Construction Equipment Routine and Preventative Maintenance
Posted on: January 07, 2022
Maintaining machines through scheduled upkeep and adhering to a regular heavy equipment maintenance schedule is essential to the lasting performance of your investments. Planned service prevents minor issues from becoming major ones that can lead to downtime, so follow your construction equipment maintenance schedule closely. Jump to Sections: Advantages and Importance of Routine Maintenance Designing Your […]
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What You Need to Know to Prepare Your Compact Construction Equipment for Winter
Posted on: December 23, 2021
It’s that time of the year when the days get shorter and crisper, the nights longer and chillier. New projects may be on hold, or you might be entering your busy season. Either way, you need to get your machinery ready to face the colder temperatures ahead. This guide covers what you need to know […]
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A Guide to Compact Equipment Attachments
Posted on: October 11, 2021
Every business that uses heavy equipment knows the importance of getting the most out of its machines. You can take the first step toward optimizing your machinery with Cat® equipment attachment solutions. Caterpillar offers a comprehensive selection of powerful and dependable attachments, including work tools for backhoes, telehandlers, skid steers and more. With Cat telehandler attachments, […]
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Cat Trials 11: Hot Wheels®
Posted on: September 28, 2021
Remember the hours you spent as a kid playing with Hot Wheels®? Maybe it was all those adventures in the sandbox. Or maybe it was the time you spent creating the most challenging track setups you could imagine. How cool it would be in real life? With Caterpillar, you don’t have to imagine it, as with […]
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How Renting Equipment Can Grow Your Business
Posted on: August 10, 2021
Renting equipment to grow your business is a cost-effective, high-value way to explore new opportunities. Construction sites require machinery for digging, lifting, loading, excavating and other operations associated with large-scale projects. Leasing or renting that equipment can improve on-site operations, project management and budget control. 6 Reasons to Rent Equipment to Grow Your Business Contractors […]
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How to Improve the Productivity of Your Construction Equipment
Posted on: July 27, 2021
Gauging productivity can be challenging, especially when your operations are complex and vary between job sites. However, you can measure and improve equipment productivity in construction over time. The higher your productivity, the more you’ll see increased production rates and profitability with decreased downtime. Jump to Sections: Own and Operate a Fleet From a Single […]
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A Guide to Construction Site Safety
Posted on: June 14, 2021
Though construction equipment is functional, innovative and necessary on the job site, it can pose serious safety risks to workers. The sheer size and weight of these heavy machines present dangers to employees and can result in significant harm when managed improperly. If you operate heavy equipment on a construction site, you know the importance […]
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Summer Heat Awareness Safety Tips
Posted on: June 07, 2021
Summer has arrived in North Carolina. While it has been a mild start, it is important to not lose vigilance of jobsite safety as the heat and humidity continues to rise. In July of 2020, Charlotte Douglas International Airport reported a 19-day streak of 90 degree or higher days, tying similar streaks in 1977 and […]
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Guide to Wheel Loaders Used in Construction
Posted on: May 26, 2021
Construction loaders are pieces of heavy equipment used for a multitude of purposes. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit any project. Generally, these heavy construction machines move materials like rubble, soil or other debris from one location to another. Thanks to their versatility, you can find different types of loaders […]
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Quick Guide to Landscaping Rentals
Posted on: May 21, 2021
If you run a landscaping business, you need the flexibility to take on jobs of any size. Renting landscaping equipment is the perfect way to expand your capabilities and grow your business. At Carolina Cat, we have a high-quality fleet of landscaping rentals at your disposal. We’ll help you find the tools you need to […]
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