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Should You Buy or Rent Construction Equipment?

Regardless of your industry, you’re going to have jobs come up where you need a piece of equipment you don’t have in your fleet. At that point, you will need to decide whether you want to rent or buy construction equipment to help you complete the project. Carter Machinery has… Read More

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How to Avoid Scams When Buying Equipment Online

If you’re looking to buy construction equipment through online classifieds or auctioning websites, there are many precautions to take to protect yourself from being scammed. Even equipment listings in reputable trade publications may feature “sales” from fraudulent dealers. The publications may not be able to vouch for the legitimacy of… Read More

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Maximize Your Machinery’s Life

Make Equipment Maintenance Routine Being proactive in routine maintenance helps you identify future problems before they become current problems, costing you invaluable amounts of time and money. For the most success in lengthening your equipment’s lifespan, you must: Be committed: Preventative maintenance is more involved than lubricating and changing filters. These… Read More

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What To Consider Before You Buy Used Equipment

When you’re looking to add to or extend the life of your fleet of machinery, there are many considerations to make when buying used equipment. Your budget, business needs and future plans are all determining factors to consider. That’s why Carter Machinery has a variety of options for companies to… Read More

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Dig Up The Proper Landscape Equipment

The landscaping industry is taking up a growing segment of the construction market. Companies, both big and small, can tackle a wide variety of projects if they have the proper equipment. Having the proper machinery in your fleet can make a huge difference in the success of your landscaping company. Read More

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How to determine what size generator you need

Choosing the right size industrial generator for your worksite is not only important for making sure there is enough energy, but to also help keep machines and employees safe. Using the wrong size generator can lead to power surges, damaged equipment and even start a fire. That’s why you should always… Read More

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Should you rebuild, repair, or replace your heavy equipment?

New equipment is great, but can be very costly. Used equipment can save you money, but maintenance records and remaining lifespan are often unknown. That is why we regularly recommend having your machinery rebuilt. The mechanics at Carter are able to rebuild your machine so it runs like new, but… Read More

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Industrial Generator Safety Tips

Industrial generators are a necessary component for many major construction projects. As with any other piece of construction equipment, it is crucial to follow all safety precautions to avoid injuries and incidents.   Here are some key safety tips to follow while using an industrial generator at your construction site. Read More

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What’s the Difference Between an Excavator and a Backhoe?

Backhoes and excavators are two common pieces of construction equipment, but people often confuse the names of each of these two machines. With the size and design of each being very different, it is important to know the proper name of the equipment you are looking to rent so you have… Read More

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Two Students Commit to Carter Machinery During Career Signing Day

Richmond, Virginia – Carter Machinery signed two students from Bridging Communities Regional Career & Technical Center on Wednesday as part of Career Signing Day. The two students, Jesse Payne, from King William County, and Nick Sorensen from New Kent, will both start their careers with Carter in July. Jesse, who started working… Read More

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