CAT Excavator
I'm starting the month of love with a #contractorcrush that began for many of you years ago in the sandbox- THE EXCAVATOR.
There are so many brands to choose from and a crazy amount of reviews that support each one them but for us here at T.Scherber, CAT is only BACKHOE we'll say "Be Mine" to. Here's why we choose CAT:
Rich History
The brand that is responsible for pioneering and creating the equipment we use today might know a thing or 2 about it.
In 1910, after 20 years of successfully creating and manufacturing the combine, Benjamin Holt of Holt Manufacturing trademarked "Caterpillar". Holt spent the next 20 years innovating and mastering "track type" diesel equipment which ended up responsible for the construction completion of both the Hoover Dam and the Golden Gate Bridge in the 30s.
A few dozers and some 40 years later, in 1972, THE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR was born and presented at "The Power Parade". Check it out.
More Power = More Money
History is amazing but let's be real we need equipment that is both powerful and efficient. In most cases the CAT EXCAVATOR not only weighs less but also has more horsepower and a deeper dig depth then her competition. This translates into $$$$ because less weight = better fuel economy when haul'n AND more horsepower + a few extra inches deeper with every swipe = the job gets done faster.
She's a Smooth Operator
Finding qualified staff to run heavy equipment is becoming increasingly harder for our industry. Many of us are investing the extra time to hire young and train new talent. CAT makes that already lengthy process SO MUCH EASIER with operating functions that are incredibly systematic and simple. Yup, that's me running the "hoe after a 5 minute lesson with Trevor.
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“Chris Cunningham has been running excavators since he was 16 years old. The 26-year-old operator calls it, “the perfect all-around machine for what we do.” ”
ROI
We love the trusted history of CAT and the power and efficiency built into every part of the machine, But for us it's all about the ROI. Not only does the CAT EXCAVATOR have a history of lasting a very long time but she consistently holds her value better then any other machine. As a business owner, every investment counts, especially in those early years.
Will you spend more $$ up front? Yes. But will your investment equate to more money per job and more value over time? Yes.
LET ME KNOW your thoughts and opinions!!
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