Take The Guesswork
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With Ease Of Use Technology For Cat® Mini Excavators.

Learn all about Ease of Use technology, including Indicate and E-Fence, for the Next Generation Cat® Mini Excavators.
Learn all about Ease of Use technology, including Indicate and E-Fence, for the Next Generation Cat® Mini Excavators.

Ease of Use for Cat® Mini Excavators.

Inspired by you, engineered for you and made for you to operate easier and more efficiently, Ease of Use for Cat Mini Excavators is here. The intuitive, groundbreaking technology driving this suite of new features is designed for you to control grade, avoid obstacles and set operating limits.

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Ease of Use Technology

The Ease of Use suite of features for Cat Mini Excavators includes:

  • Indicate: entry-level grade system
  • E-Fence: set operating boundaries
  • Swing Assist: return-to-trench system
  • Bucket Assist: maintains bucket angle

Available for 306 CR, 307.5, 308 CR, 309 CR and 310 Next Generation Cat Mini Excavator models, Ease of Use boosts your performance and efficiency while reducing costs.

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Learn about the Ease of Use (EOU) suite of features for the Next Generation Cat 306 CR, 307.5, 308 CR, 309 CR and 310 Mini Excavators. These technologies assist operators in controlling the machine to simplify operation, improve accuracy and enhance performance, productivity and efficiency.

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Hear how the team at Benmor Construction uses the Ease of Use (EOU) suite of features on the Next Generation Cat® mini excavators to simplify operation, improve accuracy and enhance performance, productivity and efficiency.

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Hear how the team at J & H Clearing & Grading uses the Ease of Use (EOU) suite of features on the Next Generation Cat® mini excavators to simplify operation, improve accuracy and enhance performance, productivity and efficiency.

Ease of Use Overview
Customer Testimonial - Benmor Construction
Customer Testimonial - J&H Clearing & Grading
Download this quick reference on all Ease of Use features.

Download Quick Reference
Ease of Use Sell Sheet
Ease of Use Sell Sheet

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Indicate makes your job easier
and more productive

 

Indicate is an entry-level grade system where operators of all skill levels can simply select a target depth and slope from the in-cab guidance system. The monitor then provides real-time, work-in-progress feedback and distance to grade. 

Ideal for work in and around footings, septic systems, residential foundations, slope work and similar applications, Indicate gives you:

  • Improved accuracy and precision
  • Reduced fatigue from overcutting, overswinging and reworking
  • Safer work zones with less need for on-the-ground grade checking
  • Enhanced operator productivity and efficiency
  • Lower overall operating costs
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Indicate is an entry-level grading system included in the suite of new features in Ease of Use technology for Cat Mini Excavators.
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Designed as an entry-level grading system for operators of all skill levels, Indicate helps you easily monitor grade in real-time as you work towards your target depth.

Get up-to-date on how to get to grade with Indicate.

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E-Fence is a new machine motion limiting feature for Ease of Use Technology for Cat Mini Excavators.

E-Fence is your first line of defense.

 

Overhead power lines, underground cables, nearby electric utilities and tight jobs along roadways—if you find yourself in a tight spot, E-Fence makes work easier. Simply set your maximum depth, height, wall and/or swing boundaries, and voila! No more worrying about entering the danger zone, E-Fence automatically constrains machine motion to your preset limitations.

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By constraining machine motion to avoid nearby structures, E-Fence helps ensure you don’t run into trouble above, below, in front and on either side of the machine as you’re operating.

Watch E-Fence in action.

Indicate makes your job easier
and more productive

 

Indicate is an entry-level grade system where operators of all skill levels can simply select a target depth and slope from the in-cab guidance system. The monitor then provides real-time, work-in-progress and distance-to-grade feedback.

Ideal for work in and around footings, septic systems, residential foundations, slope work and similar applications, Indicate gives you:

  • Improved accuracy and precision
  • Reduced fatigue from overcutting, overswinging and reworking
  • Safer work zones with less need for on-the-ground grade checking
  • Enhanced operator productivity and efficiency
  • Lower overall operating costs

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Learn about Ease of Use Indicate for Cat Next Generation 306 CR, 307.5, 308 CR, 309 CR and 310 Mini Excavators.

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Ease of Use Indicate for Cat mini excavators is an entry-level grade system designed to help operators reach grade faster and more accurately. Learn how to set up Indicate here.

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Watch this Ease of Use Indicate animation to see Indicate in action.

Indicate Overview
How to use Indicate
Indicate Animation

E-Fence is your first line of defense.

 

Overhead power lines, underground cables, nearby electric utilities and jobs along roadways—if you find yourself in a rough spot, E-Fence makes work easier. Simply set your maximum depth, height, wall and/or swing boundaries, and voila! No more worrying about entering the danger zone, E-Fence automatically constrains machine motion to your preset limitations.

Ideal for working around obstacles, E-fence helps you:

  • Work safer in busier jobsites
  • Reduce risk of damage to equipment and structures
  • Constrain operating envelope for newer operators
  • Confidently dig above underground pipes and utilities

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Ease of Use E-Fence allows operators to constrain machine motion within preset boundaries, helping you to work safer in confined or congested spaces or to avoid structures around the machine.

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Learn how to set up Ease of Use E-Fence Ceiling.

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Learn how Ease of Use E-Fence Ceiling helps avoid overhead structures.

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Learn how to set up Ease of Use E-Fence Floor.

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Learn how Ease of Use E-Fence Floor helps avoid underground structures.

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Learn how to set up Ease of Use E-Fence Wall.

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Learn how Ease of Use E-Fence Wall helps you avoid structures in front of the machine.

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Learn how to set up Ease of Use E-Fence Swing.

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Learn how Ease of Use E-Fence Swing helps avoid swinging into structures to the left and right of the machine.

E-Fence Overview
E-Fence Ceiling Setup
E-Fence Ceiling Animation
E-Fence Floor Setup
E-Fence Floor Animation
E-Fence Wall Setup
E-Fence Wall Animation
E-Fence Swing Setup
E-Fence Swing Animation

Swing Assist

 

The Swing Assist feature automatically stops machine swing at set points in truck loading, trenching and similar applications. Also referred to as return-to-trench. Simply swing to the desired stopping point and activate using the machine monitor. As you get closer, the machine automatically decelerates and won't swing past the set point.

Swing Assist helps you:

  • Hit swing targets consistently in repetitive work
  • Reduce fuel usage
  • Improve cycle times

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Learn about Swing Assist, a feature of Ease of Use.

Swing Assist Overview

Bucket Assist

 

A feature that enhances productivity, Bucket Assist maintains the last known bucket angle and keeps the cut accurate in sloping, leveling, fine grading and trenching applications using the machine monitor.

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Learn about Bucket Assist, a feature of Ease of Use.

Bucket Assist Overview

Get Ease of Use for These Cat Mini Excavators.

Ease of Use is available for order with your new mini excavator or as an upgrade kit (hardware and software included) for new 6-10 ton Cat Mini Excavators —306 CR, 307.5, 308 CR, 309 CR and 310 models. Contact your local Cat dealer for configuration details and requirements.

*Not available on fixed boom, variable boom or canopy models

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Here’s your deal on Cat® backhoe loaders: 0% for 48 months. $0 down. 0 hassle. Plus, you get up to 500 USD toward a Cat CVA.*

0% for 48 months. $0 down. 0 hassle.
+ up to 500 USD toward a Cat CVA.*

 

This is your world. And these, these are your savings: Score 0% for 48 months with $0 down and 0 hassle. Plus, get up to 500 USD toward a Cat® Customer Value Agreement (CVA).* Visit your local Cat dealer to make the most of these savings today.

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Next Generation Cat Mini Excavators have the compact power, performance and versatility that help you get more done in less time.

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If you’re thinking about Ease of Use for Next Generation Cat® Mini Excavators, see the machines that use it.
If you’re thinking about Ease of Use for Next Generation Cat® Mini Excavators, see the machines that use it.

*Offer of 0% is for a loan term of 48 months, valid from October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 on new compact (compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders, micro/mini excavators, skid steer loaders) and small (backhoe loaders, telehandlers, small track type tractors, small wheel loaders) Cat machines sold by participating Cat dealers to customers in the USA or Canada. The credit of up to 500 USD for CVA purchase can only be applied toward the purchase of a qualifying Cat Customer Value Agreement (CVA). Purchases (both machine and CVA) and machine delivery must occur by December 31, 2023. Offer subject to machine availability and credit approval by Cat Financial. Not all customers will qualify. Amount of the CVA credit cannot exceed the price of the qualifying CVA. CVA must be at least 2yr/1000hr and must include 1-year Preventative Maintenance Parts Kit, TA1 annual Inspection, signed CVA contract, and Product LinkTM. Amount of credit towards CVA is the same for all models. Offer may change without prior notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Additional terms and conditions will apply. Contact your Cat dealer for details.

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