Friday, November 28th, 2008
Caterpillar equipments for sale are large, heavy equipment machines designed for contracted building projects. Small versions of caterpillar equipments, such as cherry pickers or fork lifts, may be available for rent from your local home supply store. Heavy construction equipments for large jobs should only be rented by experienced professionals.
1. Determine what kind of job you need to do. Caterpillar equipments come in a variety of sizes for every type of job.
2. Set a budget for rental equipment. This will need to be a part of the quote you give your customer.
3. Search the Internet for construction equipment dealers, infact licensed Caterpillar dealers in your area that provide rentals. You can also look in the Yellow Pages.
4. Talk to others who have rented Caterpillar equipments to find out which company they preferred. You can learn a lot about the quality of a rental supply company by networking with other construction professionals.
5. Visit the Caterpillar dealer you want to work with. Ask questions about rates and service, as well as about licensing requirements and insurance coverage.
6. Set up a delivery date and time to your construction sight. Be sure you have signed all the appropriate papers so your equipment can be delivered on time.
7. Understand your responsibility for the condition of the equipment upon return. This includes gasoline, cleaning and general maintenance.
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Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
As you begin your search to purchase a new Skid Steer Loader, you will quickly find that that there are many manufacturers of skid steer loaders.
You will find that there are infinite options, from engines to operator control options. As with the purchase of any piece of equipment you need to start by purchasing the right unit to complete the application you will be using it in, don’t ever think that because you have purchased the largest or highest horsepower machine that it will complete the job more efficiently.
Below are some of the key objectives for purchasing a new Skid steer Loader.
1. Budget vs. financing: You will need to start the buying process by determining whether you will need to finance the equipment or purchase outright depending on your financial situation. Even if you have available funds to purchase the heavy equipment, don’t rule out financing.
2. Purchasing the Equipment that will best suit your applications.: This is by far one of the most important steps of this process. You will need to provide the equipment sales company with accurate information about the type of work you will be doing, this will allow them to provide information and pricing on the unit that meet all your need on the job. Utilization is key when purchasing a piece of equipment, the more task you can complete with owned equipment the less you will have to rent equipment from an outside source, again saving you money in the long run.
Another key is properly equipping the unit that you purchase. Think about things that you may need or want as far as options. Many times, consumers will buy a base model machine and then come to realize later on that they’d be able to better use the equipment if it had heat and air conditioning or foam filled tires. Also, they find themselves being restricted on the attachments they are able to run based on whether or not they have high flow hydraulics opposed to standard flow hydraulics. Transport is also a major concern, do you have the capabilities of transporting the equipment from project site to project site without buy larger truck and/or trailers.
3. Comparing various models: When you begin comparing different models, be sure you understand how the various manufacturers rate their equipment, when you are comparing horsepower rating be sure that you are not comparing net horsepower to gross horsepower. Some equipment manufacturers rate their machine by gross horsepower and others rate theirs by the net horsepower, the same will apply with lifting capacities.
4. Service and Warranty after the Sale: When purchasing a new piece of equipment be sure to ask about warranties, you should determine what is covered and how long the warranty is in affect. Be sure to find the closest warranty repair center before you purchase. Ask if a service loaner will be issued in case of mechanical breakdown. You may also want to ask if the dealer stocks parts for the unit. Before the sale is final be sure to ask the equipment dealer how they would handle the situation if a month or so after you purchase the equipment, you decide that you are not satisfied with it.
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