Press Release
For Release in Europe: May 2012
Release Number: 230PR12
Caterpillar Partners with Demlone to Create High-Lift Log Handler
Caterpillar and Demlone have partnered to create a high-lift log handler based on the Cat® 980
wheel loader and a log grapple and front designed and built by Demlone. The new log handler
complements the extensive line of Cat Forestry machines and enables Cat dealers to offer a
total solution for material handling needs around the wood yard. The Demlone DLH100k Log
Handler will be commercially available in September this year.
Demlone has extensive design experience in engineering steel fabrications and hydraulic
systems. As a result, Demlone, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Vensys Group, has partnered
with Caterpillar since 2010 in the design and development of ultra high demolition machines
based on Cat excavators. For the new log handler, Caterpillar will produce the carrier, based on
the proven 980 wheel loader platform, and Demlone will provide the lift structures, work tool
and lift controls for this purpose-built machine.
Both Caterpillar and Demlone warranties cover the DLH100k Log Handler. The carrier is
covered by a Caterpillar warranty with the same terms as a standard Cat machine. The front
parts of the machine are covered by a Demlone warranty offering similar terms. The Demlone
DLH100k is fully supported by Cat dealers.
For more information about the DLH100k Log Handler, customers should contact the local Cat
dealer.
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Caterpillar and Demlone have
partnered to create the
DLH100k , a high-lift log
handler based on the Cat 980
wheel loader and a log grapple
and front designed and built by
Demlone.
The new DLH100k log handler
complements the extensive line
of Cat Forestry machines and
enables Cat dealers to offer a
total solution for material
handling needs around the
wood yard.
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