Caterpillar - Wed May 28, 2025

Caterpillar Announces Annual Product Updates for Cat Hydraulic Excavators

Caterpillar announces multiple updates for its Cat hydraulic excavator line as part of its annual product update (APU) program. Helping to improve machine efficiency and get operators quickly to work, the enhancements include Cat Grade technologies, a new user interface (UI) for quick navigation and an advanced payload option for Cat track excavators....

CEG - Wed May 21, 2025

Blanchard Hosts Caterpillar's Global Operator Challenge

Blanchard Machinery hosted the local phase of Caterpillar's Global Operator Challenge on May 15-16, 2025, at the Blanchard Farm in Columbia, S.C., bringing skilled heavy equipment operators together for two days of competition, precision and high-performance machine control....

CEG - Tue May 20, 2025

Fabick Kicks Off Caterpillar Global Challenge in Fenton, Mo.

Fabick Cat hosted its annual Open House event in Fenton, Mo., on May 2. Held at headquarters (One Fabick Dr., Fenton, MO 63026), the event also included the first local phase of Caterpillar's Global Operator Challenge....

Caterpillar - Thu May 15, 2025

New Cat Single Life Cutting Edges Deliver High Wear Life, Simplified Maintenance

The new Cat Single Life Cutting Edges for Cat medium wheel loaders feature a single bevel design that eliminates the need to monitor wear for flipping edges. Made from through-hardened DH-2 steel, these new ground engaging tools (GET) from Caterpillar are thicker and provide similar or better life to the standard cutting edge option, according to Caterpillar....

Caterpillar - Thu May 08, 2025

New High Performance Circle for Cat Motor Graders Improve Machine Performance, Efficiency, Uptime

The new high performance circle (HPC) design available for Cat 140 JOY, 150 JOY and 160 JOY motor graders helps to eliminate hours of monthly planned maintenance for frequent inspection, wear strip replacement and circle shoe adjustments associated with conventional circle designs, according to Cat....

Caterpillar - Wed May 07, 2025

Caterpillar Announces Collision Warning System, Other Technology Options for Cat Medium Wheel Loaders

Next generation Cat medium wheel loaders are infused with the latest technologies. Fully integrated for optimal performance, the wheel loaders can be easily upgraded with optional technologies as work demands it, according to Caterpillar....

Cleveland Brothers - Mon April 28, 2025

Cleveland Brothers Expands Central Pennsylvania Footprint With Acquisition of BCI Rentals

Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Inc., a Cat dealer serving Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, has acquired BCI Rentals in Altoona, Pa. This addition marks the heavy equipment dealer's first location in Blair County, bringing equipment rental solutions to the area beginning June 2, 2025....

CEG - Wed April 23, 2025

Thompson Tractor Holds Tech Event in Montgomery, Ala.

Thompson Tractor held its first "Thompson Technology" event of the year April 17, 2025, at its Montgomery, Ala., branch. This event marked the first of four technology demonstrations planned for 2025, each showcasing core Cat GCI Technology machines — including track-type tractors and excavators — as well as various machines featuring complementary technologies....

CEG - Tue April 22, 2025

Wausau Auctioneers Hosts Its Annual Spring Auction at Facility in Merrill, Wis.

Wausau Auctioneers welcomed buyers to its annual Spring auction at its facility at 4510 County Rd. L in Merrill, Wis., on April 11. The sale also was conducted online. A wide variety of equipment was up for bid, including excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, backhoes, telehandlers, graders, skid steers, trucks, trailers, an assortment of attachments and more....

Fabick Cat/CEG - Tue April 22, 2025

Fabick Cat Celebrates Grand Opening of Green Bay Facility

Fabick Cat announced the official opening of its new 100,000 sq.-ft. facility in Green Bay, Wis. Located on 23 acres along Interstate 41 between Freedom Road and Little Rapids Road, the grand opening marks a major milestone in the company's ongoing commitment to the local community and its efforts to enhance operations for customers well into the future....

Caterpillar - Tue April 15, 2025

Caterpillar Chairman, CEO Jim Umpleby to become Executive Chairman; Chief Operating Officer Joe Creed Elected as Next CEO

After eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will become executive chairman of the board effective May 1, 2025. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Joseph E....