Having the right equipment for the project at hand is crucial in construction. When you invest in high-quality equipment that suits the work you're doing, you can speed up your operations, improve job accuracy and prevent delays and downtime. As a result, you can complete projects more quickly and expand your business accordingly.

Cat heavy equipment can help you boost productivity in many ways:

1. Employing Workers Efficiently

Ensuring your workers complete their jobs efficiently is a major contributor to improved job site productivity. Sometimes, your team ends up doing work they don't necessarily need to do. For example, one worker may spend time holding a grade rod to assist an operator in a digging machine to determine the slope of the land. Having a piece of equipment that can tackle that small task instead frees up the worker to focus on more demanding duties.

2. Limiting Downtime

Equipment breakdowns and downtime can slow operations and delay project completion. Several factors can cause equipment downtime. In some cases, repairs can take longer than expected, which further impacts your project timeline.

To help prevent downtime from occurring, Caterpillar equipment comes with a comprehensive preventative maintenance plan, including regular equipment inspections and services from skilled technicians. As a result, you can identify and fix issues before they become extensive and impact your work.

3. Increasing Job Versatility

Each project is unique, and some can require intricate services. Without the right equipment, you minimize your ability to offer certain services and impact your job completion and productivity. Fortunately, building out your fleet of heavy machinery can be simple and affordable — the key is to invest in used equipment.

Cat dealers deliver a wide selection of used equipment and attachments for various applications. With Cat Certified Used, your local dealer performs thorough inspections, so when you're ready to work, your equipment is too. Whether you need an excavator telehandler or a compact tractor, Cat supplies an array of used heavy machinery that can help you stay productive.

4. Tracking Equipment Efficiency

Your equipment's efficiency is crucial for timely project completion — slow machinery that continuously breaks down won't provide many benefits for your operations.

With equipment tracking software, you can monitor how long your machinery is stationary and why it's idle in the first place. This software can also provide real-time notifications on equipment issues and wear. This way, you can schedule maintenance before your equipment malfunctions.

5. Monitoring Team Productivity

Pauses in production can push deadlines back and affect your reputation with clients. You can identify and address production issues when you monitor employee efficiency, much of which concerns how your team uses equipment. These metrics can help you build a plan to improve efficiency and completion times.

Tracking team productivity is easy with Cat equipment. If equipped, you can analyze live production statistics. With that information in mind, you can upskill staff and match operators to suitable tasks and applications.

6. Starting Jobs on Time

Timely job starts are vital for proper project and equipment planning and productivity. Whether you plan to purchase or rent equipment, you must have it on hand well before you intend to start your project. This way, team members can become familiar with the machinery and complete inspections to ensure everything is in working order.

If equipped, Cat equipment scheduling software allows you to create a more punctual project timeline — you can track driver locations, amongst other data, to ensure your team and equipment are ready when you need them.

When you invest in high-quality equipment, you get machinery that improves productivity, lasts longer and saves you money in the long term. Certified used equipment is one of the best solutions for an excellent return on investment. This machinery is tested and certified, providing high-quality functionality at budget-friendly costs.

Cat dealers offer certified used equipment, providing reputable operational functionality at cost-effective rates. Buying used Cat equipment offers many benefits:

• Reliable equipment: Most Cat Used equipment comes from rental fleet returns, meaning they're vetted, cleaned and evaluated. They also offer versatility for completing multiple jobs efficiently.
• Long-term investment: Buying used Cat equipment means you can make your budget count. Cat equipment is built reliably, providing extended use and value.
• Lower upfront costs: In some cases, Cat Used equipment  comes at lower initial prices, helping you deliver high-quality and efficient services while saving money on equipment expenses.

Cat used equipment is more than heavy machinery at affordable costs — it can help you maximize your productivity on the job site without compromising project quality and efficiency. Thanks to an array of added features and reliable maintenance services, you can trust in Cat equipment to help you keep your projects moving according to schedule.

Browse our vast inventory of used heavy equipment and find a Cat dealer near you to learn more about purchasing used equipment. If you want to be the first to know about available use equipment on sale, sign up for email alerts today.