Carolina Cat Celebrates 200th Cat® Certified Rebuild with Asphalt Paving Company of Greensboro
Posted on: November 06, 2020
Since Caterpillar introduced the Cat® certified rebuild program back in 1985, Carolina Cat has proudly participated in offering this service to their customers. Caterpillar builds equipment with the philosophy that the machine will live at least two lives, with a certified complete rebuild serving as the beginning of the second life. Asphalt Paving Company, […]
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Benefits of the D3 Series Compact Track Loader
Posted on: October 28, 2020
As Caterpillar® began preparing a new lineup of their D3 series compact track loaders, they had one thing and one thing only in mind: you. That’s why Caterpillar directly reached out to operators to ask them what features they desired. After all, to build a machine that delivers, we needed to create one made specifically […]
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How to Know When Your Heavy Equipment Needs to Be Serviced
Posted on: October 28, 2020
If you’re in the construction industry, you depend on heavy equipment for your livelihood. The last thing you need is a sudden breakdown that puts your project behind schedule. The ability to know when your equipment needs maintenance or repair work can keep your machines on the job longer and prevent an unexpected — and […]
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Woman-to-Woman: Tips on Building a Successful Career in Construction
Posted on: October 20, 2020
Mary Katherine Harbin, area manager for Tennesse-based Maymead Inc., broke new ground when she helped establish what may be the nation’s first all-female paving crew. As a woman who’s worked her way up the ranks for an asphalt construction services company, Harbin knows a thing or two about what it takes to survive and thrive […]
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Are Skid Steers or Tractors More Efficient for Farming?
Posted on: October 14, 2020
Tractors are the classic equipment staple for many farms. The skid steer is also standard farm equipment, and has become more popular in the agricultural industry. When comparing a skid steer versus a tractor for farms, which results in more efficient operations? Jump to Sections: Advantages of a Skid Steer for Farm Use Drawbacks of a […]
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Best Planned Maintenance Agreements for Farm Equipment
Posted on: October 09, 2020
Every farmer knows that properly functioning equipment is essential for agricultural operations. Any malfunction leads to downtime and loss of revenue, and not having a warranty on your equipment poses a significant risk. An equipment planned maintenance agreement from Caterpillar® offers farmers extended warranties and protection plans that benefit their machinery and entire farm. What Is […]
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What Aerial Lift is Right for You?
Posted on: October 07, 2020
Aerial lifts are used in a wide variety of industries but are particularly useful in many construction environments. Whether you are needing to perform maintenance in some hard to reach areas or are installing ductwork, piping and heating and cooling units, often the most efficient method of installation or maintenance will require the use […]
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How Carolina Cat Can Assist Your Industry
Posted on: September 30, 2020
Looking for new equipment and don’t know where to start? Don’t worry. At Carolina Cat, we’re ready to help make renting or buying the proper equipment for your industry easier for you. We regularly serve those in various industries, from agriculture, on-highway trucking and quarries and aggregates to forestry, nursery and landscaping, paving and waste […]
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How Cat’s Electric Drive D6 XE Dozer Delivers Max Torque, Big Payback
Posted on: September 24, 2020
Caterpillar’s New D6 XE Electric Drive Unlike the D7E introduced nine years ago, Caterpillar’s new D6 XE electric drive will be a high drive machine, the first in an electric drive dozer. Compared to the 3-speed D6T, which it replaces, the D6 XE, first unveiled at the Trimble Dimensions show, offers up to 35 percent better […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Skid Steer
Posted on: September 24, 2020
Need a workhorse in the world of heavy equipment? A skid steer— commonly called a skid steer loader— is often the right machine for the job. For tasks that require lots of manual work, a skid steer is one piece of equipment well-suited for different tasks—from a construction site to a warehouse or even a […]
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