Expert Guidance

For your quarry and aggregates operation

Site Assessment
Site Assessment

Cat® Site Evaluations

Reach your quarry operation's goals and lower your cost per ton with a Cat® Site Evaluation. Through detailed on-site analysis, our industry experts connect their technical insights to custom solutions to personally address your site-specific challenges. Right-size your fleet, evaluate operator efficiency, optimize site layout and more. We will take on your productivity, fuel and safety goals as if they were our own.

 

 


CHOOSE YOUR EVALUATION LEVEL


Site Evaluations can be customized to meet the demands of a variety of applications. Our solutions range from basic machine and system recommendations to deep analyses of fueling, idling and operational needs. With tiered support, see how our expert guidance can be tailored for your site.

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Level 1

Address productivity gaps with fundamental advice for site management.

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Level 2

Look deeper with an on-site expert who performs production studies and systems comparisons.

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Level 3

Receive comprehensive analytics directed by experts who know how to maximize your resources.


 

 

START A CONVERSATION ABOUT EFFICIENCY


Grow your quarry into a more profitable business. In a Level 1 Site Evaluation, Cat quarry experts perform a high-level analysis of production, fuel use and fleet utilization to benefit your operation.

 
SYSTEM SELECTION


General System/Fleet Match Recommendations


General Machine/Technology Recommendations


Equipment Selection

 
ANALYTIC TOOL APPLICATION


Fleet Production & Cost (FPC)


Dozer Simulation (DOZSIMs)

 
DELIVERABLES


General Recommendations


Fleet Production & Cost Basic

 
APPLICATION ANALYSIS


Machine/Fleet Sizing


Work Tool Sizing

 

CREATE ACTION PLANS WITH EXPERTS ON SITE


Minimize gaps in your production process and increase payloads with a Level 2 Site Evaluation. Review your job site layout, right-size your work tools, analyze fuel consumption and more.

 
SYSTEM SELECTION


General System/Fleet Match Recommendations


General Machine/Technology Recommendations


Equipment Selection


Job Site Layout/Setup


Expert On Site


Service Fees/Charges

 
DATA COLLECTION


Machine Cycle Times


Detailed Machine/Technology Configuration


Haul Road Mapping


Material Density Measurements


Production Requirements


Operator Efficiency


Operational Hours


Ground Engaging Tool Selection

 
ANALYTIC TOOL APPLICATION


Fleet Production & Cost (FPC)


Dozer Simulation (DOZSIMs)


Cycle Timer Software (CYC)


On-Board Payload Data

 
DELIVERABLES


General Recommendations


Fleet Production & Cost Standard


Site Optimized Fleet Recommendations


Detailed Site Improvements/ Recommendations


Operating Technique Evaluation

 
FUEL ANALYSIS


Machine/Fleet Fuel Consumption


Machine/Fleet Fuel Efficiency


Emissions Baseline


Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Consumption


Machine Idle Time Analysis

 
HAUL ROAD ANALYSIS


Complete Haul Road Profile


Haul Grade Analysis


Safety Berm Analysis


Improvement Documentation


Speed on Road Profile

 
APPLICATION ANALYSIS


Machine/Fleet Sizing


Work Tool Sizing


Machine/Fleet Optimization


Machine/Fleet Utilization

 
OPTIONAL PLUG IN SERVICES


 

 
safety services


Fatigue & Distraction Management


Safety Culture Consulting


Safety Training Products

 

TAKE A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT YOUR SITE


Level 3 Site Evaluations explore all possibilities with extensive production studies and systems comparisons.

 
SYSTEM SELECTION


General System/Fleet Match Recommendations


General Machine/Technology Recommendations


Equipment Selection


Job Site Layout/Setup


Expert On Site


Service Fees/Charges

 
DATA COLLECTION


Machine Cycle Times


Detailed Machine/Technology Configuration


Haul Road Mapping


Material Density Measurements


Production Requirements


Operator Efficiency


Operational Hours


Ground Engaging Tool Selection

 
ANALYTIC TOOL APPLICATION


Fleet Production & Cost (FPC)


Dozer Simulation (DOZSIMs)


Cycle Timer Software (CYC)


On-Board Payload Data


VisionLink® Productivity Data


Vital Information Management Systems (VIMS)*

 
DELIVERABLES


General Recommendations


Fleet Production & Cost Advanced


Site Optimized Fleet Recommendations


Detailed Site Improvements/ Recommendations


Operating Technique Evaluation

 
FUEL ANALYSIS


Machine/Fleet Fuel Consumption


Machine/Fleet Fuel Efficiency


Emissions Baseline


Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Consumption


Machine Idle Time Analysis

 
HAUL ROAD ANALYSIS


Complete Haul Road Profile


Haul Grade Analysis


Safety Berm Analysis


Improvement Documentation


Speed on Road Profile

 
APPLICATION ANALYSIS


Machine/Fleet Sizing


Work Tool Sizing


Machine/Fleet Optimization


Machine/Fleet Utilization

 
OPTIONAL PLUG IN SERVICES


 

 
safety services


Fatigue & Distraction Management


Safety Culture Consulting


Safety Training Products

 
Production analysis truck (PAT)


Machine Weightment Collection


Payload System Verification


Belt Scale Verification


Volumetric Scans


Machine/Fleet/Job Site Production Status


Production Differences Between Machines/Systems


 

 

EVALUATE YOUR SAFETY

Add on a Safety Site Evaluation so you can train your team to see potential hazards early. After our experts review your quarry, office, shop and conveyor systems, your team will tackle the most dangerous jobs without hesitation.

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Evaluate Your Safety
Evaluate Your Safety

VERIFY YOUR PRODUCTION

Measure and verify your productivity with a Production Analysis Truck. We bring a scale directly to your site to measure the payload of your trucks and loaders live, giving you insight to how much material your fleet moves.

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Verify Your Production
Verify Your Production

 

 

King in the Quarry

Why Indian Creek Materials Chooses Caterpillar

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King in the Quarry: Why Indian Creek Materials Chooses Caterpillar

 

 

SEE HOW A SITE EVALUATION
HELPED THIS CUSTOMER

In a Level 3 Site Evaluation, we reviewed a customer's fuel use, reduced idle time by 6% and increased production.

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Site Evaluation
Site Evaluation

 

 

 

 

GET TO KNOW YOUR EXPERTS

Not sure where to start? Let us help. Our System Application Specialists, in coordination with your local dealer, stand ready to help assess your workflow, recommend jobsite adjustments and optimize your quarry.

 

Jim Vanlue

Finning Canada, N C Machinery, Tractor & Equipment Co., Western States Equipment Co.




 

Miah (Jeremy) Andrews

Peterson, Holt of CA, Quinn, Cashman, Hawthorne, Wheeler, Empire, Wagner, Wyoming Machinery Company



 

Tony Condo

Warren, Holt, Mustang, Louisiana Machinery, Puckett, Riggs





 

Jon Alhorn

Butler, Ziegler, Fabick, Nebraska Machinery, Foley Equipment, Altorfer





 

BRUCE THOMAS

Michigan Cat, MacAllister, Ohio Cat, Boyd, Thompson Machinery, Stowers

 



 

Jay ripp

Toromont, Milton, HO Penn, Cleveland Cat, Foley Inc., Carter


 



 

Keith Lilley

Carolina Cat, Gregory Poole, Blanchard, Yancey, Thompson Tractor, Ring Power, Kelly

 

 

 

 

 

GO IN FOR THE LONG HAUL
WITH JOB SITE SOLUTIONS

One-time Site Evaluations bring you profitable improvements — but a long-term partnership can help your operation evolve with the industry. See what Caterpillar Job Site Solutions can do for you.

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Job Site Solutions
Job Site Solutions

 

 

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WITH CAT WEBINARS

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