How to Measure True Equipment ROI: Looking Beyond the Purchase Price
The sticker price is just the beginning. Learn how to calculate the real return on your Caterpillar equipment investment using total cost of ownership, telematics data, utilization rates, and Ziegler CAT support tools.
Top 5 Ways to Boost Equipment Productivity and Uptime in 2026 with Cat Technology
Discover practical tips to maximize your Cat fleet’s performance using the latest AI, connectivity, and maintenance strategies — plus how Ziegler Cat’s Uptime Commitment keeps you running strong in Minnesota and Iowa.
Parts Drop Box Policy Update
Safety Update: Heavy Parts Now Picked Up at Your Branch Starting February 1, 2026, we are making a simple but important change to how we deliver heavy parts, and it is all about keeping people safe. Right now, some larger items get dropped off at customer drop...
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Smarter Loading Starts Here: Cat® Payload with Assist in Wheel Loaders
If you’re moving dirt, rock, or aggregate every day, you know how important it is to get your load right the first time. Overload a truck and you’re risking damage, safety violations, or wasted fuel. Underload, and you’re leaving productivity (and profit)...
Enhance Efficiency with Cat® Next Gen Mini Excavators’ Ease of Use Technology
Operating a mini excavator, especially in confined or complex environments, demands precision, control, and a keen focus on safety. Whether you’re trenching, grading, or navigating around obstacles, the challenges can be significant. To address these,...
Renting Heavy Equipment – What’s in it for me?
One of the never-ending questions when it comes to heavy equipment is Should I Buy or Lease? While there are many factors that could help to determine the best path for a company, one often-overlooked option is equipment rental. The reasons to rent are...
Increase Accuracy and Productivity Through 2D and 3D Technology
Finding the right balance between on-site experience and machine technology can be tricky to navigate for some owners and operators. While new factory fit and aftermarket technology platforms continue to push the envelope of machine capabilities and performance,...
Utilizing Construction Technology to Increase Productivity and Safety
We live in a world where new technologies are outpacing adoption rates. Many times when you bring home a new piece of technology, whether it is a computer, television, or phone, it is already obsolete. The consumer’s desire for the newer and better means that...
IS MY COMPANY READY TO MAKE THE LEAP INTO CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY?
YES! But where do you start? There are a lot of options when it comes to applying technology to your construction business. They range from basic estimating software to empowering your operators with GPS machine control. But if you are relatively new to the wide-world...
Using VisionLink™ for Preventive Maintenance
We’ve all heard the old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Nowhere is that more applicable than maintaining expensive, heavy equipment. Outside of your payroll, the purchase and maintenance of your machines are more than likely two of the larger...
