Milton CAT Holds 2025 Mini-Metal Tour Across Northeast

In the 2025 Mini-Metal Tour by Milton CAT, attendees across the Northeast got hands-on with Caterpillar compact equipment at seven locations. They experienced machine demos, received trade-in appraisals, and learned about construction technology enhancements. The event garnered positive feedback and attracted 574 attendees from 238 companies. Milton CAT plans to continue creating valuable experiences for customers in the future.

Wed June 11, 2025 - Northeast Edition #13
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Over the course of a month, the 2025 Mini-Metal Tour made its way across the Milton CAT territory, stopping at seven locations along the way. Starting in western New York and heading east, two-day demo events were held in:

• Tonawanda, N.Y. (April 1-2)

• North Syracuse, N.Y. (April 3-4)

• Clifton Park, N.Y. (April 9-10)

• Londonderry, N.H. (April 22-23)

• Milford, Mass. (April 24-25)

• Scarborough, Maine (April 29-30)

• Richmond, Vt. (May 1-2)

The Mini-Metal Tour was designed to provide attendees with an opportunity to get hands-on with a variety of models from the latest line of Caterpillar compact equipment.

"Being able to try multiple sizes and models of machines that Milton CAT provides really shows a lot," said Dominic Grenga of Dominator Lawn Maintenance in Syracuse, N.Y., said. "Not a lot of brands do that."

Some of the Caterpillar machines available for demo included a 255 compact track loader, 265 compact track loader, 275 compact track loader, 304 mini-excavator, 305 CR mini-excavator, 306 CR mini-excavator, 308 CR mini-excavator, 310 mini-excavator, 313 GC excavator and a 315 excavator.

Attendees were able to experience the new Next Gen CTLs, explore a full range of excavators and test various machine capabilities including CTL dump height, CTL weight handling, trench and backfill and the tilt rotate system (which was an especially popular attraction).

"I really liked the 275 CTL, it's one heck of a grading machine and it felt very stable," said Bill Schaefer of Keeler Construction in Albion, N.Y. "I picked up a 4,000-pound block and moved around like it was nothing. It was very impressive."

Along with machine demos, the event also highlighted a unique opportunity for pre-event trade-in appraisals.

Milton CAT representatives from a variety of departments including sales, credit and the Milton CAT Tech Team were on site to support the event. A CAT Card representative from Caterpillar and members of the SITECH Northeast team also were present to provide additional support.

"They have a lot of personnel here on site to answer questions and show us how to get the most out of the equipment," said Rick Gorczyca of Bison Bluegrass in East Aurora, N.Y. "I'm glad we came."

In addition to showcasing the new line of equipment, the Milton CAT Tech Team and representatives from SITECH Northeast educated attendees about the enhancements and capabilities that construction technology can provide when paired with their machines.

The Milton CAT Tech Team consists of skilled operators who have been extensively trained in using Caterpillar onboard technology. The Tech Team's goal is to ensure that customers are getting the maximum return on the purchase of their Cat machine. During the event, attendees learned how this technology can boost productivity, efficiency and profitability on the job site.

Attendees of the Mini-Metal Tour found this demo event to be a valuable experience, offering an opportunity to operate a new line of Cat machinery and test various work tools first-hand.

"The value is huge," said Gorczyca. "To come here and get in these machines and get hands-on is perfect. I need to use equipment before I can make a decision on what to buy. This is a great opportunity."

Various attendees shared and expressed their appreciation for the chance to interact with the equipment and engage with members of the Milton CAT team on site.

"I think this is one of the best things Milton CAT could ever do," said Derek Stone of Stone's Sawmill and Logging in Sterling, N.Y. "I got the opportunity to use equipment today that I've thought about buying."

The 2025 Milton CAT Mini-Metal tour ultimately provided Milton CAT with the opportunity to interact with a wide range of customers across all seven locations. The event had a high attendance rate and was a huge success in terms of filling time slots.

"We had attendees from some of our largest customers and an equal amount from small companies we have never done business with, and both groups told us they learned a lot, were impressed by the new machines and were glad they came," said Milton CAT Marketing Director Dean Swartz. "That was the goal of these events, so we feel it was time well spent, and we look forward to doing it again."

Milton CAT thanked all who attended, which included a total of 574 attendees representing 238 companies.

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