Caterpillar traces its origin back on the day the wheels came off that is during Thanksgiving Day of 1904 whereby Benjamin Holt invented the first successful commercial tract-type and replaced the rear wheels from Holt tractor. Caterpillar is an American fortune 100 corporation that develops, manufactures, engines, designs and insurance to customers. Its the world`s […]
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Introduction to the Unpopular Construction Equipment – Road Rollers
Nowadays, construction involves several machines. While some are prominent, others are not. One of the types of equipment that belong to the latter group is the road roller. Road rollers are relatively unpopular than other construction machines. This is because they only come on board when it is time to prepare or finish foundations. That […]
Technology Is Making Construction Safer, Here’s How:
Technology has been entirely instrumental in various aspects of our everyday life. The construction world is not left out. Thanks to technological advancements, construction sites now enjoy better safety and improved efficiency. Communications are now much better and remote. Hence, employers and work crews can keep in touch and stay safe with little effort. In […]
Why Caterpillar Equipment Maintenance Is Crucial
We tend to overlook the need for regular and effective equipment maintenance. However, the fact remains that it can make or mar the bottom line of any project, business, or organization. Yes, maintenance takes time and money. But considering how huge investment construction equipment is, we should not wait until something is wrong before we […]
Roles of the Largest Cat Trucks & Dozers in Construction
Caterpillar heavy equipment is the go-to machinery for all types and sizes of jobs, irrespective of the industry. They are widely used in landscaping, materials handling, and paving industries. Other top sectors using the Cat heavy equipment and Caterpillar parts include the mining, agriculture, and heavy construction industries. Interestingly, almost all the biggest construction projects […]
The Evolution of Caterpillar in the UK
The Earth Changers, Ground Breakers, and The Biggest 20th Century Engineering Project. Caterpillar is undoubtedly prominent in the United Kingdom. As the largest non-US base of the Caterpillar, the UK base of the Caterpillar exports manufactured products to customers in the UK and other countries. Interestingly, this has been going for more than 100 years […]