Caterpillar’s presence at ConExpo 2026 to be nearly 10,000 sq ft bigger

Its total presence in 2026 will approach 80,000 sq ft, as it creates a 70,000 sq ft outdoor Festival Grounds exhibit (F29929) featuring its Operator Stadium, where visitors will be able to see more than 30 machines in action.

But it will also expand its presence with a West Hall display covering 5,400 sq ft (booth W40416) that will be dedicated to compact construction equipment. Cat Industrial Power Systems will also exhibit its latest industrial diesel engine innovations in a 4,000 sq ft stand the South Hall (S80229), bringing the total to 79,400 sq ft.

At the Operator Stadium, Cat will host the nine finalists participating in its third Global Operator Challenge.

The company said it would showcase its latest construction technology, including the evolutions in autonomous machines and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the industry.

It will also show off its VisionLink system; Cat Command’s remote-control, semi-autonomous, and autonomous capabilities; Cat Grade; and the latest addition to the Cat Detect portfolio, Collision Mitigation.

Specific machines on display include the new compact radius Cat 319 small hydraulic excavator at the Operator Stadium, and the AP1055 asphalt paver with the latest updates and a new extended-life smooth plate for the Cat SDX Screed Plate system.

The construction equipment giant also promised future designs for new motor grader and dozer models, including a preview of the next-generation Cat 150 motor grader that offers joystick and level controls, as well as the 160 motor grader with joystick control. The new dozer on display will unveil Caterpillar’s second high drive electric drive medium dozer.

Tony Fassino, group president of Caterpillar, said, “We look forward to giving attendees an up-close look at Caterpillar’s latest advancements and groundbreaking technologies in the construction industry through our demos, hands-on experiences and interactive exhibits. Visitors will see how Caterpillar can solve their toughest challenges as we reshape today’s worksite while providing them an understanding of what is possible in the future.”