CRAIG OLDEN,INC. - Holt Cat

“From the Red River to the Rio Grande” Spring Issue 2007

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24-Hour Undercarriage Service in Irving - pg 2

Rainey Construction, LLC. Loyal Customer Attributes Success to Great Problem Solving - pg 5

CAT 216A Skid Steer Loader still running strong after eight years - pg 6

T & D Construction and HOLT CAT – Honesty and Trust is Priceless - pg 6

Contact InformationAustin 512-282-20119601 So IH 35

Bridgeport 940-683-6298707 US Highway 380

Brownsville 956-350-52286738 N. ExpresswayHOLTRentalServices 956-350-5228

CorpusChristi 361-852-22001319 S. Padre Island Dr.HOLT Rental Services 361-698-5742

FortWorth 817-246-6651549 N. Jim Wright FreewayHOLT Rental Services 817-847-8880

GrandPrairie 972-522-75002615 N. Forum Dr.HOLT Rental Services 972-522-7595

Irving 972-721-00752000 E. Airport Freeway

Laredo 956-722-007514300 FM 1472

Lewisville 214-483-25001800 East State Hwy 121 HOLT Rental Services 214-483-2590

Longview 903-758-61751407 Farm Road 1845HOLTRentalServices 903-234-4747

NorthDallas 214-342-670010950 Plano Rd.HOLT Rental Services 213-342-6710

Pflugerville 512-990-774316017 N. IH-35HOLT Rental Services 512-252-9696

SanAntonio 210-648-11113302 S. W.W. White Rd.HOLT Rental Services 210-333-8505

Sonora 325-387-5303707 Glasscock

Texarkana 903-832-7535145 East Bailey DriveHOLT Rental Services 903-832-7535

Tyler 903-595-642412218 State Hwy 31 West

Victoria 361-573-2438203 Holt Road

Waco 254-662-49111700 W. Loop 340HOLT Rental Services 254-662-73731800 W. Loop 340

Weslaco 956-968-2161725 East State Hwy 83HOLT Rental Services 956-447-9105

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Debbie Wheeler, Parts Dispatch for TJ Lambrecht in the Dallas metroplex, receives a $500 gift card from Robert Dobbs, HOLT PSSR - Grand Prairie. The gift card giveaway was part of a yearlong contest promoting Cat’s online parts ordering system. Every PartStore order was automatically entered into the drawing. Debbie received her gift card the week before Christmas, just in time to do some last minute Christmas shopping.

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$500 2007Schedule of EventsTexas Southwest Cattle Raisers Expo March 23-26 Ft. Worth

TxSWANA (Solid Waste Assoc. of N. America) Conf. March 26-28 Austin

Santa Gertrudis Breeders Conference March 30-31 San Antonio

Spring NASCAR Race – Texas Motor Speedway April 15 Ft. Worth

Texas Wildlife Association Convention June 29-30 San Antonio

Great Texas Balloon Race July TBA Longview

Texas Nursery & Landscape Expo Aug. 17-19 Dallas

Texas Parks & Wildlife Expo TBA Austin

Heart of Texas Fair Oct. TBA Waco

AGC - Texas Group Oct. 8-9 Austin

Southwest Texas Farm & Ranch Show Oct. 24-25 Victoria

Fall NASCAR Race – Texas Motor Speedway Nov. 4 Ft. Worth

For over 30 years, the name Olden has been associated with the design and construction of earth retention and erosion control structures, temporary shoring systems, slope stabilization, ground modifications and other geotechnical solutions along with related work. With the synergism of construction and engineering, Craig Olden, Inc. and Olden Professional Services, LP have the experience and capability to provide innovative, cost-effective solutions for challenging sites including emergency time-sensitive projects on a fast-track basis. Craig Olden, Inc. has the people, the knowledge, the specialized equipment and the resources to make any project a success… on time and on budget.

In 2006, Craig Olden, Inc. was selected as one of the contractors for building part of the new Dallas Cowboy stadium in Arlington, Texas. The playing field for the new stadium is 50 feet below grade. This required a massive earth retention system of over 200,000 square feet of wall. Olden engineered and constructed this permanent earth retention system in less than five months. Olden constructed a Zero Clearance Shoring System providing

close tolerance, smooth, planer concrete face allowing one-sided forming for cast in place basement, retaining, and soil/rock nail walls. This was a soil nail wall containing 8,000 nails or anchors. This method has three clear advantages:

• Less Cost – Eliminates outside form and backfill• Less Time – Save forming and backfill time• Less Space – Maximizes construction area

The site required 1.4 million cubic yards of excavation. Craig Olden, Inc. was selected for the project based on its reputation for quality work and ability to design and construct on a fast-track timeline.

Craig Olden, Inc. has a fleet of Caterpillar equipment consisting of excavators, wheel loaders and dozers that played a key role in constructing the wall system. The fleet includes the Caterpillar-based Integrated Drills that were used to install the soil nails. Olden converted several CAT Excavators with their proprietary drilling attachments to construct the massive stadium retaining walls. The project was equipment and personnel intensive with 12 to 14 hour

work days for 5 months. These constraints led to Trevor Bray, Vice President of Craig Olden, Inc. to approach his HOLT CAT PSSR Robert Dobbs to see how HOLT could help in keeping his machines running smoothly on such a time sensitive project. PSSR, Robert Dobbs suggested signing up some equipment on CSA’s (Customer Service Agreements) to see how things would run for Trevor over time. At last count Trevor had signed up 70 pieces of CAT equipment on CSA’s where HOLT CAT comes and does the Oil and Filter changes, Lube Service plus machine inspections. When asked why he decided to get his CAT equipment signed up on HOLT CAT CSA’s, Trevor said, “allowing HOLT to maintain and service our fleet gives our mechanics the time to work on our specialty equipment, train, and handle the emergencies that come up at all our various job sites.” HOLT CAT was selected by Trevor because, “the quality of service received from HOLT CAT is excellent and when you run the numbers on the cost, the decision was easy, it’s cheaper to let HOLT CAT service our equipment”.

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The Monumental

M-Series Motor Grader

Caterpillar® and HOLT CAT® bring you revolutionary advancements

Operating Weight Power Blade Length

120M 29,000 lbs. (13,150 kg) 125 hp (93 kW) 12 ft. 0 in. (3.66 m)







BasicSpecificationsforM-SeriesMotorGradersImagine a motor grader that is not only

easier for experienced operators to handle, but also one that is simple for beginners to learn to operate as well. Caterpillar has not only imagined this revolutionary piece of equipment, they have made it a reality. Because of the many control inputs required and the precision work performed by motor graders, they were widely regarded as the most difficult of all earthmoving machines to operate. Caterpillar’s introduction of the M-Series Motor Graders is about to change all of that.

• Easier DCM (drawbar, circle and moldboard) maintenance™ Easy-to-adjust, bi-directional

moldboard slide rail wear

• High torque all-wheel-drive™ All-wheel-drive option delivers

42 percent more torque than the previous H-Series system.

™ Dedicated left and right pumps, which allow independent control of hydraulic flow to each front wheel hydrostatic motor.

• Advanced power management™ Variable horsepower (VHP) is now

standard

™ Optional Variable Horsepower Plus

• New engines and drivetrain™ Cat C-Series engines with ACERT ™

Technology ™ Meet U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage

IIIa emissions regulations

To find out more about the M-Series Motor Graders, contact a HOLT CAT sales representative or visit our website at holtcat.com and click on the icon featured in this article.

$$ $$Life Cycle Costing ... Your Purchasing PartnerLife Cycle Costing (LCC) is a concept that more and more local and state governmental agencies are embracing, but it is not limited to agencies. The LCC process works for anyone

considering the purchase of a piece of equipment. It allows you to obtain the best equipment at the lowest overall cost. And it eliminates surprises, allowing you to accurately budget your equipment expenses.In more detail, Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is a type of price/performance evaluation. It involves a broad-based evaluation of operating, maintenance, financing, other ownership and

usage costs, and resale or residual value in addition to acquisition price.Below are examples of items that agencies or a private individual can choose from when evaluating Life Cycle Cost (LCC):

• Transaction Price• Less Trade-In Value• Less Trade-In/ Resale/ Residual Value• Equals Initial Purchase Price

• Plus Fuel Consumption Cost• Plus Scheduled Maintenance Expense• Plus Repair Expense

• Plus Extended Warranty Coverage• Plus Machine uptime • Equals Total Life Cycle Cost

Here are some questions and answers that will help define this concept even more.

How does LCC benefit an agency or a private individual?In a nutshell, it saves money and it minimizes uncertainties. It allows you to truly buy the best piece of equipment for your situation. Let’s say you buy a machine on just the original cost. That will show savings over the higher bidders (providing this is an agency purchase), but that’s just an up-front figure. What about the cost of operating that machine over five or seven years? If that machine goes down, it often means you have to rent a replacement. And at the end of five years, you are subject to the whims of the market to determine the residual value that piece of machinery has.

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In the case of an agency, isn’t buying off low bid typical?It used to be, but this is rapidly changing just as many other areas in this industry are. Buying off low bid is just buying off low initial purchase price. This method misses many items that impact an agency more that just the initial budget for the equipment purchase. It overlooks the training that can be offered, the parts network available to keep the machine running, the service support available, the machines residual/trade-in value, etc. There are many items that agencies require that are often overlooked on the initial machine bid.

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Residual/trade-in value – how can this impact the purchaser?The original purchase price and the price a purchaser can receive for the machine at the end of the contract is key. The difference between those two figures is where you can start looking at the total cost to a purchaser. For example, let’s say, in the case of an agency, two bids are received for a machine. Machine A is quoted at $100,000 and Machine B at $80,000. Machine B may look like the best option, but let’s say the resale value is $60,000 for Machine A, but only $30,000 for Machine B. That means Machine A is the lowest-cost option for the agency.

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How important is maintenance and how does a purchaser or agency decide what to do?Maintenance, both in terms of speed and quality, is indeed important. At HOLT CAT, we have skilled technicians trained to maintain Cat® machines. With our vast fleet of service trucks, maintenance can be completed on the purchaser’s site. We’ll sit down with a customer and help determine their maintenance needs. Those needs vary depending on each customer’s support capability and their specific use for machines. It may be acceptable if a mower is out of service for two or three days. Not so with a landfill compactor or a backhoe loader in the middle of a water main repair.

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Is there anything an LCC contract doesn’t include?Not at HOLT CAT. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, be it governmental agency, contractor, quarry, etc., gets the most value from their machine. We have decades of experience we can bring to the table to help the purchaser determine how they can do that. In the end though, the only limits are the purchaser’s needs – and imagination. If, for example, in the case of an agency, emissions or fuel economy are concerns, an agency can include those requirements in its bid spec.

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How does Life Cycle Costing square with low-cost bidding requirements in an agency purchase?Life Cycle Costing strengthens the low-cost bid concept. And it strengthens the competitive bidding process by ensuring that agencies, and the taxpayers they serve, receive the most for their money. LCC does not favor one machinery dealer over another. It favors the agency and taxpayers. That’s why numerous governmental associations and agencies have endorsed and encouraged its use.

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What Governmental associations currently support LCC?The American Bar Association’s Model Procurement Code encourages the use of life cycle cost elements when preparing a bid spec. Other associations that back the concept include the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA).&

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How does an agency or any other customer go about incorporating Life Cycle Costing?Your HOLT CAT sales representative can help you with any and all your LCC needs. You can also visit www.govbidspec.com as there is a lot of information out there on LCC. To find out more about Life Cycle Costing visit our website at holtcat.com and click on the icon featured in this article.

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CAT’slatestE-SeriesBackhoeLoadernowavailableatHOLT

NEW THUMB HELPS GET A GRIP. Designed into the backhoe stick, the exclusive, factory-installed thumb option can be used to pick up pipe, broken concrete and scrap. Plus the single-pin bucket linkage rotates 205 degrees for all applications, so you can move from trenching to truck loading without changing pins.MORE CONTROL AT HAND. The new roller switches for the E-stick and auxiliary hydraulics are joystick mounted. So the E-stick and work tools, such as hammers and thumbs, are easily operated.EXCEPTIONAL NEW E-STICK. The E-stick has been redesigned and incorporates an industry-exclusive, grease-free operation with a simplified maintenance and shim design. These reduce owning and operating costs. When the E-stick needs adjusting, it can be done in about 30 minutes, in the field.MORE POWER WITH BETTER FUEL ECONOMY. The new E-Series has fast cycle times with best-in-class bucket and stick digging force. What’s more, recent production studies show the new E-Series offers 15 percent better fuel efficiency than John Deere® and 9 percent better than Case®.MORE SPACIOUS, PRODUCTIVE CAB. The redesigned cab is a roomier work environment. With backhoe controls on the joystick, there are no pedals to clutter the floor. Add to that all new curved glass, floor-to-ceiling windows and a sloping, narrower front hood for unmatched visibility.GET IT DONE MORE QUIETLY. The exclusive piston pump on all E-Series models maintains high digging forces at low idle. So there’s less noise for better communication on the jobsite along with better fuel economy.GET MORE FACTS. Contact any HOLT CAT sales representative for more information to see for yourself how the new E-Series machines can help you WORK AT THE NEXT LEVEL.

To find out more about the E-Series Backhoe Loaders contact a HOLT CAT sales representative or visit our website at holtcat.com and click on the icon featured in this article.

Work At The Next Level

CATERPILLAR® F-SeriesOff-HighwayTrucks

DELIVERThe type of application for which people

utilize their off-highway trucks varies. The Caterpillar F-Series Off-Highway Trucks allow for such versatility. A variety of body styles for the 773F and 775F enable you to configure a truck for the specific application — to achieve optimum capacity and durability.

The 773F and 775F are designed for quarry and construction applications in the 60-ton (54.4-tonne) and 70-ton (63.5-tonne) payload classes, respectively. The two smaller F-Series models replace the 773E and 775E. The 777F is in the 100-ton (90.9-tonne) payload class, and it replaces the 777D. The versatile 777F has applications in quarrying, construction and mining.

Caterpillar offers dual slope and flat floor body systems with three different steel liner packages and two rubber liner packages on the 773F and 775F. The 777F has a rubber liner available in addition to the steel liner.

The Caterpillar® 773F, 775F and 777F Off-Highway Trucks incorporate many features to enhance performance, productivity and reliability, as well as operator comfort and control.

The F-Series trucks feature Cat engines with ACERT Technology for fuel-efficient operation, emissions compliance and responsive, reliable performance. The 773F and 775F both use the Cat C27 engine — producing net power of 703 hp (524 kW) in the 773F and 740 hp (552 kW) in the 775F. The 777F has a Cat C32 engine with ACERT Technology. Net power is 938 hp (700 kW).

LONGER MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Due mainly to the efficient combustion technology, the engine service interval for each of the trucks is 500 hours — twice that of previous truck models.

QuickEvac, the Caterpillar on-board engine oil evacuation and pre-lube system, is standard on F-Series trucks and reduces oil change labor time by as much as 50 percent.

TRANSMISSION The F-Series seven-speed transmission provides a superior ride with smoother speed and directional shifts through the use of the Electronic Clutch Pressure Control (ECPC) system. The system individually modulates each clutch in the transmission and extends the life of drivetrain components.

HyDRAuLICS The F-Series brakes are all-hydraulic, rather than air-over-hydraulic. The result is superior reliability, response, control, serviceability and modulation. The parking brake is integrated into the gear selector for easy operation.

AuTOMATIC RETARDER CONTROL Automatic retarder control (ARC) is standard on F-Series trucks. ARC automatically controls braking on grade and maintains engine speed at approximately 1,900 rpm. ARC protects the engine from overspeeding, improves fuel efficiency, provides better control of the truck, increases productivity and eases the burden on the operator. In addition to the standard automatic retarder, the compression brake option offers a 35 percent increase in retarding speed capabilities.

ONBOARD MANAGEMENT SySTEMS Valuable machine information is available to the operator or technician through Cat Messenger, which provides real-time and stored machine performance and diagnostic data. An optional VIMS™ monitoring system offers more extensive machine function and payload data. For payload recording,

the enhanced Truck Payload Management System (TPMS) attachment now has second gear weighing capability and 2,400-cycle storage for data analysis.

To find out more about the F-Series Off-

Highway Trucks, contact a HOLT CAT sales representative or visit our website at holtcat.com and click on the icon featured in this article.

BriefSpecificationsfor773F,775F,777FOff-HighwayTrucks

773F 775F 777FPayload class 60 tons

(54.4 tonnes)70 tons(63.5 tonnes)

100 tons(90.9 tonnes)

Body capacity* 46.5 cu yd(35.6 cu m)

55.3 cu yd(42.3 cu m)

78.5 cu yd(60 cu m)

Gross machine weight

222,000 lb (100,698 kg)

242,000 lb (109,770 kg)

360,000 lb (163,293 kg)

Engine model Cat C27 ACERT Cat C27 ACERT Cat C32 ACERT Net engine power

703 hp(524 kW)

740 hp(552 kW)

938 hp(700 kW)

Gross engine power

740 hp(552 kW)

787 hp(587 kW)

1,016 hp(758 kW)

*Standard body, heaped SAE 2:1

Versatility is Main Focus for F-Series Off-Highway Trucks Available from HOLT CAT

0%financingfor 24 months*

Call today for more details about our special financing options on ALL Cat Compact Construction Equipment

With approved credit. Certain conditions and restrictions apply.

Multi-Terrain Loaders Mini Hydraulic Excavators

Skid Steer LoadersCompact Wheel Loaders

PLUS – 2 years or 2,000 hours total machine warranty on Skid Steer Loaders and 2 years or 2,000 powertrain warranty on Multi-Terrain Loaders.

Offer expires June 30, 2007

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Cat® MachinesareBuilt

to be RebuiltCertifiedRebuild

HOLT CAT® Certified Rebuild program takes advantage of the fact that Cat® equipment is built to be rebuilt for a second life. A CAT Certified Rebuild maximizes the built-in value of your machine and restores original productivity and reliability. Depending on the age of the machine, certain engineering improvements and updates will be incorporated into the rebuild machine.

• Complete machine rebuild to CAT specifications

• One year, better-than-new machine warranty

• 40-70% cost savings over comparable new machines

• New machine serial number issued• All CAT product improvements and

updated components installed to increase performance

Cat Certified Rebuilt taps into that second life, which includes a thorough evaluation,

more than 350 tests and inspections and the replacement of up to 7,000 parts.

The end result is a like-new machine with the latest technology and engineering updates, complete with a new warranty and PIN number—all at a fraction of the cost of a new machine.

HOLTSecondLifeRebuildHOLT’s Second Life Rebuild process

restores the machine’s original productivity and reliability. Second Life Rebuilds meet rigid Caterpillar requirements to perform like new. To ensure original producitivy and low operating cost, every component and system is restored to full “Second Life Condition” following CAT parts reusability guidelines. A HOLT Second Life Rebuild provides an economical way to update your equipment fleet and Keep it all CAT. HOLT Second Life Rebuilds can be customized to meet your specific needs.

• Completely rebuild your machine to

Caterpillar specifications from the bare frame up.

• A HOLT Second Life Rebuild carries a one-year, better-than-new machine warranty.

• Save from 40% to 75% of the cost of a comparable new replacement unit.

TheSecondLifeRebuildProcessMachineSelections

• High-hour, older machines that are experiencing frequent downtime but still have a solid rebuildable core are prime Second Life candidates.

Component Disassembly, Rebuilding and Testing

• Frame • Brakes• Final Drives• Axles• Bearings• Electronic Systems• Radiator• Transmission• Engine• Undercarriage• Hydraulic Systems

• Steering• Operator’s Station• ROPS (Roll-over Protection Structure)

CompleteSecondLifeRebuild• Rebuild from the frame up, individual

components are tested prior to final machine testing to ensure that each

Second Life machine is in top operating condition.

Contact a HOLT CAT product support sales representative or visit our website at holtcat.com and click on the icon featured in this article.

Used as standard fill on all CAT Machines coming from the factory!

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Why should I switch to pre-mixed CAT® Extended Life Coolant?

• Saves up to 70% on coolant and additive costs depending on system capacity.• CAT Extented Life Coolant increases coolant change-out interval from 2,000 hours /200,000 miles /2 years to 12,000 hours /5 years

(machines and commercial engines) and 600,000 miles /6 years (truck engines).• Supplemental Coolant Conditioner Additives are no longer required. Only one maintenance intervention is required using CAT Extender

(part #119-5152) at mid-life 6,000 hours /300,000 miles.• Eliminates silica gel formation. Contains no silicates, phosphates or borates.• Excellent protection against cylinder cavitation corrosion.• Maximizes water pump seal life.• Reduces coolant disposal volume by up to 50% over standard coolants.

What do I need to do to make the switch to CAT Long Life Coolant Antifreeze?

It’s easy, but there are a few important steps you should follow when you convert from using conventional antifreeze: STEP 1: Use CAT Cooling System Cleaner (part #4C4611 or equivalent) to clean system. STEP 2: Flush the system thoroughly with water. STEP 3: Add Extended Life Coolant.Note/Caution: You should not mix conventional antifreeze with Extended Life Coolant.

One Gallon (101-2844)

Five Gallon(129-2151)

55 Gallon(101-2845)

Contact any HOLT CAT Parts Department or Product Support Sales Representative for more information.

METROPLEX24-HourundercarriageTurnaroundtoContinue

Nobody knows your job better than you do and nobody knows undercarriage better than HOLT CAT®. With over 74 years of inspection and repair experience with Caterpillar® track type machines, we are the experts on undercarriage.

North Texas Caterpillar machine owners are experiencing the benefits of higher machine availability, lower owning and operating cost and increased productivity because of our new 24-hour undercarriage turnaround Service!

HOLT CAT’s Irving location will continue to offer 24-hour turnaround service on SCHEDULED complete undercarriage

repairs. This applies to the following Caterpillar models: 963, D6R/N, D8R/N, D9R/N, D10R/N.

A 24-Hour turnaround complete undercarriage repair consists of the following:

• Thorough inspection of roller frames, equalizer bar and pivot shaft.

• Removal and inspection of tracks, rollers, idlers and sprocket segments.

• Installation of HOLT CAT exchange or rebuilt components (rollers and idlers) on D8R/N, D9R/N and D10R/N.

• Installation of Tracks – new Caterpillar track groups or – new Caterpillar link

assemblies: Includes removal and inspection (R&I) of existing shoes.

5Stepstohelpyoubeinby7:00a.m.andoutby7:00a.m.thenextday!

• Set a repair date by calling your HOLT CAT product support sales representative or HOLT’s Irving undercarriage facility – James Coulon at 972.721.2082 or David Reynolds at 972.721.2873.

• Arrange transportation of your Cat machine to HOLT’s full-service undercarriage repair facility, located at 2000 East Airport Frwy, in Irving, Texas.

• Approve and sign the written quote and provide a purchase order number if necessary.

• Ensure your tractor is in HOLT’S utndercarriage repair facility at the agreed upon time.

• Provide the name of a decision maker whom we can contact to answer questions that may arise during the repair.

Call and let’s discuss your options for a complete or partial undercarriage repair or replacement. Our North Texas Team of 30 CAT certified undercarriage specialists

are equipped and committed to providing you with HOLT’s 24-hour turnaround for undercarriage on your track machines.

When you think undercarriage – Think HOLT CAT!

To find out more about the 24-hour undercarriage service, contact a HOLT CAT product support sales representative or visit our website at holtcat.com and click on the icon featured in this article.

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CHOOSINGYour TireChoosing the right tire for your equipment

deserves some time and attention. The initial purchase price matters, but it’s just one of many factors to consider.

The right tire reduces operating costs. Tire industry experts estimate new tire purchases represent about two-thirds of the typical skid steer loader user’s preventive maintenance costs during the first 2,000 hours of operation. That figure doesn’t include the cost of repairing flats, lost production or downtime. Tires that last longer and experience fewer flats reduce total operating costs and improve profitability.

The right tire can boost productivity and profit potential. Properly applied tires minimize fuel consumption. High-quality tire designs can be retread for a second life. The tires you select help determine where you can work, how fast you travel, how much you carry, provide operator comfort and help determine how long you run without downtime.

OptionsAboundThe application in which the machine will

operate and the underfoot conditions on the jobsites are the most important factors in tire choice. Tire manufacturers offer a broad selection of products that fall into two basic categories – pneumatic and solid.

Pneumatic tires incorporate a hollow interior cavity that must be filled with air or polyurethane. They are available in several grades:

• Low-grade models carry the lowest purchase price, but are normally designed to meet rock-bottom requirements for performance and

durability.• Medium-grade tires improve traction,

reduce maintenance time, prevent flats and extend wear life.

• Medium-grade flotation tires exert low ground pressure and provide a stable ride in soft underfoot conditions.

• Medium-grade tires with extra sidewall protection offer a smooth, stable ride on uneven surfaces. They’re also exceptional for puncture resistance, quick maintenance and the ability to continue working even if they go flat.

• High-grade tires feature heavy-duty carcass strength, extra-deep tread, rugged side walls and extra-large rim guards for reliable performance in service applications.

Solidtireshavenointeriorcavityandaresolidallthewaythrough.

• Standard solid tires with no lugs run on smooth, hard, improved surfaces. They carry heavy loads, never go flat and last about three times longer than pneumatic tires.

• Flexible solid tires with pneumatic-style lugs can run on improved or unimproved surfaces. Their key benefits include excellent traction, no flats, long life and a more comfortable ride than standard solid tires. Tires with oval holes, like Caterpillar Flexport tires give a more comfortable ride and longer tire life.

• Tire fill. Pneumatic tires can be filled with polyurethane instead of air. The initial price for a polyurethane-filled tire

is higher, but it will be more economical overall because it will never go flat.

Poly-filled tires can be re-tread, allowing them to live several times longer than their air-filled counterparts. Fill also reduces a tire’s operating temperature, improves shock absorption and provides excellent stability. Be aware of “chunk fill” types of fill. This type of fill that has re-used material, or chunks, can cause damage to the tire and void warranties.

• Mounted assemblies. Some suppliers allow you to purchase your tires complete as mounted assemblies. Mounted tire assemblies can be installed quickly with minimum downtime, so they’re ideal for emergency repairs. Mounted assemblies met OEM specifications and provide a perfect, airtight fit.

HOLT CAT will work with you to understand

the environment you operate in, the type of work you need to do and your overall business objectives. We’ll help you select a tire that will deliver maximum productivity and optimum life at the lowest total cost. Contact a HOLT CAT product support sales representative or visit our website at holtcat.com and click on the icon featured in this article.

HOLTCATcanalsobeyoursourcefortiresforthemachinesinyourfleet.Buthowtochoosetherightone?

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Rainey Construction, LLC in Utopia, Texas was founded by David Rainey over 35 years ago specializing in brush clearing on area

ranches. In 1992, David’s son Dexter came aboard and has helped grow the business. Today, Rainey Construction not only does

brush clearing but they build roads, tanks, 4 to 5,000 foot private airstrips and most recently, a natural terrain dam.

The Rainey’s fleet of equipment has grown and with the added work load, they have come to rely on CAT equipment to help them get their jobs done. Rainey’s current equipment inventory includes 12 Cat machines that were purchased, in part because of operator comfort, cab sound proofing and the fact that they last a long time. “When it comes down to it, you simply can’t beat a Caterpillar machine for reliability and ruggedness,” said Dexter Rainey. “We bought a Cat scrapper in 1985 and today it has over 20,000 hours on it and she still runs like a champ.”

“There’s no comparison when it comes down to field service, lube service and parts - HOLT

CAT has the total service we want to take care of our machines,” said Dexter. Rainey recalls that 9 out of 10 phone conversations he’s had with a HOLT CAT field supervisor has resulted in Keith Collins, their Product Support Sales Representative or a field mechanic showing up with the right part and getting them up and running again.

David Rainey admits that from time to time small problems occur, “but HOLT is fair and easy to work with, just tell them the problem and it gets fixed. Our partnership works so well because there is never any problem that we can’t come to a resolution on together.”

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‘Roundtheseparts -General Construction/Customer Focus6

Still Running Strong

When Jimmy Sisak from Texas Industries bought a Cat 216A Skid Steer Loader in 1998, he did not expect it to last for 9,1000 hours. Most customers trade in their skid steer loaders at about 3,000 hours, but not Jimmy.” We could not justify trading this machine in when there was nothing wrong with it.” The Cat 216A is currently being used for clean up in and around the plants

conveyers. “We use this machine for anything and everything, especially for cleaning up rocks that fall off the conveyer belt, TXI really prides itself in having a clean and a safe environment,” said Jimmy. This has been one of the best machines we had so far. Ten people are assigned to this machine and we also use it to train our new employees.

Construction equipment that is 8 years old with 9,100 total machine hours may have had some repairs done over the years. “ We have had no major repairs on our Cat Skid

Steer Loader except for normal wear and tear. When asked what might have contributed to the longevity of the machine, Jimmy said,” We do our regular maintenance on all of our machines and that helps to prolong the life of our equipment. ”

On October 20, Bob Jordan, HOLT CAT General Construction Sales Representative, delivered a brand new Cat Skid Steer Loader to TXI and Jimmy and his crew were excited to see what kind of features were added since they bought the 216A. The old machine is

going to be sent to Beaumont where it will be used in a less extreme environment.

TXI is one of the largest producers of cement in Texas and California. TXI is also one of the major suppliers of stone, sand, gravel and expanded shale and clay products and one of the larges producers of baggage cement and concrete in the Southwest. The Hunter, Texas cement plant was built in 1980 and has 130 employees.

(left to right) Randy Schuetz, Dannie Nance, Josh Wilkinson, Jimmy Sisak and Bob Jordan – HOLT General Construction Sales Rep.

CAT®216ASkIDSTEERLOADER:9,100 Total Machine HoursAfter 8 Years and

Mike Dye, Project Manager for T & D Construction, which is located in Dallas, Texas has been a HOLT CAT customer for the past three years. As an excavation company owner/operator, Mike knows what it means to watch his overhead costs such as rising fuel prices. He also knows what it means if one of his machines breaks down.

When Mike purchases Cat® machines from HOLT CAT, he does not hesitate to spend the extra money for additional features such as air- conditioning, quick coupler and “I operate the equipment all day and I need to be comfortable and safe,” said Mike. With an air-conditioned cab, Mike does not breath in as much dust, while a quick coupler allows him to quickly and safely change work tools. He also knows that when he buys machines from HOLT CAT he can rely on HOLT for parts, service and rentals. He owns a Cat 305 CR Mini-Hydraulic Excavator, a Cat 287 B Multi-Terrain Loader, a Cat 314 C LCRX Excavator and a Challenger MT525 B Ag tractor. He also rents CAT 320 Excavators and 953 Track Loaders.

“I rent and buy quite a few Caterpillar

machines and work tools and I can always rely on HOLT CAT’s Dallas store employees to work together as a team to ensure everything goes smoothly,” said Mike. If something goes wrong with my machine, Ben Davidson, HOLT CAT’s General Construction Sales Manager along with Chris Howell, General Construction Sales Rep, Mark Witt, HOLT Rental Services Sales Rep and Jeff McNeil, Lead Service Technician tell me the truth and always work something out so that I do not have a lot of downtime and that is priceless,” said Mike.

HOLT Field Service Technicians are responsive and the store employees always call me and let me know what the status is on my machine. ”I trust them and know that they will take care of my equipment, which allows me to focus on the job,” said Mike. He adds that HOLT CAT meets or exceeds his expectations and that they treat him like one of their bigger customers. “I used to buy my equipment from another dealer but I never received the customer service from them as I do from HOLT,” said Mike. If something goes wrong, Mike knows that his Sales Rep Chris

will ask him what needs to be done and how he can help to make things right. Mike also notes that Chris follows up and never fails to call him back. “All of the employees at HOLT go to great length to assist their customers. They are as much concerned about my success as I am about theirs and that is the kind of bond we have,” said Mike. And you just cannot put a price on that kind of service.

Mike considers himself a loyal Caterpillar customer and says,” Bobcat has tried to get my business but I have told them that I buy and will continue to buy Caterpillar.” Mike emphasizes that Caterpillar builds quality machines and when the engineers design these machines they design them with the operators in mind. He used to operate many different brands of equipment but feels that Caterpillar’s joystick controls are easy to use, while others brands seem backwards to him. In addition, Mike believes that Caterpillar machines are better than other brands because they have adequate power, compression and are more durable. The 287B Multi-Terrain Loader has an anti-stall device; a feature does not exist on other brands and Caterpillar’s

excavator buckets have greater capacity, which reduces the cycle times significantly. “With a Cat machine I do not have to concentrate on how to operate the machine but instead I can concentrate on what I am doing like grading,” said Mike.

“HOLT CAT is the best in the industry when it comes to quality and service,” said Mike. “I always recommend them to my friends. “ When Mike began renting from HOLT, he felt that they were genuinely concerned about their customers. When he decided to purchase a machine he recognized that what set HOLT apart from the competition was their execution and follow through.

Mike is currently building a basement and doing some site work in Collin county and as he is looking to expand his business in the future. HOLT CAT appreciates Mike’s business and

will be there to assist him with his Caterpillar machine needs.

T & D Construction &HOLT CATHonesty and Trust is Priceless

(left to right) Mike Dye and Chris Howell

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7‘Roundtheseparts -Rental

CATRentalStore Business Tip:

Equipment Selection - The Basics

It’s important to rent the right equipment for the job.

The staff at HOLT Rental Services should be able to help determine the best solutions for your current needs, but there are several factors to note before you head to the rental yard.

Consider the underfoot conditions at the work site. A piece of machinery operating on smooth concrete or asphalt may have different requirements than one working on four inches of loose gravel. Tracked machines perform best on soft or wet ground and tread lightly over sensitive surfaces like tree roots or new sod. Some situations may require flotation tires, or for especially harsh environments, solid tires.

Consider travel distances. If a machine must travel extensively between points on the jobsite, features like ride control help make your operator more comfortable and also maximize load retention while traversing rough terrain.

The steepness of grades on a jobsite can factor into equipment choice as well. Tracked machines are often better able to handle hilly sites than their wheeled counterparts because they have the most surface area in contact with the ground.

Know the dimensions of the machine you need. Does it have to fit through the narrow opening of a yard gate? Will it need to work next to a retaining wall or a lane

of traffic? Operators can work confidently next to buildings or walls in compact radius hydraulic excavators because the machine’s upper frame does not extend beyond its tracks when it swings.

Lift capacity is another important factor. In general, choose the smallest machine that will get the job done. But don’t cut yourself short on size and power. If the machine lacks ample power for job requirements, it may take longer to complete the work.

Consider the use of attachments at the jobsite. These tools help crews complete multiple tasks with one machine, eliminating the need to rent and transport additional dedicated-task machines. A wide variety of machine-matched work tools are available

from equipment manufacturers like Caterpillar®. Look for quick couplers that allow the operator to change tools, often without leaving the cab. Machines with high-flow hydraulics maximize the power of certain work tools like augers and planers. If a job requires extensive use of such tools, renting a high-flow machine may be the best solution. The intended payload will help determine bucket selection. High-capacity light material buckets are best for loosely packed loads of wood chips or topsoil, while heavy-duty industrial grapple buckets are better equipped to accommodate irregularly shaped scrap materials.

Whatever your need turns out to be, don’t hesitate to call HOLT Rental Services.

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Backhoe Loaders

1995 CAT 416B SMR 6722.0 08SG09158 OROPS-2 WD

1999 CAT 416C SMR 4516.0 04ZN18989 OROPS,1250 CWT,1.25 BU,BOE,

1999 CAT 416C SMR 3860.0 04ZN17881 OROPS/STD STK/24” BKT/

2004 CAT 416D SMR 3570.0 0BFP13790 OROPS,4X4,81HP,CAT LINES

2004 CAT 416D 4X4 X SMR 2983.0 0BFP14002 OROPS-4X4

2003 CAT 420D SMR 1237.0 0FDP10897 CAB/AC,2WD,STD STK,7TH V

2003 CAT 420D CAB SMR 3452.0 0FDP10544 CAB,A/C,4X4,STD STK-REBUILT ENGINE

2002 CAT 420D 4X4 SMR 2665.0 0FDP04629 4X4,1250CT,STD STK,

2001 CAT 420D 4X4 X SMR 4054.0 0FDP03441 4X4,1250CT,STD STK,1250CWT

2005 CAT 420D 4X4ES SMR 707.5 0FDP24752 4X4,ES,OROPS

2002 CAT 430D 4X4ES SMR 3182.0 0BNK01280 CAB/AC,4X4,ES,1.4CYD,1250CWT

1995 CAT 446B SMR 5546.0 05BL00670 GP BKT W/BOCE/OROPS/FRONT CWT/24” BKT

Excavators

1999 CAT 315B L SMR 7640.0 03AW01623 CAB-42” BKT-

2001 CAT 325B L SMR 9265.0 02JR03559 CAB-A/C-48” BKT

2002 CAT 325CL SMR 6393.0 0BFE00152 MA3/REACH BM,10’6”STK,HAC,PG/

2002 CAT 325CL SMR 6393.0 0BFE00234 REACH BM,10’6”STK,HAC,PG

2002 CAT 330CL SMR 8024.0 0DKY00147 FFU/BOOM21.3/STK12’10”/3PSTVL/HCPC/60”BU/

2005 CAT 330CL SMR 2100.0 0KDD01262 CAB/AC,R BOOM, U/C 60% REMAIN

2002 CAT 330CL X SMR 6947.0 0DKY00312 CAB-A/C-LINES KIT-54”BKT-QC

Motor Graders

2002 CAT 120H SMR 900.0 06YN00269 CAB/AC, 14.00 TIRES,VHP,SCARIFIER

1974 CAT 14G SMR 1982.0 096U00226

1999 CAT 14H SMR 9739.0 07WJ01178 HICAB/AC, 16’ ACCUMULATOR, RIPPER, PUSH BLOCK, 20.5X25 TIRES

1995 CAT 140G SMR 10028.0 05MD03512 CAB/AC,PUSH BLOCK,14’ BLADE,

1983 CAT 140G SMR 5382.0 072V06481 EROPS,14’BLADE;14:00X24 RK GRP TIRESF-100%R-60%W/CUTS

2004 CAT 140H SMR 3432.0 0CCA00416 VHP,RI,14.0-24 GY SGG MP,PP,

Off-Highway Trucks

2005 CAT 725 SMR 2200.0 0B1L00242 CAB/AC,RETARDER,23.5X25TIRES@60%REMAIN

2005 CAT 725 SMR 1400.0 0B1L00247 CAB/AC,RETARDER,23.5X25TIRES@60%REMAIN

1985 CAT 769C SMR 264056.0 001X03351 CAB, NO AIR, 18:00X33 TIRES, MUFFLERS

2003 CAT 769D SMR 10070.0 0BBB00301

2003 CAT 769D SMR 9952.0 0BBB00304

2003 CAT 769D SMR 9753.0 0BBB00318

2003 CAT 769D SMR 10232.0 0BBB00319

1996 CAT 769D SMR 13468.0 05TR00147 CAB/AC,RETARDER,FLIP EXHAUST,TRACTION AID,TIRES 2@60%/2@30%

1996 CAT 769D SMR 10200.0 05TR00228 CAB/AC,RETARDER,FLIP EXHAUST,TRACTION AID, TIRES 70% F/60%R

1996 CAT 769D SMR 19295.0 05TR00342 CAB/AC,RETARDER,HEATED BED,1800X33 TIRES@ 70% REMAINING

1996 CAT 769D SMR 12228.0 05TR00472

Telehandlers

1996 CAT TH63 SMR 2769.0 03NN00583

Track Loaders

2001 CAT 953C SMR 4416.0 02ZN03889 CAB-A/C-GP BKT-RIPPER

1991 CAT 963 LGP SMR 16905.0 021Z04177 A/C, STND, EROPS/GP BU W/TEETH,RIPPER,

1994 CAT 963 LGP SMR 13831.0 021Z05499 EROPS,STD,AC,GP BU W/TEETH,BUMPER

2001 CAT 963C LGP SMR 9639.0 02DS01236 CAB-A/C-RIPPER-GP BKT

1999 CAT 963C LGP SMR 12349.0 02DS00710 CAB-A/C-RIPPER

1996 CAT 973 RI SMR 15890.0 086G03191 CAB/AC/RI 3 SHANK

Wheel Loaders

1978 CAT 920 SMR 3419.0 062K09537 OROPS

1996 CAT 928G SMR 13893.0 06XR00145 CAB-GP BKT

1995 CAT 938F SMR 1545.0 01KM01237 GP BKT W/BOCE/CWT/HEATER/LIGHTS

2000 CAT 938G SMR 3661.0 09HS00546 CAB/AC, GP BU B.O.C.E., MICHELIN XHA TIRES

1996 CAT 950F SMR 12365.0 05SK02601 CAB-GP BKT AS-IS PRICE

2001 CAT 950G SMR 8462.0 03JW02167 CAB-A/C-GP BKT

1999 CAT 966G SMR 11636.0 03SW00528 CAB-A/C-GP BKT

2003 CAT 972G SMR 6270.0 0AXC00711 CAB/AC,RIDE CONTROL,COMMAND STEER,GP BKT,26.5X25TIRES@20% RE

2003 CAT 980G SMR 9382.0 0AWH00669 CAB/AC,RIDE CONTROL, SPADE BKT, NEW RADIALS

2000 CAT 980G SMR 99999.0 02KR03910 CAB A/C 7.25 GP BKT 29,5R25XHA/

2006 CAT 980H SMR 470.0 0JMS00743 EROPS, A/C, R/C, AGGREGATE PACKAGE

1999 CAT 988F SMR 15220.0 02ZR01755 CAB/AC,RIDE CONTROL,AXLE OIL COOLER,SPADE BU,TIRES2@70%,2@40

1998 CAT 988F SMR 12953.0 02ZR01193 CAB/AC, RIDE CONTROL,CERT P.T.REBUILD,NEW L-4 B PLY TIRES

1996 CAT 988F SMR 19956.0 02ZR00218 CAB/AC, G.P. BUCKET-MACHINE FOR POWER TRAIN REBUILD

1993 CAT 992D SMR 30400.0 07MJ00150 CAB/AC,STD LIFT,POOR TIRES,SPADE BKT/TEETH, EDGE SAVERS

1997 CAT 992D SMR 20800.0 07MJ00729 EROPS, A/C

1996 CAT IT24F SMR 7928.0 04NN00568 A/C/BOOM/FORKS

Used Equipment

Track-Type Tractors

1990 CAT D3C 01PJ01202, OROPS, NON-CAT

1996 CAT D3C LGP SMR 4721.0 07XL00483, OROPS, SWEEPS, PAT

2004 CAT D3G CAB SMR 3290.0 0JMH00616, MA9, CAB/AIR, RI, SWEEP, 4V, PAT

1993 CAT D4C SMR 13813.0 07KG00817, OROPS, PAT, DRAWBAR,AS-IS

1992 CAT D4H SMR 5804.0 08PB05641 OROPS/PAT

1999 CAT D5C LGP SMR 1871.0 06ZL01084

2003 CAT D5G SMR 982.0 0FDH01187 OROPS,VPAT,RIPPER

1966 CAT D6C 074A01617 OROPS-S BLADE-DRAWBAR

1979 CAT D6D SMR 7497.0 004X05107 DIAMOND CAB-S BLD-RIPPER

1997 CAT D6M LGP SMR 8380.0 02RN00288 OROPS-PAT-WINCH

1998 CAT D6M XL SMR 8593.0 03WN01473 OROPS-RIPPER-S/U BLD

2006 CAT D6N LGP SMR 1200.0 0ALY02195 CAB/AC, PAT, D BAR

2006 CAT D6R SMR 1406.0 0AAX01512 CAB/AC,6SU, RIPPER HYDS,RIPPER

1998 CAT D6R SMR 11086.0 05LN01741 OROPS,DS,SWEEPS,RIPPER,S/U BLADE

2000 CAT D6R SMR 7768.0 05LN02297 XL-IG-OROPS-S/U-SWEEPS/SCREENS 3 SIDES/

1997 CAT D6R LGP SMR 9615.0 09PN00480 CAB-A/C-S BLD-WINCH

2003 CAT D6R XL SMR 2584.0 0AAX00399 CAB/AC, TT ANGLE, DRAWBAR

1998 CAT D6R XL SMR 8148.0 05LN01482 CAB/AC/DRAWBAR/SU BLD

2005 CAT D7R II 0AEC00904 CAB/AC, S/U, 26” SHOES, DRAWBAR, RIPPER VALVE

1993 CAT D8N SMR 23103.0 05TJ00828 EROPS/AC/S-S RIPPER

2003 CAT D8R SMR 7140.0 06YZ01175 CAB,A/C,RI

1998 CAT D8R SMR 19983.0 07XM02599 CAB/AC, SU BLADE, S/S RIPPER, 95% TREX U/C 1000HRS NEW ENG

2002 CAT D8R WDA SMR 4850.0 06YZ00946 CAB/AC,8SU/TILT,CONVERTING TO WDA,NEW UNDERCARRIAGE

2005 CAT D8T SMR 2082.0 0KPZ00346 CAB/AC, SU, RIPPER W/2 SHANKS

2005 CAT D8T SMR 2418.0 0KPZ00500 CAB/AC, DRAWBAR, NEW CAT UNDERCARRIAGE, SU BLADE

1997 CAT D9R SMR 11533.0 07TL00909 CAB/AC/DS/MSRI-5RP492/UC-ROL/HYDP-PUL/PPTRUN/

2004 CAT D10R SMR 500.0 0AKT00500 CAB/AC,MS RIPPER,SU TWIN TILT BLADE

Track-Type Tractors cont.

Articulated Trucks

1994 CAT D400D SMR 260178.0 08TF00628

1993 CAT D400D SMR 16697.0 08TF00735 EROPS,RETARDER,295.X25TIRES,NO BED LINERS

1993 CAT D400D SMR 27249.0 08TF00736 EROPS,RETARDER,29.5X25TIRES@35-40% REMAINING,NO BEDLINER

1993 CAT D400D SMR 20508.0 08TF00757 EROPS,RETARDER,29.5X25TIRES@35-40% REMAINING, NO BED LINERS

Wheel Scrapers

2004 CAT 623G SMR 2745.0 0CES00452 CAB/AC,TEETH

2004 CAT 623G SMR 2682.0 0CES00501 CAB/AC,TEETH

2002 CAT 627G SMR 5215.0 0AXF00625 CAB/AC, PUSH PULL

2002 CAT 627G SMR 5243.0 0AXF00630 CAB/AC, PUSH PULL

2005 CAT 627G SMR 2223.0 0CEX00563 CAB/AC,PUSH PULL,33.25X29 TIRES@75% + REMAINING

2005 CAT 627G SMR 2482.0 0CEX00564 CAB/AC, PUSH PULL,33.25X29 TIRES@75% + REMAINING

2005 CAT 627G SMR 1800.0 0CEX00601 CAB/AC,33.25 TIRES@70% REMAINING

2005 CAT 627G SMR .0 0CEX00602 CAB AC,33.25TIRES@70% REMAINING

2000 CAT 631E SMR 7489.0 01NB01487 CAB/AC, 1988

CAT 631E SMR 20000.0 01AB00875 CAB/AC,RETARDER,37.25X35TIRES,2FRTS@30%REMAIN,2REAR@20%REMAI

2001 CAT 631E SMR 4428.0 01NB01426 CAB/AC, RETARDER

1999 CAT 631E SMR 7410.0 01NB01467 CAB/AC

1995 CAT 631E SMR 11000.0 01NB00944 CAB/AC,37.25X35TIRES,FRT TIRES 2@60%REMAINING,REAR 1@20/1@40

1998 CAT 637E SMR 7000.0 01FB00772 CAB/AC,RETARDER,37.25 R 25 TIRES

Compactors

2001 CAT CP563D SMR 3147.0 09ZW00507 CAB/AC, BLADE

1985 CAT 815B SMR 1151.0 017Z00591 OROPS

2005 CAT 815F SMR 1733.0 0BKL00696 CAB/AC, KNOCKDOWN BLADE

2004 CAT 247B SMR 1485.0 0MTL00352

Multi-Terrain Loader

AS OFFERED 2-20-07

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9‘Roundtheseparts -Power Systems

Caterpillar®

AwardforSixthTime

TruckEngineEarnsJ.D.PowerandAssociatesFor an unprecedented sixth time, a heavy-

duty truck engine from Caterpillar Inc. has received a prestigious award for customer satisfaction in the 2006 Heavy Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Customer Satisfaction Survey.

International marketing information firm J.D. Power and Associates awarded Caterpillar’s C-12 clean power engine its highest levels of customer satisfaction, saying that Caterpillar in particular has done an excellent job in meeting the challenge of the new emission standards by creating its own innovative emission technology and that their success is clearly evident in how satisfied customers are with their engines.

Caterpillar’s C-12 engine won the award

in the “Vocational” category, which includes trucks used in demanding applications such as construction, refuse hauling and utility services. This year’s study was based on interviews with 2,529 customers who own two-year-old Class 8 trucks (weighing 33,000 pounds or more). It measures customer satisfaction in four areas of engine performance: engine quality, engine performance, engine cost of ownership and engine warranty.

“The credibility of the J.D. Power and Associates Award is that it is customer-driven, reflecting the feedback and voices of the end-users who rely on Caterpillar’s engines,” says Jim Parker, Caterpillar vice president with responsibility for the company’s

Power Systems Marketing Division. “Team Caterpillar’s ongoing focus is on delivering enhanced customer value while at the same time meeting the more stringent EPA emissions standards. We are pleased that customers are experiencing the value of this tireless work.”

The C-12 utilizes the building blocks of Caterpillar ACERT™ Technology, which is a long-term solution that reduces emissions at the point of combustion without sacrificing engine performance and reliability. A systems approach to emissions reduction, it relies on advanced technologies in four key areas: improved air management, precision combustion technology, advanced engine electronics and a simple after-treatment

process. “This is an exciting time for Caterpillar

as we continue to see strong customer acceptance for our engines powered by ACERT Technology,” says Parker. “ACERT Technology remains the solution for future engines. We currently have 100 engines meeting the even tougher 2007 emission regulations in customer hands today. Caterpillar’s extensive and industry-leading testing will achieve more than 12 million miles in 2006.”

The Caterpillar C-15 follows the C-12 in the rankings with strong scores across all customer satisfaction factors. The study examined engines in 2004 model year trucks, the second model year impacted by EPA emissions standards enacted in 2002. Caterpillar has

submitted certification documents for all 2007-compliant engines and is fully prepared to begin production. Caterpillar is the leading manufacturer and supplier of truck and bus engines in the combined medium and heavy-duty categories in North America, holding the leading position in engine shipments to vehicle manufacturers since 1999.

HOLT CAT Engine Division welcomes the opportunity to talk with you about the benefits of Cat’s ACERT technology. For more information contact your Power Systems sales representative.

International DealerCooperationNETSStolenGeneratorunit

Cooperation between HOLT CAT® and other Caterpillar dealers to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes, even in some unusual situations, is a high priority Here is a case in point.

Some detailed detective work using the latest in satellite tracking technology and close cooperation among HOLT CAT®, Caterpillar, Inc., and MAQSA, a CAT® dealer in Mexico, has resulted in the recovery of a generator set that was stolen from a HOLT CAT facility in the Rio Grande Valley.

The unit, an XQ230 (230 kW) trailer-mounted generator set, was taken out of the yard at the Edinburg, TX store on the night of Oct. 16. The thieves cut through the fence to remove the unit, which has a value over $60,000. Stealing the unit not only removes it from inventory, but also makes it unavailable to customers who may have a real need.

In managing a HOLT Rental Power fleet of some 200 units, Rental Manager Tom Barry periodically checks the Global Positioning System (GPS) readings from trackers that are installed on the generators so he will know where the units are. He noticed that the location of one unit, an XQ230, was listed as “Not applicable.” Using the GPS system website and its Google® Earth interface, he found the unit in the city of Torreon in north central Mexico, some 300 miles from where it was stolen. The flags went up as Tom knew there were no HOLT generators rented to customers in Mexico.

After verifying that the unit was missing, Tom called Scott Heppner at CAT Rental Power at Caterpillar, Inc., and got the name of the CAT product support rep for Northern Mexico, Tim Hubbard. Tim contacted the CAT dealer closest to the unit for local assistance. This happened to be MAQSA CAT in Torreon. Two MAQSA employees, Carlos Amaya and Alex Zanella, went to the location in Terreon shown by the GPS system and found the unit at a truck stop.

Not knowing they were being tracked, the thieves had moved the unit to the truck stop in preparation for another move. Alex Zanella then called the police. The unit was seized and Carlos and Alex moved it to the

yard at the MAQSA facility in Torreon.

The happy ending was that MAQSA purchased the unit, and it will remain in Mexico.

“This was a very dynamic situation,” Tom said. “We suspected the thieves were moving the unit deeper into Mexico, and we were fortunate that they had not disconnected the GPS system. We knew exactly where they were and were able to direct the police to the exact location.”

Bob Stratton, Vice President of the Power Systems Division noted that the recovery of this unit exemplifies the HOLT Core Values of Ethical – by doing the right thing; and Commitment – by demonstrating a caring attitude. “This was truly a mutually beneficial outcome for everyone involved,” he said.

“Without the high level of cooperation of many people and especially MAQSA and the local police, as well as the GPS system, we might have never recovered this unit,” Bob said.

MAQSA CAT employees Carlos Amaya, left, and Alex Zanella assisted in the recovery of this stolen XQ230 unit in Torreon, Mexico.

Compactors

2001 CAT CP563D SMR 3147.0 09ZW00507 CAB/AC, BLADE

1985 CAT 815B SMR 1151.0 017Z00591 OROPS

2005 CAT 815F SMR 1733.0 0BKL00696 CAB/AC, KNOCKDOWN BLADE

2004 CAT 247B SMR 1485.0 0MTL00352

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OPENING

Working EfficientlySimpleStepsCanSaveyoufromDROWNING

intheInformationAgeYour manager asks for an update on a project

that he e-mailed to you several weeks ago. To your horror, you have forgotten about it. Worse yet, now you have to scroll through page after page of e-mails to find the one containing the valuable information. After doing this with no success, you become brutally aware that the crucial information you are searching for is imbedded in an e-mail with nothing in the subject line.

If this scenario sounds familiar, then you are like most of us with hundreds of e-mails in our inboxes that are too important to delete yet impossible to locate when needed. Here are some very simple steps that can help you take control of your inbox, increase productivity and reduce the stress of your daily work life.

1. youMuSTstopstoringe-mailsinyourinbox.

This may be a hard habit for many of us to break but doing so will make your life much easier. It doesn’t have to be

as scary as it sounds. There is a simple way to convert your e-mails to your network provider task list. Simply select the information contained in the e-mail and drag it over to the task icon. It’s that simple. A task will automatically be created and the new task will appear waiting for you to simply assign it a name. No more searching through e-mails with no subject lines or replied emails where the subject line is no longer accurate. You will now have everything in a prioritized, organized location.

2. Maketwotasklists. It sounds simple enough and surely

not the first time you’ve heard it. But we often forget the simple things that can make life easier. A daily task list and a long term task list will keep the higher priority tasks at the forefront and thus get more attention and keep

lower priority tasks in the foreground as to not overwhelm you with a lengthy task list.

3. Breaktasksdownintosmallerprojects. Larger projects on your long term

task list should be broken down into smaller daily tasks. Some tasks can be as small as “Call Susan on Tuesday and request the report.” This allows you to chip away at the larger project in a manageable but consistent manner. Doing a small task every day will ensure continued progress on tackling the overall project.

4. Whatwillkeepmeawaketonight? Start every work morning by asking

yourself one question, “What task, if left uncompleted, will keep me awake tonight?” This will keep you focused on getting the high priority tasks completed first.

Product LinkNew hardware and an all-new architecture for Product

Link is available at HOLT CAT. Product Link is a management tool that allows customers to collect and track multiple types of information about their equipment — from machine location and service meter hours to health and productivity information. Product Link gathers data from a machine’s on-board systems and transmits it wirelessly to Caterpillar’s network operations center. Information is then delivered to a customer’s desktop through HOLT CAT’s Storefront via Caterpillar’s online application, Cat® EquipmentManager.

With fast, easy access to machine information, earthmoving equipment owners can optimize asset utilization, reduce security risks, improve maintenance management and implement before-failure repair strategies. The result is more uptime, lower operating costs and a higher overall return on the equipment investment.

The new Product Link architecture features a modular

design that includes a satellite communicator (PL121SR) and a separate electronic control module (PL300 ECM). Equipment owners who require basic machine management information, such as machine operating hours and location, can utilize a stand-alone PL121SR. Those who want access to additional machine health and productivity information need both components, which are available as a complete package as PL321SR. Whatever the choice, both Product Link models have been designed to work in the world’s harshest environments with the same ruggedness and durability for which Caterpillar is known.

The combination of new architecture and satellite communications technology allows the latest Cat Product Link system to set a new standard for performance, flexibility and value. For more information about Product Link, call a HOLT CAT product support sales representative or visit our website at holtcat.com and click on the icon featured in this article.

New-GenerationMaintenanceTool:

AccuGrade®

AccuGrade Cross Slope is a grade control system designed to control surface profile with high accuracy. This system uses machine-mounted sensors and electronics to report guidance information to the operator via an in-cab display. The results are a consistent and accurate road cross-section. Most importantly, consistent roads are safer roads.

This system makes automatic adjustments to the left or right lift cylinder, typically performed by the operator. AccuGrade Cross Slope delivers all the information the operator needs to quickly and easily spread or cut material at the correct cross slope to the in-cab display. The operator can select which side of the blade to control automatically and swap direction on the return pass without readjusting the settings. Elevation is controlled manually by matching grade, or automatically by adding an elevation control device.

Cross Slope System. The basic cross slope system automatically controls the slope of the blade to maintain desired surface cross slope.

Easeofuse–V Makes New Operators Good and Good Operators

GreatV ConsistencyV Allows Operators to Refocus AttentionV Eliminates GuessworkV Reduces Fatigue

Efficiencyofwork–V Increase Productivity, Reduce Site CostsV Make Informed DecisionsV Move Material to the Right Place, The First TimeV Fewer Passes Means Less Machine Wear

Costsavings–V Move Material Once, and Move It RightV Meet Material Requirements Without OveragesV Build It Accurately From Ground UpV Save Dollars in Training Costs Associated With

Labor Turnover

Safety–V Keeping Workers and the Public Safe, Every Road,

Every TimeV Controls Cross SectionV Reduce Vehicle SwayingV Traffic Safety

Contact a HOLT CAT representative or visit our website at holtcat.com and click on the icon featured in this article.

This worksheet helps illustrate how AccuGrade Cross Slope can save cubic yards of material by controlling sub grade and finished grade consistently.

Length Road Width % Increased Material Saved Material Cost Total (miles) (ft) Accuracy (yd3) ($/yd3) Savings 14 20 25% 1368.9 8 $10,951 18 20 25% 1760.0 7 $12,320 22 24 25% 2478.1 6 $14,868 26 30 25% 4576.0 6 $27,456

This worksheet helps illustrate how AccuGrade Cross Slope can save cubic yards of material by controlling sub grade and finished grade consistently.

Cross Slope with Elevation Control. AccuGrade Cross Slope can be combined with one or more of the AccuGrade elevation control technologies, such as AccuGrade Sonic, AccuGrade Laser, AccuGrade GPS or AccuGrade ATS for automatic control of elevation and cross slope.

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HOLT CAT, in a continued effort to provide the most comprehensive customer service, now has a newer and much larger location in Bridgeport. The opening of this new store will provide customers convenient options for their parts and service needs. With a much larger warehouse HOLT CAT is now able to stock a larger quantity of a broader selection of parts our customers need.

North Texas is growing and HOLT CAT is growing with it. Convenience is as essential

as quality, and our Bridgeport and Chico customers will now have more access to the CAT® parts and service that HOLT CAT has available. With the added space HOLT CAT now has an inventory of selected machines on site.

The new Bridgeport store is located at 707 U.S. Highway 380. When you call this store, HOLT’s parts professionals are ready to take care of your equipment. The Bridgeport store direct number is (940) 683-6297.

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New location toprovideadditionalaccess for customers intheBridgeportandChicoTexasarea.

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11‘Roundtheseparts -Technical Recruitment

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Jump Starton a Great Career

HOLT CAT® sponsors a four-year, state-approved apprenticeship program. This program is centered solely on Caterpillar® equipment

During the first two-year program, students will spend approximately half of each semester at the campus in technical and general education course work. The remaining time will be spent receiving on-the-job training at a HOLT facility. This allows the student to put theory into practice during a paid internship.

Caterpillar Dealer Service Technician students will earn an Associate of Science

degree that is transferable to a four-year college or university. Additionally, the student will earn two years of credit toward a four-year state journey-level certificate.

During the remaining two years, students will work as full-time apprentice technicians at their sponsoring HOLT CAT facility, receiving additional on-the-job training and experience. Upon completion of the entire program, the student will receive a state journey-level certificate. This intensive method of study and practice prepares individuals to be the kind of high performance technicians that

Caterpillar dealerships demand.The program’s curriculum has been

designed to promote and enhance development of the skill set necessary for a technician to progress within the ranks of a Caterpillar dealership’s service network.

Students who complete this program are projected to earn excellent pay, have stable employment and receive one of the best benefit packages in the industry. So, if you are interested in a career associated with the biggest name in the heavy equipment industry, the Caterpillar Dealer Service

Technician Program is for you.If you have any questions about THINK

BIG, at HOLT CAT contact Rodney Ray, Julian Cipriano and Ida Trevino or circle #10 on the Reader Service Card. We would be pleased to send you the brochure on this program.

People who can do the job are in high demand.

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HOLT CAT

®, one of the largest Caterpillar® equipment dealerships in the world, is currently looking for experienced people to fill Equipment Service Technician positions throughout its territory in Texas.

Be part of the HOLT CAT organization and you’ll have an opportunity to service Caterpillar equipment using cutting-edge diagnostic and maintenance systems,advanced technologies and high-tech tools. We are an equal opportunity employer.

If you have the customer service focus, work ethic and technical skills, it’s time you think about your future. Contact a HOLT CAT Technical Recruiter for your next career opportunity or visit our website at holtcat.com and click on the icon featured in this article.

North and Northeast TexasTechnical Recruiters

Rodney Ray(972) 721-2087

Julian Cipriano(972) 721-2062

For more information on HOLT CAT, employment, and to view a complete list of available positions please go to holtcat.com.

TYPICAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:• Excellent Hourly Wages• Paid Vacation• Comprehensive 401k and Profit Sharing Plan• Extensive Technical Training Department• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage• Long and Short Term Disibility• Tuition Reimbursment

Austin • Bridgeport • Brownsville • Corpus Christi • Edinburg • Fort Worth • Grand Prairie • Irving • Laredo • Lewisville • Longview • North Dallas • Pflugerville • San Antonio • Texarkana • Tyler • Victoria • Waco • Weslaco

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HIRING IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS:• Heavy Equipment Service Technicians• On-Highway Truck Technicians• Gas Engine Technicians• Welders• Machinists• Hydraulic Technicians

Central and South TexasTechnical Recruiter

Ida Trevino(210) 648-8858

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Brownsville6738 N. Expressway 956-350-5228

CorpusChristi1319 S. Padre Island Dr. 361-698-5742

FortWorth549 N. Jim Wright Freeway 817-847-8880

GrandPrairie2615 N. Forum Dr. 972-522-7595

Lewisville1800 East State Hwy 121 214-483-2590

Longview1407 Farm Road 1845 903-234-4747

Austin 512-282-20119601 So IH 35

Bridgeport 940-683-6298707 US Highway 380

Brownsville 956-350-52286738 N. Expressway

CorpusChristi 361-852-22001319 S. Padre Island Dr.

FortWorth 817-246-6651549 N. Jim Wright Freeway

GrandPrairie 972-522-75002615 N. Forum Dr.

Irving 972-721-00752000 E. Airport Freeway

Laredo 956-722-007514300 FM 1472

Lewisville 214-483-25001800 East State Hwy 121

Longview 903-758-61751407 Farm Road 1845

NorthDallas 214-342-670010950 Plano Rd.

Pflugerville 512-990-774316017 N. IH-35

SanAntonio 210-648-11113302 S. W.W. White Rd.

Sonora 325-387-5303707 Glasscock

Texarkana 903-832-7535145 East Bailey Drive

Tyler 903-595-642412218 State Hwy 31 West

Victoria 361-573-2438203 Holt Road

Waco 254-662-49111700 W. Loop 340

Weslaco 956-968-2161725 East State Hwy 83

NorthDallas10950 Plano Rd. 214-342-6710

Pflugerville16017 N. IH-35 512-252-9696

SanAntonio3302 S. W.W. White Rd. 210-333-8505

Texarkana145 East Bailey Drive 903-832-7535

Waco1800 W. Loop 340 254-662-7373

Weslaco725 East State Hwy 83 956-447-9105

Justin Kahle, IrvingProduct Support Sales RepresentativeHe previously held the position of undercarriage specialist in the Irving location. Justin received his Bachelor of Science degree from Midwestern State university.

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Mark Garrett, Corpus ChristiGeneral Construction Sales RepresentativeMark holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas State university in San Marcos.

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Ron Nelson, IrvingGeneral Construction Sales Representative

Wes Woytasczyk, San AntonioGeneral Construction Sales Representative Wes previously served as a Fleet Sales Representative in the trucking industry.

HEAVY CONSTRUCTIONShane Whitewood, LewisvilleHeavy ConstructionAccount Sales RepresentativeShane previously served as an Agricultural Sales Representative in Fort Worth and has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas State university in San Marcos.

David Cooper, DallasNorthern Regional Rental Sales and Operations Manager for HOLT Rental Services David has 29 years of equipment distribution experience. David holds a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Chase McKinney, Dallas HOLT Rental Services Sales Representative Previously, Chase was a General Construction Sales Coordinator in Irving.

Samantha Galloway, IrvingProduct Support Sales Representative She brings 8 years of experience with HOLT CATSamantha holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Texas Wesleyan university.

Ken Bulsterbaum, Victoria Product Support Sales RepresentativeKen brings industry rental experience to his new position

Joe Hamper, Longview / Tyler Product Support Sales Representative Joe has 9 years of experience in the Remanufactured Engine and Hydraulics industry.

Jeffrey Woods, Irving Product Support Sales RepresentativeJeffery has several years of experience as a service technician with HOLT CAT.Jeffrey attended Collin County Community College.

Blair Brooks, Irvingundercarriage Specialist Blair will be responsible for providing undercarriage service to fleet customers in Irving.

Bryan Vandiver, Austin/WacoGeneral Construction Sales RepresentativeBryan had been previously employed as a Sales Representative in the construction industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Tarleton State university.

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