Caterpillar

4.3

Caterpillar (abbreviated as CAT) - U.S. corporations engaged in the production of more than 25 categories of equipment, including well-known line of bulldozers Caterpillar. The Company also manufactures earth-vehicle and construction equipment, road and agricultural equipment, trucks, loaders, etc.

History Caterpillar started in the late 19 th century with the cooperation D. Best, and B. Holt, inventor of Caterpillar tractors joined the firm as the Caterpillar in 1925, one of the major innovations of the time the company has been the introduction of diesel engines - and in 1990 -- x Caterpillar has been a leader among their producers.

There are also units of Caterpillar Logistics Services, provides services in the logistics sector market and Cat Financial.

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4.3

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4.4

Construction loader Caterpillar 950

2016 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

Spent some time on the Cat 950. It managed various tasks easily, showing its versatility. The dashboard touch display helped monitor ongoing operations smoothly. However, sound suppression in the cab could be better. The updated lock-up clutch transmission contributed to noticeable fuel savings.

4.4

Construction loader Caterpillar 980G

2018 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

I’ve spent countless hours in the operator seat of the 980G, handling diverse tasks on-site. Its handling is precise, allowing efficient maneuvering and material handling. Although the engine shows its strength under demanding conditions, minor adjustments might be needed occasionally. It’s a solid piece of machinery for dedicated operators.

4.0

Excavator Caterpillar 304

2022 Year

3.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

Recently rented the Caterpillar 304 for a landscaping project, and it performed decently. Transitioning from my usual 303.5, it offered slightly greater capacity, which was handy. However, without a tilt rotator attachment, some angle work took longer than anticipated. The engine was responsive, and fuel economy felt standard for its class. One minor setback was the manual bucket change mechanism; it's serviceable but slows efficiency. Despite these hitches, it’s a capable mini excavator.

4.2

Excavator Caterpillar M318

2011 Year

4.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

I switched to this wheeled excavator for some street utility jobs. It's decent, main thing is the quick swap for attachments, really saves a mess of time. Coupler is pretty straightforward, the lines are there for extra gear. Tech's mostly the same as the tracks, so don't need a separate operator. The ride is ok but not as solid when you're working on uneven ground. Got to watch your stability, especially compared to tracks. Not crazy about the width either, but that's only a hassle on tight spots. Haven't run into any real mechanical hiccups yet and maintenance is down thanks to fewer oil changes and easier access. I’d say it’s a good all-rounder for city jobs.