Cat is changing the nomenclature of its dozer lineup.

The simplified naming of its machines aims to better align with faster product development cycles and make it easier for its customers to do business with the company.

The revised dozer naming begins with the D6 and D6 XE. Both dozers were unveiled at Caterpillar’s annual year-end press briefing in Peoria, Illinois in November. The Cat D6 XE is the world’s first dozer equipped with a high drive electric drive powertrain.

All dozers will be released with their new nomenclature by 2021.

The D6 and D6 XE are also the first Caterpillar machines to feature the new “Cat Modern Hex” trade dress.

The Cat Modern Hex design combines the traditional Cat trademark and product model names with a bold, three-dimensional red hexagon and grille pattern.

The red colour is a throwback to the graphics used on the company’s first crawler tractors in 1925.