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Construction Equipment

How to Choose a Cold Planer: Match the machine to current – and future – jobs

Check out these cold planer models and manufacturers' tips on how to choose the right cold planer for your current and future projects, here on Equipment World.

October 30, 2020

Construction Equipment

Despite big drop in equipment sales, Cat 3Q earnings beat expectations

Blaming lower end-user demand for equipment and services, Caterpillar reported 3Q sales and revenues decreased by 23% compared to the same period last year. Sales and revenues decreased from $12.8 billion in 2019 to $9.9 billion in 3Q 2020. Cat also cited a dealer decrease in inventories as a reason for the double-digit decrease. The […]

October 27, 2020

Dealers

New Hawthorne Cat showroom in Escondido offers “full retail experience”

Hawthorne Cat has opened a retail showroom after the remodeling of its Escondido branch. The company now offers everyday consumables for Cat products such as oils, filters, and grease and customers can rent or buy machines, get parts, and purchase safety gear and Cat-branded merchandise.  In 2021, the location will expand to offer maintenance. “Customers […]

October 27, 2020

Construction Equipment

What it’s like to play Pac-Man with remote control skid steers

Caterpillar built the largest game of Pac-Man ever played. Remote-control skid steers took the place of Pac-Man and the ghosts and a giant trench maze replaced the arcade cabinet.

October 22, 2020

Construction Equipment

How Cat Built a GIANT Trench Maze for Real Life Pac-Man!

Cat just built the largest game of Pac-Man ever played. Remote control skid steers took the place of Pac-Man and the ghosts, and a giant trench maze replaced the arcade cabinet. Incredibly, a single Cat 336 dug the whole maze. How? We’ve got all the details. Check out our behind the scenes  video. And if […]

October 20, 2020

Construction Equipment

Used Construction Equipment Financing Has Actually Increased During the Pandemic

Despite the pandemic, some financial institutions are reporting increased lending activity for used equipment.

October 6, 2020

Construction Equipment

New Compact Excavators: What Comes Standard – and What Doesn’t – Might Surprise You

Compact excavators are rapidly evolving but not all manufacturers are focusing on the same advancements as their competitors.

October 1, 2020

Roadbuilding

How Soil Compactors Are Getting Even Easier To Operate

When it comes to choosing a soil compactor, do you know which is right for you? Check out these tips from Equipment World and find out what is on the market.

September 14, 2020

Dealers

Quick Data: Top-Selling Wheel Loaders and Sales Trends

A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s EDA equipment financing data and TopBid auction price service.

September 11, 2020

Construction Equipment

New Cat 963 Track Loader Has New Cab, More Power

The cab on the 963 crawler loader also gets an upgrade with suspension seat, adjustable armrests, rearview camera and 10-inch touchscreen.

September 10, 2020

The Dirt

How Caterpillar Changed the Way It Sells Equipment | The Dirt #11

In late 2019, Caterpillar announced a new retail strategy. Specifically, the company rolled out on-machine sticker pricing at its dealerships and the ability to shop for machines online. Get all the details in this episode of The Dirt.

August 21, 2020

Construction Equipment

How Good Can Dozers Get? OEMs Answer With Their Latest Models

Dozers have been recognizable in their current form for nearly a century. After this much time a machine this basic must be fully evolved, right? Not so, say manufacturers. Their newest dozers are more advanced and more capable than ever before.   Technology marches on Much of the advancement of dozer design is owed to […]

August 14, 2020