on the rear frame of the skidder.
• The engine is serviced at ground level from a single side.
• Hinged panels provide access to other daily service points, and hinged belly pans allow water to drain when pressure washing the skidder with the cab tilted.
• Large hinged mesh screens over the door windows protect you when the sliding windows are open. They swing out to remove debris.

Cat Product Link, Caterpillar's machine monitoring system, is standard on all D Series skidders. When installed at the factory, the system comes with a free three-year subscription to VisionLink®, the user interface.

Product Link is an advanced — but user friendly — remote monitoring technology for equipment. With Product Link, you know where your skidder is, what it's doing and how it's performing. Armed with this information you can maximize efficiency and lower operating costs.

Product Link is integrated with the Electronic Control Modules (ECMs) on Cat equipment to collect and deliver valuable information.

Because logging sites tend to be in remote areas, information will be transmitted via satellite for more consistent communications.

You will have remote access to information over the web at any time and any place. With Product Link you can:

• Know the location and status of your D Series skidder, including alerts if it is moved without your knowledge
• Track fuel use and idle time
• Monitor efficiency and health, including fault codes
• Access fluid analyses results and online parts ordering
• Access model-specific daily safety and maintenance inspection checklists.