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Best Practices for a Safe, Successful Battery Jump Start

Sometimes even the best battery needs a jump start. Maybe it was because an accessory was inadvertently left on or the equipment hadn’t been started in a while. While a dead battery is undoubtedly an annoyance and a delay, the good news is it’s usually a quick fix. All that’s… Read More

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Be Wary Of Winter’s Hold On Your Machinery

Get a jump on winterizing your equipment so you don’t get left out in the cold. Take the proper precautions and your equipment will persist through the most frigid conditions. Get Things Started If your fleet sits in the cold all night your machinery will need time to get warmed… Read More

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Staying Safe on the Job Site: How Carter Rental Team Members Promoted Safety Construction Week

Construction Safety Week is observed annually during the first week of May. During this week, companies and workers in the construction industry come together to promote safety awareness and best practices to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites. At Carter Machinery, safety is always a top priority, and we… Read More

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THE BEST REASONS TO USE THE CAT® RENTAL STORE CUSTOMER PORTAL TO RENT AND MANAGE EQUIPMENT

Powering your equipment and your productivity starts with a reliable battery. That’s why Cat® batteries are designed to deliver unmatched performance, durability, and starting ability in temperature extremes when compared to other batteries... Read More

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CARTER MACHINERY HOSTS VISIT FROM VIRGINIA GOVERNOR GLENN YOUNGKIN

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin visited Carter Machinery’s newly opened Machine Rebuild Center in Salem Thursday where he was joined by local business and political leaders, as well as hundreds of Carter team members. They heard him discuss his plans and actions aimed at reducing taxes and increasing the Commonwealth’s competitiveness when it comes to attracting new businesses and jobs to Virginia. Read More

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Labor Day 2023 Schedule

In observance of Labor Day, Carter Machinery will be closed Monday, September 4th. If you have an emergency need, please call your local Carter facility and follow the prompts provided in the message. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend. Read More

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2022 Carter Con Expo & Operator Challenge
Draws More Than 800 Attendees

Carter Con Expo & Operator Challenge was a big success July 20 with more than 800 attendees passing through the gates at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va.  This is Carter Machinery’s premier event to showcase the latest Cat® equipment, attachments, and technology, as well as other products and… Read More

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Prepare your business for a hurricane before the storm hits

Having an auxiliary power generation plan is often the key to business protection and recovery. For the seventh consecutive year, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) is predicting a busy Atlantic hurricane season. The season began June 1 and runs through November 30, with NOAA predicting a 65… Read More

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Golden Anniversary

Carter Machinery’s long-time customer Liesfeld Contractor celebrates their 50th anniversary of bringing meaningful change to central Virginia through site preparation Liesfeld Contractor’s impact on central Virginia’s landscape over the last six decades is indisputable. As a leader in site preparation – and celebrating its 50th anniversary this year – the… Read More

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Parts Drop Box Name Changes

To better serve our customers’ needs, Carter Machinery is renaming some of its drop box locations, effective June 15, 2022. While many of our drop boxes will have new names, please note that numerous location names will remain the same. We understand this change may take some time to get… Read More

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