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Cat® Dozers: New Names, Same Great Performance

From grading to slot dozing, there’s a small, medium, or large Cat® dozer to get the job done right. Caterpillar® recently simplified the naming convention for their entire dozer lineup so that you can easily understand the equipment size your operation needs. View the updated product line here, or… Read More

Planned Outage For Systems Migration

Since April 2020 when Carter Machinery acquired Alban Tractor, we have been managing the combined business under two separate operating systems. During the weekend of April 10th, 2021, we will be merging these systems into one, which will allow our teams to support you more seamlessly. Because this will result… Read More

Introducing SITECH Chesapeake

January 4, 2021 – Carter Machinery is excited to announce some big news on the SITECH front. SITECH Mid Atlantic, who previously held co-ownership over four Cat dealership territories (including Carter’s), is being split into separate entities in order to better serve customers locally. With this change, 100% of our… Read More

Network Outage

12/21/20, 9:00AM All Carter Machinery stores are back online following our network outage. This includes our phone system. Thank you for all the patience you extended our team during this challenging situation. We wish you and yours a very happy holiday. 12/13/20, 9:00AM We apologize for not providing more regular… Read More

Make the Most of Your Cat® Investment with a Customer Value Agreement (CVA).

Cat® has an enduring reputation for quality, reliable machines, and it also brings benefits that extend beyond the time of purchase. Customer Value Agreements (CVAs) ensure your machine’s life is extended to the furthest. It provides advanced care and oversite to maximize the profitability of your machines with little to… Read More

Cat-Powered Tugboats Dock USNS Comfort in NYC

As the world watched during the historic COVID-19 pandemic, four McAllister Towing Tugboats, equipped with two Cat 3516 E Tier 4 engines, docked the USNS Comfort in New York Harbor. The tugboats are the largest and most powerful tugboats in the harbor. The engines provided 6,772 total horsepower and… Read More

Carter Con Makes Believers Out of Cat Operators

Equipment operators got up close and personal with Caterpillar’s biggest and baddest machines at the 2019 Carter Con Expo and Operator Challenge in September. This inaugural event – hosted September 12 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Virginia – showcased Cat’s latest equipment and technologies, as well as… Read More

Providing Power To Get Through Hurricane Dorian Recovery

Now that Hurricane Dorian has come and gone in Virginia, many of us are cleaning up in its wake. Nearly 50,000 people were without power in southeastern Virginia shortly after the storm, which hit the state with winds up to 83 miles per hour and more than 3.6” of… Read More

New Legislation Affects Emergency Power Plans For Assisted Living Facilities

Two Virginia legislative bills take a step toward providing safety for the residents in the state’s assisted living facilities in case of an emergency power outage. Carter Machinery’s team of knowledgeable professionals can help you understand how these pieces of legislation affect your facility, ensuring you stay in compliance. Read More

Powering Through Florence Recovery Effort

Now that Hurricane Florence has left her mark in Virginia, it’s time for many of us to get back to work. With thousands of people still without power after the significant rainfall from the massive storm, Carter Machinery is here to supply you with a wide selection of reliable diesel generators for… Read More