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Reasons to Have Cat Spare Parts On-Hand for Your Heavy Equipment: Batteries
Imagining a world without batteries is like imagining a world without technology. Today Americans buy more than three billion dry-cell batteries a year that power everything from our kids’ toys and watches to computers, cell phones, vehicles. and of course, heavy equipment. It’s safe to say we’d have a lot less gadgets and not as…
Read MoreSpare Parts to Have On-Hand for Your Heavy Equipment: Fluids, Part 1
Fluids are essential for your heavy machinery. If you didn’t have fluids, such as coolants, oils, and greases, your machinery would not function. That being said, it’s important to have the right fluids for the job, which is why Caterpillar offers fluids that are specifically designed for Cat equipment to improve the life and performance…
Read MoreSpare Parts to Have On-Hand for Your Heavy Equipment: Bearings, Part 2
It’s hard to believe when you look at a bearing that this tiny component is so integral to the workings of a machine. It is a precise piece of engineering that has been crafted by thousands of man-hours to perfection. These small pieces of metal are so integral, in fact, to the operation of your…
Read MoreWinter Operator Tips for Your Heavy Equipment
You may think operating a piece of heavy machinery is the same every day, day-in and day-out. However, winter brings a whole new set of challenges, such as less traction, visibility challenges, and, of course, maneuvering through snow and ice. Plus, the weather causes mechanical parts to operate differently, which calls for special care…
Read MoreWinter Care Tips for Your Heavy Equipment
While heavy equipment is built to run all year long, weather definitely affects not only your machinery, but also your ability to do your jobs. Let’s face it, when there are sub-zero temperatures outside, it’s extremely hard to dig, no matter how great your excavator is. In addition, due to the extreme cold, your heavy…
Read MoreSolutions You Can Count On With Wagner Equipment Co.
Wagner Equipment Co., your Caterpillar dealer in Colorado, New Mexico, and far west Texas, offers new and used heavy equipment throughout our territory. We operate from 13 full-service facilities with excellent shops, well-stocked parts warehouses, and large inventories of machines and work tools. Our offerings run the gamut, from field service capability, mobile machining…
Read MoreCaterpillar History – A Quick Overview of CAT Equipment
As a Caterpillar dealer selling both new and used Cat equipment, Wagner Equipment Co. holds an honored position. Historically speaking, Caterpillar is the New York Yankees of heavy equipment. Their innovation of replacing wheels with wooden tracks bolted to chains made the industry what it is. Caterpillar stands for quality and value at a brand…
Read MoreBest Heavy Equipment Rentals for Your Landscaping Company
As a landscaping contractor, you know that landscaping is an all-encompassing term for beautifying both residential and commercial yards and properties alike. Landscaping can be something as simple as hauling in rock or mulch for your client’s flower beds, or it can be a huge project, encompassing many acres of land that involves the planting…
Read MoreMachines Needed to Landscape, Part 1
Moving dirt with a Cat machine is often done to clear the way for a new roadway or office building. Or it can provide access to a sewer leak or to install some sort of utility line. Those tasks are definitely necessary, but maybe not that aesthetically pleasing. However, moving dirt can also be…
Read MoreMachines Needed to Repave Your Parking Lot, Part 1
As a business, you need to put your best foot forward in order to make the best first impression possible. Plus, how your business looks reflects to customers and potential customers how you run your business and how you care for your business. Included in this is your parking lot. Let’s face it, a nice,…
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