GOVERNMENT

How We Serve You

Local government agencies and entities throughout western North Carolina must find ways to make the most of limited resources and tight budgets these days. When it comes to heavy equipment for performing various municipal projects, organizations face the challenge of cutting costs without sacrificing quality, performance or safety.

At Carolina Cat, we can help your government agency meet its project objectives and reduce operating costs by offering an array of high-quality municipal construction equipment for sale and rent at competitive prices. You'll also receive the exceptional support we've provided for more than 90 years.

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New and Used

Carolina Cat helps your business succeed every day by ensuring you've got the right machine for the job. As the authorized Cat® dealer for western North Carolina, we offer a complete selection of new municipal equipment from Caterpillar featuring the most advanced technologies in the industry. The latest Cat products will enable you to complete more work in less time and provide many years of reliable service.

Examples of our new Cat lineup for municipal construction include:

  • Backhoe loaders
  • Motor graders
  • Wheel loaders
  • Asphalt pavers
  • Excavators
  • Material handlers

You'll also find an assortment of work tool attachments to maximize the equipment's versatility and value to your organization.

If economizing is your primary concern, you'll want to explore our vast inventory of used municipal equipment. We offer Cat Certified Used products that undergo a rigorous 140-point inspection process and comprehensive testing to ensure they meet the high standards developed by Caterpillar. You'll get a model that contains no visual damage, mechanical issues, leaks or other potential problems. Expert technicians replace outdated parts with genuine Cat products, ensuring maximum performance and reliability.

We also carry dependable used municipal equipment from other leading manufacturers, including street sweepers and sewer and storm cleaning trucks. Carolina Cat has it all!

Rental

Whatever your need, whatever your industry, Carolina Cat carries a full line of rental equipment to serve you.

Rent municipal construction equipment like dozers, compactors, excavators, skid steer loaders or whatever else it takes to get the job done. Renting provides a convenient, cost-effective way to bolster your fleet, whether you want to meet an increased project load, replace temporarily sidelined units or test a model you're thinking of buying.

Our rental terms are flexible, and we offer affordable daily, weekly and monthly rates. Renting lets you avoid making a long-term financial commitment, a factor any cash-strapped municipality can appreciate.

Cooperative Contracts

Get the ability to purchase what you want, when you want and alleviate the strain of tight budgets and limited resources using cooperative contracts.

Excellent Service for Your Equipment

Whether you rent or purchase governmental equipment from Carolina Cat, you'll receive exceptional service during the initial transaction process and beyond.

Our team will help you choose the best product for your application and budget. We'll also be here to provide timely maintenance and repair services to keep your fleet in peak operating condition. Consider signing up for a Carolina Cat Customer Value Agreement (CVA) to remove the maintenance burden from your shoulders.

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Explore Our Municipal Construction Equipment Offerings

 

Stop by for a closer look at our equipment lineup and meet our friendly, professional team. You can also call us at 704-440-5601 or contact us online for additional product and pricing information.

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