Despite its prevalence in the construction industry, Caterpillar got its start in agriculture — building steam-powered tractors. When the company put tracks in place of wheels on their tractors, it resembled a caterpillar in motion, and the name stuck. Today, Cat manufactures everything from compact excavators and loaders to heavy-duty articulated trucks.
Cat Skid Steers
Caterpillar skid steer loaders have led the market for decades. Cat was the first to introduce joystick controls, rearview cameras, direct drive in-line engines, and pressurized one-piece cabs. The latest Cat skid loaders, the D3 Series, is the standard bearer in smart technology, with smart attachments that intuitively adapt your controls to match your tools.
Cat Mini Excavators
Caterpillar compact excavators are designed for tight spaces. The 300.9 mini excavator is so small, it can fit through a standard door frame. With 16 different models with weight ranges from 1 to 10 tons — each fully customizable with advanced features and technologies — Caterpillar has an option for your every need.
Cat Excavators
Move up in size and you have even more choices. There are 30 different Caterpillar excavators outside the compact models. That represents quite a range of small, medium, and large excavators. Yet each Cat excavator has a range all its own, letting you accomplish a wider variety of construction tasks.
Caterpillar is the top manufacturer in the industry, so you’re sure to find a large collection of top-rated Cat construction equipment for sale every day on Tractor Zoom. Search for the Cat machine or attachment you need to complement your equipment fleet and complete your projects.