Caterpillar - Wed May 11, 2022
Altorfer Kicks Off Caterpillar's 2022-2023 Operator Challenge
On a cold, drizzly day in March, 25 equipment operators from Iowa, Illinois and Missouri converged on Edwards, Ill., to compete in the first Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge dealer event, organized by Altorfer Cat of Cedar Rapids, Iowa....
Caterpillar - Wed May 04, 2022
Next Generation Cat 906, 907, 908 Compact Wheel Loaders
Building on the success of the Cat M-Series compact wheel loaders, the new Next Generation Cat 906, 907 and 908 wheel loaders boast a reengineered operator's station, leveraging exclusive Cat technologies to improve operator experience and provide larger wheel loader model comfort on a smaller platform....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu April 28, 2022
Gregory Poole's Ben Bradsher Retires After 50 Years of Service
Contractors, farmers and forestry experts working in the eastern half of North Carolina have long relied on Raleigh-based Gregory Poole Equipment Company to supply them with needed machines, tools and services....
Topcon - Wed April 27, 2022
Topcon Announces 3D Machine Control Compatibility Options for Caterpillar Excavators
Topcon Positioning Group announced a new option for Caterpillar Next Gen excavator users to leverage Topcon 3D machine control functionality together with Cat Assist features. As a result of new compatibility of the Topcon 3D excavator system with Caterpillar factory-installed NGH sensors, customers will experience simplified installation of the Topcon aftermarket system into Caterpillar's existing 2D excavator systems, in coordination with Topcon and Caterpillar dealers....
CEG - Thu April 14, 2022
Kelly Tractor Hosts Cat Operator Challenge at Ft. Myers, Fla., Branch
Kelly Tractor kicked off its series of 2022 Cat Global Operator Challenges at its Ft. Myers, Fla., branch on April 9. A large turnout of contestants and their families came out to see some of the best operators in the area compete for an opportunity to take one of the top spots, compete against other Kelly Tractor top contestants at upcoming challenge events, move on to regional finals and potentially advance to the Global Operator Challenge Finals at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023 in Las Vegas where Caterpillar will crown one operator as World Champion....
Caterpillar - Wed March 30, 2022
Caterpillar Updates Large Asphalt Paver Line
Caterpillar Inc. announced updates to the large asphalt paver line. The new Cat AP600, AP655, AP1000 and AP1055 asphalt pavers build upon the performance of the F-series pavers that brought fuel efficiency, simplified operation and more comfort....
Caterpillar - Tue March 29, 2022
Cat Awards Scholarships for Program at Western Dakota Tech
Caterpillar Inc. recently awarded two full scholarships to students entering the Electrical Trades — Autonomous Equipment Technician (AET) program recently developed in collaboration with Western Dakota Technical College (WDTC), Rapid City, S.D....
AEM - Mon March 28, 2022
Five Preventative Maintenance Tips for Skid Steer Loaders
If you want more uptime, lower overall operating costs, greater resale value and a longer life for your skid steer, preventive maintenance (PM) is key. Experts from ConExpo-Con/AGG staples Caterpillar, Case and Wacker Neuson have all the PM maintenance tips you need for skid steers....
Ring Power - Wed March 23, 2022
Ring Power Corporation Celebrates 60 Years as Cat Equipment Dealer
To commemorate its 60th anniversary as a full-line Cat dealer, Ring Power Corporation has pledged to support 60 or more charitable organizations located in the communities in which it operates. Since its inception, "giving back to the communities we work in" has been woven into the company's culture....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Thu March 17, 2022
Carolina Cat Celebrates 95 Years as Family Business
From its headquarters in Charlotte, Carolina Cat (CTE), formerly known as Carolina Tractor & Equipment, is one of those rare jewels of American business: a family company founded during the "Roaring Twenties" that has achieved immense success without being acquired by a larger conglomerate....
