Landscape Management, October 2012

RESOURCEPROFILES Cat Building and Construction Products YouTube www youtube com user catconstructiontrade featured Facebook www facebook com CatConstructionTrades Cat BCP catresourcecenter com LM Blog caterpillar lithium com Cat Building and Construction Products For more than 85 years Caterpillar Inc has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent With 2011 sales and revenues of 601 billion Caterpillar is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel electric locomotives Cat Building and Construction Products offers advanced machinery and accessories that reduce customer costs and increase work efficiency for landscaping professionals We are backed by the Cat Dealer network with 1600 locations providing unmatched support in the industry Our company is dedicated to supplying our customers with financial rental and training services to ensure they get the most out of their Cat machines Our landscaping products include compact track loaders skid steer loaders mini hydraulic excavators compact wheel loaders multi terrain loaders and backhoe loaders These Cat products have been specifically crafted to tackle all landscaping jobs including design and build irrigation soil preparation sod installation tree installation and nursery and snow and ice management These machines can be individualized with a wide variety of Cat Work Tool attachments and design options for increased versatility and productivity Cat Work Tool Attachments The 44 available Cat Work Tool attachments tailor Cat machines to the specific requirements of a customers working needs Cat Work Tool attachments enhance the productivity and utility of Cat machines equipping them for a wide range of tasks and operating requirements and providing total system solutions for any job application Snow and Ice Management Cat machines can be easily paired with snow blowers angle blades or brooms to create the ideal winter workhorse for snow and ice removal For residential or commercial landscapers using the same machines in summer to remove snow in the winter means they can keep their crews working year round to maximize productivity and profits Equipment Rental The local Cat dealer will design a solution to help the customers business grow while managing risk and controlling costs Renting from the global Cat dealer network combines the benefit of a large equipment inventory with an exceptional level of skilled support Whether our customers need additional equipment for the busy season a specialized Work Tool attachment or jobsite specific tools and supplies Cat rentals are a cost efficient solution Financial Services Cat Financial supports customers with total financial solutions through complementary products and services We are uniquely structured to support the distinctive needs of customers financing Cat equipment Cat Insurance provides insurance and risk management products and services that help Caterpillar its dealers their customers and original equipment manufacturers manage their business risks Safety Services With our operator training programs and safety e learning we help elevate operators to higher proficiency levels to increase efficiency Video demonstrations and multilanguage safety manuals provide information and tips on how to operate the equipment properly while avoiding unnecessary wear and tear LANDSCAPEMANAGEMENT NET OCTOBER 2012 108