\u201cWe often joke these are \u2018boys toys\u2019, but just as we consider fuel economy and the cost of service and parts for our family car, our equipment is no different. In fact you can times that importance by 10 when it comes to your business and the importance of uptime,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust as the mining sector has turned to technology to deliver reduced operating costs and improved productivity \u2013 we see construction companies embracing cutting edge equipment to ensure they can run the most productive and efficient operations possible.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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With more than 200 Cat machines in one place, the must do Dig Day <\/em>is a \u2018boots-on\u2019 event allowing contractors to roll up their sleeves and put select machines through their paces: to \u2018try before they buy\u2019 in real construction environments.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile testing a machine is certainly beneficial to many contractors, this event is much more than putting machines through their paces: it is also about showcasing our after-sales solutions including machine safety, technology, parts, and service,\u201d Mr. Scott said, \u201cToday\u2019s equipment technology solutions are designed to help improve job site efficiency and provide the best information and insights to operations.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have previously held the event primarily for our smaller construction equipment (sub 10 tonnes), but along with opportunities to test a range of Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders, Mini Excavators and Worktools, for the first time, we will have select heavy construction machinery on display.<\/p>\n \u201cDig Day is part of our ongoing initiatives to reinforce and demonstrate Cat construction machinery superiority and also the Hastings Deering after sales support network, including parts, service, and technology. It may look like fun going through the paces in our \u2018makeshift work site\u2019 but with leaner times still forecast this is serious business. It is like that adage that sometimes you have to spend money to make money.<\/p>\n \u201cOur Dig Days have become an essential event for contractors because this is often the only opportunity they have out of their normal work day, with no pressure, to evaluate and experience all of our products at one time. It allows those machine owners a first-hand experience of the Caterpillar building construction equipment range. This way they can choose the right machine for their business.<\/p>\n \u201cNo other competitive manufacturer or dealer has access to such facilities and product availability in one place, at one time.\u00a0 It\u2019s a chance for us to bring customers into our home and show them our house. We get to show them that Hastings Deering and Cat are a lot more than the iron.\u00a0 We\u2019re a package deal of solid engineering, with the best parts and service back up out there and a whole lot of dedicated people. None of it works unless this all works together \u2013 the support network behind the great machines we sell.<\/p>\n \u201cCustomers come to learn:\u00a0 can they be more successful, can they be more productive with a Cat? We are all in business for one reason – to make more money. So we want to help our customers make more money, as well as safer ways to do it too.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/20160506DT_0151V1-1024x683.jpg\")
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