5 Reasons to put Technology on Your To Do List

Getting more done at the lowest cost is the goal. Seems simple enough, but as we all know the challenges are many. The good news is that in the same way technology can bring new levels of efficiency to our work.

Cat Skid Steer Loaders and the Grapple Attachment

Learn about the Cat skid steer loader and how using the Grapple attachment can impact your business.

Cat^® Skid Steer Loaders for New Businesses

Starting a construction, agriculture or landscaping business begins with getting the right skid steer loader.

Meeks Grading: Building a Legacy with a Cat® Mini Excavator

Learn how the family at Meeks Grading is putting their new Cat® mini excavator to use.

See It and Believe It

Uncomfortable with technology or just not sure how to get started? Schedule a grade control demonstration to make the transition easier.

Intelligent Compaction 101

It’s time to transform compaction from an art to a science. Find out how intelligent compaction technology helps you achieve compaction specs in fewer passes — and how that translates into money saved.

Radial or Bias: Which Tires Are Right for Your Wheel Loader?

Wheel loader performance rides on the right tire selection. Get tips on when to choose radial versus bias tires along with guidelines on proper tire pressure.

How to Get the Most Profit Out of Every Pass and Load

Onboard weighing systems are the key to reducing your cost of material handling. Find out how payload technology works and five ways it can improve your profitability.

What to Know About Certified Dealer Training

Boost jobsite productivity with the help of certified dealer training.

Easier Operation Starts With Automated Dozer Steering

Maximize productivity and safety with Steer Assist.

Fleet Management for Snow & Ice Businesses

As we approach the winter months again, make sure you’re entering this season with a fleet management plan. Every minute counts in the snow and ice removal business.

5 Ways Cat® Technology Can Help Your Construction Operation

Your Guide to Cat Mini Excavator Hammers

A Cat product expert runs down a guide to mini excavator hydraulic hammers for construction and demolition.

Now is the Time to Get Your Equipment Ready for the Next Season

Green Acres Excavating: It Runs in the Family

For Jerry and Jerry Major Jr. of Green Acres Excavating, their work runs in the family.

7 tips for Cat® diesel engine winter maintenance

4 Ways Productivity Technology Can Improve Your 3 PS

VisionLink Productivity technology is key for boosting performance, productivity and profits.

4 Tips for Making the Transition to Grade Technology

Grade control is no longer a luxury — it’s a requirement on many projects today. Here’s some advice to help ease the switch from traditional to technology-driven construction.

Eliminate the “3 Ds” with Remote Control Equipment

Remote control equipment makes all the difference on dull, dirty and dangerous jobsites.

Productivity - More Efficiency. Better Results.

Cat® Technologies gives you the accuracy, consistency and productivity you want.

Jobsite Connectivity - Is It Worth it?

Here’s a quick list of some of the most often identified technology-driven efficiencies.

How to Onboard New Hires with No Construction Experience

Three tips to support new hires with no construction experience.

Top 11 Myths About Building a Retaining Wall

We caught up with the pros at Techo-Bloc to learn about common myths when it comes to building retaining walls and how you can build yours better.

Site Evaluations: How Any Size Site Can Profit

No operation is too small to benefit from a professional site consultation. Take a look at what a typical job-site evaluation entails and how you could benefit.

Two Simple Technology Retrofits to Make Your Site Safer

Retrofit new safety technologies onto your equipment to make jobsites safer.

Repair, Rebuild or Replace? 10 Factors to Consider

Weigh all your options when it comes to your replacing or repairing your machine.

Don’t Overlook Attachment Maintenance

Three tips to keep your attachments up and working, the right way.

Disaster Planning

Be ready when disaster strikes with these proactive tips to reduce weather-related delays.

Today’s Equipment Is Happy To Assist You

Modern heavy equipment include operator-assist tools so construction is safer and easier.

5 Advantages of Switching to Quick Couplers

Are you still manually attaching and removing machine attachments? See how the switch to quick couplers can help you work more efficiently.

Top Tips for Choosing the Right Dozer

In the market for a dozer? Here’s how to make a selection that best fits your application and your budget.

3 Reasons to Add Tracking Devices to Your Work Tools

Learn how attaching a tracking device to any of your work tools can lead to big benefits.

Your Six-Step Excavator Maintenance Checklist

When performing excavator maintenance, don’t overlook these six areas.

Using Simulators To Speed Up Operator Training

If you’re looking for a new way to train your operators, it might be time to go virtual. Take a look at the benefits equipment simulators can deliver.

Experts Weigh In: What I Look for at the Show

Take a look at CONEXPO through experts’ eyes to see what has the professionals interested.

How Intelligent Compaction Saves You Money

“Over” compacting wastes time, fuel and money. See how onboard technology can help you hit compaction targets as efficiently as possible.

Wheel Loader or Backhoe Loader

When it comes to loading tools, what’s your pick? To make a smart choice, you need to understand the differences between — and the different advantages of — each option.

Top 3 Dozer Maintenance Tips

Dozer undercarriage maintenance is necessary for better performance and less downtime

Equipment Safety Features That Are Worth the Investment

From tip-over protection systems to push-button swing protection, these Cat® mini excavator safety features are critical to protecting workers.

The Making of Carolina Marine Construction

Mike Conard, owner-operator at Carolina Marine Construction, has turned his love of the coast into a business dedicated to preserving it.

Equipment Training Solutions to Improve Your Business

Having a strategic and intentional equipment training plan for your business can not only help with retention, but also recruitment – helping to address the labor shortage issues we see in the industry.

Building Construction Business Best Practices

Learn how you can start building construction business best practices, including business development, business leadership skills and growth strategies.

The Top 5 Construction Attachments for Excavating

We caught up with Tom Gardocki of The Dirt Ninja to learn about his top construction attachments for excavating and how they can improve your efficiency.

Stepping Up the Excavating Game with The Dirt Ninja

Tom Gardocki, aka The Dirt Ninja, has put new technologies and construction attachments to the test to build his business.

When to Consider Cat® Command for Your Business

When, where and why should you consider remote technologies like Cat® Command for your business? We're walking through all the reasons you need to start planning now for the future of heavy equipment operation.

Using Construction Equipment Built-In Technology

Learn what construction equipment built-in technology is and how it can help make your business more efficient.

Big Sky Land Management Shares Tips for Rent-to-Own Programs

Cat® Ambassadors Justin and Danielle Miller, owners of Big Sky Land Management, share their tips for a construction rent-to-own programs.

Cat® Backhoe Loaders: Side Shift or Center Pivot?

When it comes to Cat backhoe loaders, how do you choose between a side shift or center pivot? Learn which machine is right for your specific application.

Cat® 302 Excavator Brings the Heat to a PA Hardscaper

Pennsylvania-based hardscaper, Guimento and Son Hardscapes LLC, has been using Cat® machines to help them get the job done from day one. After experiencing total numbness in his hands while operating in cold weather conditions and ultimately, a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, John Guimento knew he needed a solution. The climate-controlled cab of the Next Generation Cat 302 CR Mini Excavator was the answer.

Planning for Commercial Snow Removal Contracts

The off season is a great time for snow removal contractors to plan for their commercial snow removal contracts.

Donated Cat® Machines Help Restore Order After Hurricane Matthew

Cat backhoe loaders continue to assist Eastern North Carolina communities in disaster (Hurricane) relief efforts and municipal work.

Cold Planers

Caterpillar’s line of cold planers helps you rise to meet the daily challenges of your job.

Parts Reference Guides

Cat Parts Reference Guides, available at no cost to you, are an excellent way to find common and wear maintenance part numbers, but they offer so much more.

New Construction Technology To Help Your Business

Learn how construction trends like new technology can help grow your business.

How to Promote Landscaper Safety

Keeping your operators safe on the job starts at the top. We discuss some ways to promote landscaper safety at your business.

What to Know Before Buying Snow Removal Attachments

Shopping for the right tools for your business? We explore the most important things to know before you buy snow removal attachments.

Landscape Labor Shortage Solutions

As we start a new year, there’s no better time to adopt some landscape labor shortage solutions for your business.

Budget Reduction Strategies for Snow & Ice Businesses

We look at how you can use budget reduction strategies to help your snow removal service succeed in the face of smaller client budgets.

Winter Safety Tips

Winter weather only increases the danger of operating a machine. Follow these winter safety tips to stay safe and productive all winter long.

NALP Renewal & Remembrance 2021

We have the latest info about this year’s NALP Renewal and Remembrance event.

Cat Smart Attachments for Landscaping

Improving job site efficiency can start with the tools you use. Cat® Smart Attachments for landscaping can help you be more productive.

Rebuilding for Resilience

With the increasing occurrence of natural disasters around the world, rebuilding for resilience is an essential conversation within the construction community. It's time to reform our disaster response plans, and it begins with how we approach construction at its core.

Not Too Big Not Too Small

After working in the landscaping business for more than two decades, Marvin Cruz has plenty of experience with different equipment brands.

How to Choose Between a Skid Steer or Compact Wheel Loader for Your Landscape Business

Landscapers have a big choice to make when looking at new compact equipment - skid steer or compact wheel loader? We're here to help. Check out this guide for how to make new equipment decisions for your landscaping business.

2021 Fall Landscaping Trends

From low maintenance plants to seasonal displays, we explore the 2021 fall landscaping trends you need to know.

Why Adding Landscape Composting to Your Business Makes Sense

Adding landscape composting to your business is a great way to save money and make use of raw materials you already collect on job sites.

Residential vs. Commercial Snow Removal Best Practices

Whether you’re removing snow in residential areas or doing commercial snow removal, check out these best practices for your business and your snow removal equipment.

End-of-Season Snow Removal Equipment Maintenance

The end of winter weather is here for many, and that means it’s time for end-of-season snow removal equipment maintenance.

How CVAs Can Benefit Your Snow and Ice Removal Operation

Keeping machines running smoothly in your snow and ice removal operation is key to keeping costs down. Learn more about how Cat® Customer Value Agreements (CVAs) can benefit you.

Construction Business Certifications

We talked to construction business owner Missy Scherber about how disadvantaged business certifications can help your company gain new customers.

Solutions for Landscaping Labor Shortages

If landscaping labor shortages are impacting your business, look to Caterpillar for practical solutions to keep your business running strong.

Attachment Maintenance

Get tips and tricks on attachment maintenance, so you can get longer product life, productivity and efficiency out of your work tools.

Certified Aquascape Contractors

Learn how to expand your landscape business’s services with water feature installations. Partnering with Aquascape Inc. to become a Certified Aquascape Contractor (CAC) opens up a valuable range of business opportunities.

Uptime Tips for Compact Track Loaders

Get the most uptime and productivity from your Cat compact track loader with the tips from our blog.

2021 Landscaping Trends for Stay-at-Home Spaces

2020 brought many challenges, but we’re encouraged to see the landscaping business booming as people get creative and look for ways to bring more joy to their stay-at-home spaces. See how the pandemic has influenced 2021 landscaping trends.

Fluid Handling and Storage Tips

Follow these fluid handling and storage tips to get the best performance out of the fluids for your machine, including fluid sampling, bulk storage and more.

Small Wheel Loader Enhancements

Learn about small wheel loader enhancements and get helpful tips to for snow clearing applications in winter weather conditions.

Cab Technology Helps Boost Productivity

New cab technology in your Cat machine is designed to help you be more productive, work more efficiently and be less fatigued.

Smart Attachments Snow Ice Industry

With Smart Attachments for snow and ice management, you can improve your efficiency on the job and make equipment operation easier.

Snow and Ice Safety Tips for Your Crew

Keep your snow and ice removal crew safe all winter long. We’re covering it all from injury prevention strategies, to personal protection equipment to routine machine maintenance. Plus, we’ve got you covered with Cat dealer training and e-learning resources.

Making a Difference with Voices for Healthy Green Spaces

The NALP’s Voices for Healthy Green Spaces initiative aims to create advocates to help make landscapers’ jobs easier.

Missy Scherber: Community Through Construction

For Missy and Trevor Scherber, co-owners of T.Scherber, construction is their opportunity to give back to their local community.

Disinfecting Your Machines

This blog includes tips on properly disinfecting your machines on the job site, as well as other safety ideas to help guide your business.

Farm Equipment Rentals vs. Ownership

You’ve got options when it comes to getting machines. We look at whether farm equipment rentals, leases, or ownership is right for you.

Landscape Equipment Rentals vs. Ownership

You know what machine you want, but how do you get it? We discuss when to consider landscape equipment rentals, leasing, and ownership.

3D Milling Precision 2D Paving Perfection

Unique Approach to 72-Hour Runway Milling & Repaving Project

Savage Excavation Puts a New Cat Mini Excavator to the Test

This article highlights a product field follow that Colorado-based company, Savage Excavation, participated in with the Next Generation Cat Mini Excavators. The company demoed the new 308 CR.

World of Concrete 2020 Recap: Creating a Safety Culture Workplace

Caterpillar’s Justin Ganchow, of Caterpillar Safety Services, shared his insights about creating a safety culture workplace at World of Concrete 2020.

2022 Landscaping Holiday Gift Guide

Get the perfect thing for everyone on your list with our 2022 landscaping holiday gift guide.

Landscaper Job Site Safety Tips

Take advantage of these landscaper job site safety tips to prevent heat illness as you head into the busy summer months.

Crew Collaborative is Here to Change Construction

Caterpillar is a proud founding supporter of Crew Collaborative, a non-profit dedicated to construction workforce development that promises to bring big and positive change to our industry. Are you #ontheCREW?

How Eco-Friendly Landscaping Helps the Environment

Landscaping isn’t just nice to look at. Eco-friendly landscaping can also help the environment by sequestering carbon dioxide and producing more oxygen.

Creating A Video Content Marketing Plan

Landscape business owner, Tom Gardocki, shares how you can use a video content marketing plan to help your business grow.

Community Service in the Landscape Industry

The benefits of community service for a business are about much more than the bottom line. More and more these days, your customers are actively searching for companies that make social responsibility a part of their values. It's also just the right thing to do.

When Worlds Collide: Motocross and Cat® Equipment

Motocross gold medalist Jarryd McNeil brought his love for heavy equipment to the Caterpillar Tinaja Hills Training Center.

Construction Business Tips

It’s important to prepare your construction business for whatever the future may bring, especially in times like this. Our team has gathered some business tips and resources to help you navigate this year and beyond.

Snow Removal Stormwater Management

Learn some snow removal stormwater management best practices to help you be more environmentally friendly on the job.

Snow Removal Machine Rentals vs. Ownership

Want to add some equipment to your fleet? We dive in to the pros and cons of snow removal machine rentals vs. ownership.

Configuring Wheel Loaders to Tackle Your Workload

Learn how to configure wheel loaders to get the best performance, uptime and comfort out of your machine.

Spring Landscaping Checklist

Spring is officially here! Get your business ready with this spring landscaping checklist.

Why a Cat® Tiltrotator Is Useful for Mini Excavators

Tiltrotators give excavator attachments 360-degree rotation for precision and versatility. Learn how tiltrotators make mini excavators even more useful.

2022 Construction Industry Trends

Ready for the year ahead? Check out these 2022 construction industry trends to prepare your business.

Excavator Safety: Lifting Heavy Loads

Make sure you and your crew are practicing excavator safety on the job with these tips on lifting heavy loads.

Spring Planning for Landscape Businesses

Get prepped for the busy season ahead with this guide to spring planning for landscape businesses.

Use Less Salt for Eco-Friendly Snow Removal

Reducing salt consumption with the use of attachments is not only cost-effective - it’s also an eco-friendly snow removal method.

2022 Construction Holiday Gift Guide

Whether you’re shopping for your crew, your family, or yourself, our 2022 construction holiday gift guide has something for everyone on your list.

Your Guide to Landscape Construction

Find out more about landscape construction and how you can add it to your business offerings.

Bid on Jobs More Accurately

Use the technology on your small wheel loader to monitor fuel consumption and costs for more accurate job bids and greater profits.

How You Can Build a Sustainable Construction Company

From using recycled materials to green buildings to paperless tech, we explore how you can build a more sustainable construction company.

Protect Your Machine from Rust Damage

Learn how rust damage prevention helps preserve your machine’s resale value and performance.

Landscaping Stormwater Management

Learn why landscaping stormwater management is important and best practices to follow to get the work done right.

How One Cat® Customer Goes Big With The Next Generation Mini Excavator

A Caterpillar customer in South Texas is seeing big gains in his workload after buying a Next Generation Cat® Mini Excavator.

Top 5 Landscaping Attachments

We take a look at the top 5 landscaping attachments you need in your arsenal.

Building a Winning Company Culture

At this year’s NALP Leaders Forum, Jamie Kovicak, Caterpillar Loaders Commercial Manager, spoke about why a great company culture is key to building a successful business.

Ryan Goodfellow: A Rock-Solid Crew

For Ryan Goodfellow of Rock Structures Utility & Excavating, a hardworking crew and a bit of creativity have been the keys to his success.

Work Capacity for Compact Loaders

Get the most out of your small fleet by taking advantage of the features on our advanced compact loaders. They will help your crew work more efficiently with less fatigue, so you can take on more jobs.

Your Guide to Smart Attachments for Construction

From plug-and-play recognition to a special display screen, we go over the features of Smart Attachments and how they can benefit your business.

Skid Steer Maintenance Tips

Keep your farm equipment up and running with these skid steer maintenance tips.

Rock Structures Guide to Recruiting and Retaining Construction Crew Members

Ryan Goodfellow, owner of Rock Structures, talks about his strategies on recruiting and retaining construction crews as well as advice for new operators.

2022 Landscaping Industry Trends

See what this year might have in store with these 2022 landscaping industry trends.

How to Use Drones on Construction Job Sites

You can use drones in construction for a wide variety of things, and with the right planning and drone program can give your business detailed, accurate, and real-time information on your site’s progress. This is information you can put to use to improve the quality, accuracy, and efficiency on the job.

Jarryd McNeil’s Guide to Building Motocross Tracks

Cat Ambassador Jarryd McNeil shares his advice on the equipment you need for building motocross tracks.

How to Choose the Right Track for Your Compact Track Loader

That rubber track on your compact track loader has a specific purpose, and it’s important to choose the right tread for the job. We're here to help you make the right choice.

Using 2D Grading Systems for Residential Construction

Using 2D grading systems for residential construction projects can help you be more efficient on the job.

Machine Telematics

Harness the data of your machines through telematics subscriptions. Find maintenance problems early, increase productivity and save money by following our telematics guide.

Tilt-Up Cab Makes Cat® Mini Excavators Easier to Service

When your Cat mini excavator needs major service, spend less time on maintenance by using the tilt-up cab feature.

How to Set Up Cat® Mini Excavator Ease of Use Features

It’s easy to make your equipment more productive and efficient with technology. Learn how to set up Cat mini excavator Ease of Use features.

Top 7 Attachments for Residential Construction

Level up skid steers excavators with these easy-to-add attachments for residential construction.

Cat® Engine Summer Maintenance Tips

A Summertime Guide for Diesel Engine Owners & Operators

The Latest Nursery Tools for Landscaping and Agriculture

We dive into the latest nursery tools for landscaping and agriculture businesses that might help you be more productive.

Soil Compactor Nomenclature

We’re making it easier for you to choose the right Cat® Vibratory Soil Compactor for your jobs.

5 Ways to Get a Handle on Your Repair Costs

Just because repairs are inevitable, doesn’t mean they have to break the bank. Here are five things you can do to keep your repair costs under control.

Responding to Disaster: ERAT of Jacksonville, Florida

Three Ways to Save on Fuel

With fuel consistently at or near the top of your annual operating expenses, it doesn’t really matter if the price of diesel is up or down. Any savings you make in the area of fuel consumption go straight to your bottom line.

Cat® SDX Screed Plate System

Groundbreaking three-dimensional paving technology plus experience-inspired solutions combine for an industry shake-up. Meet the Cat® SDX.

Cat XDS Screed Plate System

Groundbreaking three-dimensional paving technology plus experience-inspired solutions combine for an industry shake-up. Meet the Cat® XDS.

ConExpo Tips: Get More Out of the Show

From entering contests to walking the floor, maximize your time with these CONEXPO tips.

2023 Landscaping Industry Trends

The 2023 landscaping industry trends you need to know, from sustainability to technology.

2023 Snow and Ice Industry Trends

The 2023 snow and ice industry trends you should know, from how to be more sustainable to natural disaster preparedness.

2023 Construction Industry Trends

Explore 2023 construction industry trends that could impact your business this year.

Win More Work With Cat Grade Technology

It’s quickly reaching the point where you may not be competitive without grade control or technology.

2022 Snow and Ice Holiday Gift Guide

With winter approaching, we’ve got everything you need for you, your crew, and your family in our 2022 snow and ice holiday gift guide.

Boost Productivity with Mini Excavator Technology

From E-Fence to Indicate features, check out the new mini excavator technology, helping to make your time in the cab more efficient.

Building a Reputation with Cat Technology

For over a decade, Tatum Excavating Company (TEC, Inc.) has been building a reputation as a precision earthmover. Headquartered in Texas, TEC, Inc. is known for getting the job done right—working to spec, finishing on time, controlling the budget. But as business has grown more competitive, TEC, Inc. has turned to Cat® technology for help.

Get Out In Front With Cat Grade Technology

Grade technologies automate or control machine functions that simplify and improve operations on a wide variety of construction machines.

Assistance Technology: Who Needs It?

Some manufacturers are introducing automated grading systems that don’t require a full investment in GPS infrastructure.

Maybe You Don’t Need 3D Grade Control

2D grade systems make a great first investment. They’re simpler and less expensive than 3D systems but deliver the same kinds of benefits.

Stable Blade: Fast, Accurate Grading with Less Rework

Think about the time and money you’ve wasted repairing the damage caused by a bouncing motor grader blade. Now there’s a way to avoid that costly rework. Get Stable Blade technology, a Cat® exclusive, available on M Series 3 graders or as a retrofit on older M Series models.

Five Steps to a Safe Shift

Industry leaders call for a renewed safety focus after Bureau of Labor Statistics study.

What Can Compaction Control Do for You?

5 ways compaction control can extend landfill life, improve performance & enhance safety.

Grade Technology for Excavators

No matter what kind of work, chances are you can get the job done more efficiently if your excavator is equipped with grade control.

The Cutting-Edge Combination For More Productivity & Profit

Machine control technology and your telematics data.

Should You Take A Harder Look at Telematics?

Technology has been helping the construction industry get more productive for a long time.

Cat Detect Technology Overview

By improving operator awareness of the work environment, Cat® Detect technology helps make your site safer every minute of every day.

Smart Sites, Safe Sites

Learn how contractors, aggregates producers and other equipment owners are using Cat® Technology to enhance safety and manage risk.

3D Paving Drives Racetrack Construction

3D paving technology reduced engineering costs and helped meet tight tolerances on this paving job.

Paving Company Wins Big at Super Bowl LII Stadium

A perfect mat is possible. Park Construction shares how 3D paving technology played a role in achieving perfection at the US Bank Stadium.

Cat Payload Technology Overview

Cat Payload helps you boost productivity, drive down costs, increase operator efficiency and run a safer jobsite.

What Benefit Does My Operator Get From Payload

Systems like Cat® Payload, with advanced weighing modes assist with payload accuracy and make loading cycles more efficient as a result.

Vibratory Soil Compactor Selection Guide

Use the filters to find the compactor that matches your application.

Paving Production Calculator App

This calculator can help optimize the jobsite, reducing inefficiency and contributing to smoothness.

Machine Drive Power Overview

Here are four ways MDP could make a big difference on your next project.

Automation & Autonomy: What's the Difference?

These words get used interchangeably, creating confusion. To improve consistency, we've defined these terms.

The Construction World's Next ‘Game Changer’

MDP is a machine-integrated soil compaction measurement technology.

Machine Control & Automation Can Add To Your Bottom Line

Technologies that enhance machine performance can add to the bottom line.

Technology Improves Communication & Compaction for Utah Contractor

Communication is critical for an efficient and productive jobsite.

Quick Wins That Realize The Rapid Profit Power Of Machine Data

Once Product Link is activated, all you need to do is set up your VisionLink account and start taking a look at what your machine information can tell you.

Eagle Excavation

See how Eagle Excavation uses Cat Technology.

Step Up Your Truck Loading Game

The experts share their tips for truck loading with both mini and large excavators.

Cat Site Evaluation Success Story

With a Cat® Site Evaluation, this quarry customer reduced fuel usage, saving $230,000.

Maintenance Practices 101

Three areas you don't want to overlook.

Road Maintenance Operators Give Cat® Stable Blade Their Highest Grade

Road maintenance motor grader operators praise Cat® Stable Blade for productivity, efficiency and cost savings on the job.

Technology Improves Communication and Compaction for Utah Contractor

Western Rock Products in Utah has noticed several improvements to their operations when using machine-to-machine technology.

Going Beyond Operator Intuition

Machine-to-Machine technology helps contractors increase efficiency and productivity.

Ask the Expert

Answers on fuel efficiency from an expert - Jason Hurdis, GCI Global Market professional.

Command Takes the Gold at 2021 Edison Awards

Cat Command’s remote control technology is changing the job site — and winning awards.

Productivity with Connectivity

Every machine in your fleet is an opportunity to increase your overall productivity.

19 Million Reasons to Believe in Cat Technology

See that guy sitting across the aisle at the airport? The one in the Cat® shirt who’s so engrossed with his tablet he might miss his boarding call. He's monitoring a critical asset and saving its owner a pile of money.

Building the World's Largest Airport with Cat Technology

A new airport is under construction in Istanbul. It’s coming to life in just 42 months with help from Cat® technology.

Industry Resources for Your Business

As industries and businesses across the world feel the impact of these unprecedented times, we’ve gathered some helpful resources that you can use to address what lies ahead.

How to Use Meteorology for Snow Removal

Caterpillar customer Keystone Snow Management shares how to step up your game by using meteorology for snow removal.

Your Guide To Slot Dozing Like A Pro

Want to increase dozing efficiency? Learn more about slot dozing and how it can benefit your dozing endeavors.

Who says Blades are Boring?

Today’s dozer blades are sophisticated tools. And you can’t make money without them—which makes them far from boring. So before you choose a blade, give some thought to how the decision could affect your bottom line.

5 Questions to Ask when You’re Serious about Improving Fuel Efficiency

There’s no simple way to improve fuel efficiency, but if you’re up the job, here are five questions to consider.

Better Bids In Five Steps

Whether you’re putting together your first bid or your 500th, here are a few strategies you can follow that will make the process easier.

Rolling Resistance Factors

You can use rolling resistance factors to help you identify which equipment will be most efficient on your worksite.

How to Measure Loose Density in the Field

Material Density determines bucket and machine choices. Construction companies often select the size of machine they believe is required and equip it with a standard bucket, but this approach might short change productivity.

Swell & Void Percentage, Load Factors

Learn about Swell and Void Percentages, load factors and how they can affect your fuel efficiency.

Bucket Fill Factors

Fill Factor is the percentage of an available volume in a hauler body, bucket or bowl that is actually used.

Material Density Tables to Help Estimate Earthwork Volumes

Calculating appropriate volume is critical to accuracy. In-bank soil, loose soil that has been excavated and fill soil that has been compacted, have different material densities and resulting load factors.

Optimize Wheel Loader Performance and Productivity

How do you optimize Wheel Loader Performance and Productivity? Take a look.

Condition Monitoring Reports Get Cost-Saving Results

Looking for a smart way to track your fleet, monitor the status of your equipment and control costs? This trend watch is for you.

Get the Right Tool For Your Winter Road-Clearing Needs

Winter pushes you hard. Push back harder with Cat motor graders and snow removal tools.

Scott Henry: Doing Better, On the Job and Off

For Scott Henry, making the world a better place is important both on the construction job and through his social media presence.

Top Honors For Demolition Tools

Innovation in demolition tools and attachments earned Caterpillar its second straight World Demolition Awards honor in 2021.

A Game Changer for Your Bottom Line

Caterpillar conducted a study that put a technology-equipped mixed fleet to the test against traditional road building methods. Watch what happened.

Building a 24/7 Safety Culture

Identifying Safety Risks in the Quarry

Remote Control Equipment: Safety from a Distance

Profitability with Cat Technology

Profitability begins with comprehensive visibility and insight into your operation.

Efficiency with Cat Technology

The most efficient operations are driven by the latest efficiency technologies.

Excavating Company Doubles Sales with the Help of Cat Technology

Cat technology has helped this excavating company double sales and hold their own against larger companies.

Cat Technology Delivers Confidence and Cost Savings

Ask McAninch Corp. why they’re using soil compaction technology from Cat® and you’ll get a simple answer. “Better roads at a lower cost,” says Don Taylor, project manager.

Cat® Machines Help Case Snow Management Tackle Winter Weather

Case Snow Management, based in Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts, was established in 2009 and has since expanded to become the largest snow and ice management company on the east coast. Owner, Jason Case, attributes a lot of this success to the company’s relationship with its local Cat dealer, Milton Cat, and its reliable fleet of Cat® Wheel Loaders.

Pondemonium 2019 Recap: Taking Pride in Your Landscape Work

Serene waterfalls. Babbling brooks. Tranquil ponds. And the quiet purr of Cat® equipment in the distance … sounds like a little piece of paradise, right? That’s just what we found when we arrived at Pondemonium 2019 a few weeks ago with our In The Trenches Tour featuring Next Generation Cat Mini Excavators. This experience was like no other landscaping event in world. And we couldn’t wait to share a recap with you in the latest “On The Level” blog. If you don’t already love your job, you will after reading this!

Road Maintenance Operators Give Cat Stable Blade Their Highest Grade

Road maintenance operators praise Cat Stable Blade for productivity and cost savings.

Cat Motor Grader Retired after 49 Years of Service

After 49 years of service the city of LaGrange, GA. will retire their Cat Motor Grader.

Public Works Department Procures a Cat Landfill Dozer in Record Time

With a cooperative purchasing contract Cowlitz County got a new machine in record time.

Get Attached to Versatility

Introduction of Cat 440 and 450 Backhoe Loaders enables a wider variety of work.

Digging Up the Past

Versatile Cat 420F2 IT does work of multiple machines on infrastructure update.

A Legacy of Commitment and Innovation

Caterpillar receives Sourcewell’s 2019 Legacy Award.

Caterpillar Wins Heavy Equipment Contract, Acclaim for Cooperative Purchasing Process

Sourcewell gives Caterpillar highest score for cooperative purchasing criteria.

How to Get Technical and Stay That Way

Agencies rely on quality shop technicians. We have some ways to find and keep good techs.

Cat Motor Graders Put Minnesota County Highways on the Road to Quality Maintenance

140M2, 140M3 Motor Graders are doing the work in Mahnomen County.

Customize Bid Specs to Easily Purchase the Equipment Your Agency Needs

Save time and money with our customizable bid specification option.

Value Estimating Tool

Cat machines provide the most value in the industry. See it for yourself with VET.

The Governmental Solutions 2018 Buyers’ Guide

The Governmental Solutions 2018 Buyers’ Guide is your one stop for information on Cat equipment and much more.

Buy Heavy Equipment Faster and More Cost-Effectively With Co-Op Purchasing

Cooperative purchasing offers streamlined process for purchasing dependable Cat equipment.

Extend The Circle Pinion Drive’s Life With The Circle Saver™

The Circle Saver™ lubrication kit can help improve the lube process on your motor grader.

Save Time and Money With The Cat M Series Line: 120M2, 12M3, 140M3, 160M3 and 14M3

Cat M Series motor graders with Cat GRADE offer precise grading.

Winter Ready: Snow Removal Tools for Cat Motor Graders

Motor graders are built tough for snow removal, delivering the speed and power you need.

Streamlined Purchasing Case Study

Streamlined purchasing looks at the total cost of ownership to help your operation.

Cat Small Wheel Loader Comes a la Mode

There’s more than meets the eye in a Cat small wheel loader.

Many Jobs, Limited Resources, One Answer: 950 GC

Anybody procuring heavy equipment for a governmental agency needs a machine that delivers.

Cat Wheel Excavator Getting More Done Faster in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, teams building roads have used the Cat Wheel Excavator to get the job done.

One Machine, Many Jobs with Attachments

Cat compact machines are known for their versatility.

Exceeding Expectations

12M3 Motor Grader provides power, dependability.

The Fast Track

Piggybacking onto national contract enables county to meet landfill needs.

Two for One

Backhoe loader options help agency keep pace with growing service demands.

Every Minute Counts

Life cycle costing saves county $5 per hour of motor grader operation.

A New Way to Keep Score

Life cycle costing drives fleet management strategy.

Performance Guaranteed

Maintenance agreement improves uptime, saves $200,000 annually.

An Essential Piece

Hydraulic excavator versatility helps county meet workload.

National IPA Cooperative Contract

National IPA Cooperative Contract - Save taxpayer money.

Budget Reductions Only Half of Story

Leasing new M series motor graders decreases net costs, while productivity soars.

How Greg Wittstock Took Aquascape Out of the Backyard

Through the power of PR, Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy, has turned Aquascape into a thriving business working with high-profile customers.

Points Award System vs. Pure Bid

Why should you use a points award system rather than a traditional bidding process? We explore how this method can impact your business.

The Versatility of Oscillatory Vibration

Learn how Oscillatory Vibration technology works and provides added versatility on the job site.

Precision Cut

Technology and 50 percent more productivity than previous mills, the precision of Cat PM622 cold planer helped the crew at Tri-City Blacktop Inc. meet tight milling specifications on time.

Cat® Machines Move the Earth So Motocross Riders Can Take to the Sky

In just two weeks, expert track builders used six Cat machines to construct a Red Bull X-Fighters motocross track out of red South African soil.

Cat® H180ES Hammer Breaks New Ground In Norway

The Cat® H180ES Hammer is helping to clear the way for Norway’s largest ongoing infrastructure project.

Performance. Durability. Support.

3 biggest reasons waste-by-rail firm chooses Cat machines.

5 Best Practices for Transfer Stations & MRFS

Tips to increase production and lower cost.

Step Inside the Industries Best Cab

K Series cab keeps operators coming back for more.

5 Ways to Get to Zero Injuries

Tips for installing a culture of safety.

Big Results. Big Residual Value.

Littler Machinery builds its rental business on Cat® compactors.

High Demand for High-Reach Demolition Machine

Extended reach, quick-change work tools and a safety-first cab— that’s the Cat 340F UHD.

Belgian Rental Company Carves Out Unique Niche with Mix of Cat Machines, Work Tools, & Experienced Operators

Van Lommel N.V. has niche in Belgium with Cat machines, work tools and operators for rent.

U.S Recycler Boosts Daily Productivity Using New Cat Scrap Shear

Rivers Edge Scrap Management increased productivity, service and resale value with Cat.

Pacific Steel & Recycling Relies on Fleet of Cat Equipment to Increase Inventory Turns and Lower Processing Costs

Pacific Steel & Recycling uses Cat® equipment to help inventory turns and lower costs.

Dealer Leaves Lasting Impression on Demolition Company

With help from their Cat dealer, Lee Farms Excavating Inc. has become a successful demolition operation.

Cat Excavators for Demolition

One machine doing the work of many—that’s how Adamo Group uses Cat excavators.

Selecting the Right Solution for the Job

Using the right machine and work tool is important, find a solution to fit your needs.

3 Ways An Investment in Training Pays You Back

Is training really worth the cost? It’s a question we hear often, and it’s a good one.

Tips From Landfill Managers on How To Maximize Airspace & Boost The Bottom Line.

Learn five best practices from experienced landfill managers.

Local Landfill Company Gets Nostalgic on Tour

Employees at Peoria Disposal Company toured the Caterpillar East Peoria dozer facility.

Opioids and Construction: A Bad Combination

The opioid epidemic is dominating a lot of headlines these days, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that opioids were involved in more than 42,000 overdose deaths in 2016 — five times that of 1999. But if you think that’s a problem for the D.C. bureaucrats to handle, think again.

Take Efficiency to New Heights with UAV Technology

There’s a new piece of equipment (UAV) at work on construction and quarry sites around the world. It won’t dig, push, load or haul. But it will fly ....

Stay Cool — and Safe — This Sumer

As temperatures rise, chances are your workload will, too. Summer brings an influx of jobs to the construction industry, and that can mean long hours in the sun, heat and humidity for your team — and your equipment. Here are a few tips to keep both safe during the dog days of summer.

CK-4 Engine Oil: What You Need to Know

CK-4 engine oils have been available since late 2016, but if you’re like many heavy equipment owners, you still have questions about them. Get answers here.

5 Skills to Look for in a Tight Construction Job Market

Finding skilled operators in the construction industry these days is tough. What’s a construction firm to do?

5 Common Bidding Mistakes — And how to Avoid Them

What’s the key to putting together a winning bid proposal? Avoiding mistakes. Make a small one and your bid could be rejected; make a big one and your bottom line could be affected. Here are five common errors construction firms make during the bidding process — and some advice on how you can avoid falling victim to them.

5 Reasons to Banish Motor Grader Bounce

Controlling machine bounce is an everyday battle for motor grader operators. But motor grader bounce threatens your bottom line. Read how.

6 Mistakes You May be Making When Choosing A Bucket

When to comes to selecting a bucket for your heavy equipment, the wrong decision could increase your costs by 10 to 20%–and cut productivity at the same time.

5 Options for Selling Used equipment

Take a look at the pros and cons of five ways to sell used equipment.

Better Bids at Your Fingertips

What’s the best way to fine-tune your bidding skills? Just get out there and bid.

Five Tips for Choosing Excavator Attachments

Attachments and couplers are one way to accomplish multiple tasks with a single machine, resulting in more bid opportunities, increased productivity and reduced operating expenses.

2nd or 3rd Grading Systems: How do You Know What You Need

Grade technology is getting plenty of buzz these days. People who use it swear by the benefits.

On the Rise: Drones in Construction

Commercial drone use continues to rise. Global adoption is expected to rise at a compound annual growth rate of 13.61% between 2019 and 2023, according to market research firm Technavio. Interestingly, the construction industry is among those leading the way.

Digitally Connected Worksites

Digital technology enhances what you’ve always done—by making your worksite operation highly accurate, less wasteful and more cost effective. And, now’s the time to get started—or risk being left behind.

Cellular vs Satellite Communications

Normally machine data travels through one of two channels: a cellular network or a satellite system. You choose the channel upfront as it affects the type of hardware that will be installed on or built into your assets. Your equipment dealer can help.

Reduce Risky Business on the Worksite

Technology that improves safety performance will also reduce risk and downtime.

Get Your Crew On The Same Page

Technology can help construction companies optimize performance across their worksites with faster more accurate communication.

Technology - Multiple Ways To Optimize Your Performance

Construction companies optimize their performance across their worksites.

Paving - Technology Pays Off

Technology is changing the game in the paving industry–thanks to simple-to-operate solutions that add up to a more efficient jobsite.

Pack More Profit Into Paving Projects

You have a powerful new workhorse for pulling more profit out of every hour on the job.

New Construction Technology To Help Your Business

Looking for insight on how new land grading technology can benefit your business and increase work productivity on the job site?

MDP Case Study

9,520 reasons to try new compaction technology

Convince Your Boss

Need help making the case that you need to go to the show? We’ve got you covered.

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Tips for Right Sizing your Excavator

Excavators offer your worksites a tremendous range of power and versatility. Because there are so many machines and options to choose from, it can be a complex process to determine what model will deliver the most productivity at the lowest operating cost.

CONEXPO History

CONEXPO-CON/AGG dates back to 1909. See how it (and hairstyles) evolved.

ConExpo 2017 Recap

This show is our biggest yet, and that’s saying something. Take a look back at 2017.

Tips for ConExpo Newcomers

5 CONEXPO tips to know before attending the show.

Busting the Jargon To Get You Connected

Defining technology terms to get you connected.

Get Started By Selecting and Configuring Machines With Technology

Technology is an investment, so it makes sense to take your time and not just jump in.

Winning The Work Tips For Bids

How you craft your bids has never been more important. You have to make sure that your bids are carefully created and include everything that could make the difference in winning the work.

Guide to Cat at CONEXPO

Use this guide to find Caterpillar locations, events and ways to connect with Cat experts.

Case Studies - Learn How Our Team Helped Improve Performance and Reduce Costs

Real customers, real results.

Electrification

Our electric solutions begin and end with your needs.

Seeing a Machine Come to Life at Caterpillar

Santek Environmental employees tour the Caterpillar East Peoria dozer facility.

A New Way to Manage Leachate

Did you know U.S. landfills generate 7.2 billion gallons of leachate every year?

6 Best Practices for Landfills

Expert tips for working more safely, productively & profitably.

3 Ways Cat Loaders Guard Against Downtime

Take a closer look at three ways Cat loaders are built to protect against downtime.

Waste Operators Love the Cat 966M XE. Your Bottom-Line Will, Too

Operators working in waste facilities are all about their Cat® 966M XE Wheel Loaders.

Safer Operation. More Uptime. Less Fuel.

Caterpillar waste expert Tom Griffith shares best practices in five key areas.