Simformotion™ LLC announces the new Cat® Simulators Next Gen Excavator Utilities package, featuring realistic underground water, gas and electrical utility scenarios. Operators can practice precision excavation and safe work techniques in a virtual environment before performing potentially hazardous utility work on the jobsite. Companion SimScholars® curriculum provides additional blended learning opportunities.
PEORIA, Ill., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simformotion™ LLC, a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions, announces the release of the new Cat® Simulators Next Gen Excavator Utilities package. This package prepares heavy equipment operators for the challenging and often hazardous tasks involved in underground utility excavation.
Set in a realistic construction site environment, the new package teaches learners to safely and efficiently expose underground water, gas and electrical service lines for inspection, repair and extension.
"Utility work is one of the highest risk environments an operator can face on a jobsite, and organizations need training tools that reflect that reality," said Vanessa Price, Vice President of Simformotion. "Our new Cat Simulators Next Gen Excavator Utilities system gives learners the opportunity to build confidence, accuracy and safe work habits before they ever step onto a jobsite. It's an investment in workforce readiness that directly supports safer, more efficient operations across the industry."
The Next Gen Excavator Underground Utilities package expands training by introducing four new utility-focused scenarios designed to help operators practice tasks efficiently and safely. Learners can practice potentially dangerous buried-utility scenarios in the safety of a realistic virtual construction environment.
Underground Water Utilities – Expose Damaged Water Service
Learners use the excavator to uncover a damaged, leaking water service line, practicing safe digging techniques and precision control to prepare the line for repair.
Underground Water Utilities – Extend Service
Learners practice how to extend an existing water service line to a building, reinforcing trenching accuracy, depth control and safe work practices.
Underground Gas Utilities – Expose for Servicing
Learners expose overlapping gas and water service lines, gaining experience in congested underground environments where precision and caution are crucial.
Underground Electric Utilities – Expose for Servicing
This exercise teaches learners to uncover an existing electrical service line while avoiding overlapping utilities and service lines, building the awareness required for safe excavation around energized infrastructure.
Cat Simulators systems feature authentic Cat machine controls, exclusive walkaround machine inspection training and a built-in reporting software that records and reports learners' simulation sessions, comparing their performance to Caterpillar's benchmarks. The training exercises are available in multiple languages.
Online Companion SimScholars® Curriculum Available
The online companion SimScholars® curriculum provides a one-to-one match for each simulator's training exercises and is available for all models. It can be used in the classroom or for remote learning. The interactive, turn-key training curriculum includes an instructor course guide, learner guides, videos, quizzes and more. By integrating the Cat Simulators Next Gen Excavator Underground Utilities package with SimScholars curriculum, training programs can provide a unique blended learning experience.
Simulators enable a safe, cost-effective solution for high schools, colleges, and corporate heavy equipment operator training programs. They eliminate the need to take costly machines out of production and allow learners to train anytime, anywhere, regardless of the weather. Cat Simulators can be converted between models using the same base unit and conversion kits, enabling cross-training on multiple machines while saving space. Their portability allows easy movement between locations.
Cat Simulators are available in other models for the construction, mining, and forestry industries. Visit www.catsimulators.com for more information.
About Simformotion™ LLC
Simformotion™ LLC is a leader in heavy equipment simulator training solutions. Simulation can help address initiatives such as safety and production, while ensuring training can be delivered anytime day or night, regardless of weather conditions. Cat Simulators are chosen as training solutions in such markets as mining, construction, forestry, government, and trade and vocational schools. In addition, Simformotion offers exclusive turn-key training curriculums; and is a reseller for many other training experiences, including simulators and VR. Simformotion™ LLC is a licensee of Caterpillar Inc. As used herein, "Simformotion" means Simformotion™ LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
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