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The Cat® 255 Is Worth Winning: We’re Giving Away Two
As a proud partner of both the Baltimore Ravens and the Washington Commanders, Carter Machinery has decked out two Cat 255 Compact Track Loaders in custom team colors. Now we’re giving them away. We could have picked any machine, but the 255 is the kind that can change what a small business takes on….
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MAKE FLUID & FILTER CHECKS PART OF YOUR DAILY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN
Protecting your investment and reducing unplanned downtime starts with conducting daily inspections of your equipment’s filters and fluids. Read on for some of our best practices that will help maximize your productivity.
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How to Choose the Right Undercarriage for Your Cat® Machine
Did you know that undercarriage typically represents up to 50% of your machine’s owning and operating expenses? That’s why choosing the right system can significantly impact your machine’s performance, uptime, and long-term cost of ownership.
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Protect Workers From Deadly Trench Collapses
June is Trench Safety Month and a critically important opportunity to increase awareness about the dangers and deaths that occur annually as a result of trench and excavation collapses. According to the CDC, 14 workers died on the job in 2023 due to trench collapses.
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Best Practices for Battery Safety and Storage
Powering your equipment and your productivity starts with a reliable battery. That’s why Cat® batteries are designed to deliver unmatched performance, durability, and starting ability in temperature extremes when compared to other batteries…
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Best Practices for Battery Selection and Installation
Powering your equipment and your productivity starts with a reliable battery. That’s why Cat® batteries are designed to deliver unmatched performance, durability, and starting ability in temperature extremes when compared to other batteries…
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Best Practices for a Safe, Successful Battery Jump Start
Sometimes even the best battery needs a jump start. Maybe it was because an accessory was inadvertently left on or the equipment hadn’t been started in a while. While a dead battery is undoubtedly an annoyance and a delay, the good news is it’s usually a quick fix. All that’s needed is another fully charged…
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Prevent Irrigation System Damage This Winter
The irrigation system that provides your lawn, nursery, or crops with life-sustaining water throughout the growing season is susceptible to significant winter damage if all the water isn’t removed from the complex network of under- and above-ground pipes and hoses before temperatures fall below freezing. And, contrary to popular belief, simply “winterizing” the system by…
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VisionLink Video Series
We’re rolling out a five-part series of videos to help you gain a better understanding of the new Cat® VisionLink® product and how its robust data will enable you to make better decisions and remove guesswork from fleet management.
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Be Wary Of Winter’s Hold On Your Machinery
Get a jump on winterizing your equipment so you don’t get left out in the cold. Take the proper precautions and your equipment will persist through the most frigid conditions. Get Things Started If your fleet sits in the cold all night your machinery will need time to get warmed up. Fluids need to circulate,…
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