The Dirt: A Blog from Cashman Equipment
GET Selection & Management That Saves You Money
From scrapers and dozers to backhoes and motor graders, “sacrificial iron,” or Ground Engaging Tools (GET), bears the brunt of the everyday equipment wear and tear on the jobsite. Your GET makes sure that your machine isn’t sustaining damage that could be very costly or time-consuming to repair – just remove the old GET, add new, and you’re back to […]
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Cashman & Kiewit Enhancing Employee Safety on Project NEON with Cat Detect Safety System
How much is your safety worth to you? How much is the safety of your coworkers worth to you? Your employees? Fortunately, the answer in this day and age is typically, “Priceless.” The wearable technology industry has been placing a price on it, however. Every single day, companies are coming out with new wearable technology […]
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3 Inexpensive Places to Save on O&O Costs
Good maintenance practices and long-lasting filters and fluids are critical to increasing machine availability and decreasing overall operating costs. Whether you operate one machine or a fleet, comprehensive lube services combined with reliable air filters, oil filters and coolant filters, as well as the correct oils, coolants, and fuels, are an integral part of a […]
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Equipment To Increase Landscaping/Hardscaping Productivity
It’s summer and that means outdoor living for most people. Pool parties, barbeques, and generally enjoying the sunshine… until they realize their backyard isn’t as nice as the Jones’ next door. Suddenly, they are calling their local landscaping company to see what it would cost to install a new patio, finally get a pool, add […]
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5 Reasons to Choose Cat Parts Over Will-Fit Brands for Seals & Gaskets
When replacing seals and gaskets on your equipment, there are differences between Cat Parts and alternative “will-fit” brand options. In addition to being made specifically for your equipment, seals and gaskets by Cat are designed to be more durable – lasting longer and providing better performance. Here’s why… 1. Harder liner seals: Cat liner seals […]
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How Safe Are Your Safety Belts?
We all know wearing seat belts saves lives, whether you’re in your personal vehicle or operating a piece of equipment. Regardless of the size or speed of your machine, this safety step should never be overlooked. However, how safe are your equipment seat belts? Daily inspection of the belt inside the cab should be part […]
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Cashman Now Offering New Line Of Cat Portable Generators
Cashman Equipment and Caterpillar have expanded into the home and outdoor power category with the introduction of the Cat® RP Series of portable generators. The RP Series is designed to provide reliable, convenient power for both professional contractors and retail consumers. Cashman Equipment is the sales center for all models of the RP Series portable generators […]
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Extending Undercarriage Life: Shoe Size Matters
Shoe size affects wear – always use the narrowest shoe possible. Narrow shoes will provide adequate flotation for your application. Proper floatation helps to reduce wear by keeping track from being submerged in material, but using wider shoes than required by your application can lead to: Increased bushing and sprocket wear Turning resistance, loads, and weight increase […]
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Cashman Equipment Receives Legacy Award for LEED Gold Corporate HQ from USGBC & GREEN Alliance
LAS VEGAS – (Friday, May 5, 2017) – In celebration of Earth Day, the U.S. Green Building Council Nevada (USGBC Nevada) and GREEN Alliance honored local leaders who are inspiring immense progress for Nevada, illuminating the best in green building, community engagement and service at the GREENFest Awards Gala. In a recent award ceremony, Cashman Equipment received […]
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Caterpillar, Inc. Recognizes Cashman Equipment Rental Division with 5-Star Certification
Monday, April 10, 2017 (Las Vegas) – Cashman Equipment’s Cat Rental Store has earned Caterpillar’s 5-Star Certification Award for outstanding rental operations in heavy rentals and rental services. (Heavy rents denotes equipment larger than a 328 excavator/D6 dozer size; rental services relates to anything smaller.) Cashman Equipment has been working on attaining this certification for […]
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