In the 1950s, Caterpillar added many new product lines aimed specifically at the construction side of its business interests.Rubber-tired self-propelled scrapers were introduced, along with track-type loaders in the early 1950s.
By 1959, the company released its first rubber-tired front-end loader, the model 944A Traxcavator. The loader was first unveiled to […]

When one is considering entering a new line of work, the first thing they should do is research that given field. Certain things to consider include how that particular industry is currently doing and what are the predictions for that field. If you are considering entering into the construction field, especially […]

Caterpillar had to reengineer its over-100-hp excavators because the EPA’s Tier 3 emissions limits apply to that size class in 2007, but they wanted more marketable features than just cleaner engines. Surveying excavator customers revealed a simple, overriding expectation: Do more with less. Cat responded by adding engine power, hydraulic power and weight to its […]

Caterpillar Incorporated, also known as CAT is a United States based corporation that is based in Peoria, Illinois. The company commonly known as CAT is known around the world as the largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. Well known and famous for their products that […]

Whatever your needs are, you can find a skid steer model to fit the bill. Manufacturers today are offering more and more models and a greater range of features to help operators get the job done and assist you in serving those operators.
The following pages include a listing of what many leading manufacturers have to […]

If you’re looking for extreme savings on your heavy-duty gear, but you’re understandably unwilling to sacrifice any quality, you need to check out the selection at Texana Machinery. We maintain a large, rotating inventory of durable, well maintained, top brand used heavy construction equipment. Our easy to navigate website makes it simple to see exactly […]

Let’s say a struggling home builder in Florida puts a bulldozer or forklift on the auction block. The heavy equipment often ends up in Dubai or some other far-flung place where it’s needed.
Often, the buyer and seller connect through the world’s largest auctioneer of industrial equipment, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers.
Analysts say this type of scenario, played […]