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What’s the Difference Between an Excavator and a Backhoe?
Backhoes and excavators are two common pieces of construction equipment, but people often confuse the names of each of these two machines. With the size and design of each being very different, it is important to know the proper name of the equipment you are looking to rent so you have the right machine for your project. Here…
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Two Students Commit to Carter Machinery During Career Signing Day
Richmond, Virginia – Carter Machinery signed two students from Bridging Communities Regional Career & Technical Center on Wednesday as part of Career Signing Day. The two students, Jesse Payne, from King William County, and Nick Sorensen from New Kent, will both start their careers with Carter in July. Jesse, who started working on machines with his dad…
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What is the Value of your Used Construction Equipment Trade-in?
Trade-in evaluation is always a difficult proposition for both the dealer and the end user. Owners and end users have a certain attachment to their equipment and invariably expect more than a dealer can allow in actual cash value. While on the dealer side, they can only offer what the open market will pay which…
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Important Notice: Product Link Devices Affected by GPS Satellites Error
Salem, Virginia – We know how much you rely upon accurate, updated information at all times. You depend on connectivity to make the best business decisions possible regarding productivity, maintenance, costs and safety on the jobsite. Unfortunately, we recently discovered an issue impacting software inside certain Cat® Product Link™ devices in relation to GPS time rollover…
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New Apprenticeship Program at Carter Machinery Now Available
Salem, Virginia – Throughout its 90 year history, Carter Machinery has continually evolved to meet changing industry demands and customer needs. A critical part of the business where Carter differs from others in the industry is in the service department. However, a particularly difficult industry-wide challenge is finding technicians, specifically young people, who choose this important…
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Carter Machinery Commits to Military Veterans by Earning a Virginia Values Veterans Certification
Salem, Virginia – Carter Machinery is excited to announce that it has been certified by the Governor’s office and the Virginia Department of Veterans Services Commissioner as a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) employer. V3 is a public-private partnership with a proven track record in encouraging companies to hire and retain skilled veterans in the civilian workforce. …
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Improving Your Experience In Richmond
Richmond, Virginia – Over the next few years, Carter Machinery will be making some long-term enhancements to our Richmond area store, located at 8362 Richfood Road in Mechanicsville. We have big plans to improve the overall flow and efficiencies of our store, with an end goal of making it easier for you, our customers, to do…
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