Carter Con Makes Believers Out of Cat Operators
Equipment operators got up close and personal with Caterpillar’s biggest and baddest machines at the 2019 Carter Con Expo and Operator Challenge in September. This inaugural event – hosted September 12 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia – showcased Cat’s latest equipment and technologies, as well as Carter Machinery’s services. One of the centerpieces…
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Five Things to Consider When Selecting A Skid Steer
Versatility is king on many job sites, with contractors needing machines that perform a variety of tasks on a project. Enter the skid steer loader – one of the most versatile and maneuverable machines on any site. To maximize the return on your investment, you’ll want to make some important considerations into your business before…
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Providing Power To Get Through Hurricane Dorian Recovery
Now that Hurricane Dorian has come and gone in Virginia, many of us are cleaning up in its wake. Nearly 50,000 people were without power in southeastern Virginia shortly after the storm, which hit the state with winds up to 83 miles per hour and more than 3.6” of rain near the coast. With 16…
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A Faster, Cleaner ‘Way of Life’
Looking for quieter, faster and cleaner outings on your boat? Carter Machinery can do that. We recently repowered an engine on a 1999 Carman Deadrise 40-foot clam boat named Way of Life. The owner was looking for a quieter, stronger performance than it was getting with its 420bhp marine engine. We upgraded the Way of…
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Re-Powering The ‘Pammy’
Carter Machinery knows the grueling nature of the marine environment can make your boat’s engine a shadow of its former self. We take pride in putting new life into your old vessel. We recently re-powered a 1988 Ocean Yacht Super Sport 48-foot vessel named Pammy located in Fisherman’s Wharf Marina in Virginia Beach. The owner…
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Next Generation Cat® Equipment Sets New Standard In Productivity
The next generation of Cat® equipment is here, ready to boost job site productivity levels everywhere. Innovative technology is redefining what you, the customer, should expect from dozers, motor graders, excavators, mini excavators, and more. You should expect technology that provides better fuel efficiency on machines with significantly fewer rotating parts, which results in less…
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Be Aware of Repairs Your Equipment Needs
Research shows that almost 90 percent of machine failures could be avoided. How? By properly maintaining the equipment. Contractors who address the maintenance needs of a piece of machinery at the first signs of trouble can minimize repair costs while extending the life of supporting components. Waiting until absolute machine failure increases costs significantly. Plan For…
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Trained Equipment Operators Are Good For Business
Having properly trained equipment operators not only benefits your employees – it benefits your entire company in many respects. Operators with adequate training on the machinery they operate are not only safer – accounting for more efficient shifts and less time and money lost – they help your bottom line through increased productivity and machine…
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Growing Your Equipment Fleet
Companies looking to expand their equipment fleet must take a number of factors into account when strategizing the best method for growth. The manner with which you approach fleet growth is directly tied to how you choose to manage your capital. This approach will vary based on your business and industry. Out With The Old,…
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How Buying Local Equipment Helps Your Business
When it’s time for a construction business owner to update or add to their equipment fleet, they may get the best results by looking in their back yard. OK, not literally the rear portion of their own property, but choosing to do business with a local equipment dealer can pay off in ways that simply…
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