Utility work doesn’t stop once the underground installation is complete. There’s plenty to do before the digging starts, while crews are working and after everything is back in the ground.

That’s where a Cat® compact track loader (CTL) can make a difference. With the right attachments, one machine can help your crew move materials, support excavation, backfill trenches and clean up the jobsite.

One Machine. From Start to Finish.

Whether you’re installing water lines, sewer systems, electrical infrastructure or communications networks, utility projects involve more than digging.

A Cat CTL can help your crew handle many of the supporting tasks.

Site Setup and Material Handling

Before work begins, there’s equipment to stage and material to move. With a bucket or compatible pallet forks, a CTL can help transport gravel, soil and suitable construction supplies around the jobsite.

Excavation Support

Your excavator handles the primary digging. Meanwhile, a CTL can help move excavated soil away from the work area, transport material to stockpiles and keep accessible areas organized.

Trenching and Drilling

Need to cut a narrow trench for certain utility installations? A compatible trencher attachment can help. Switch to an auger for suitable drilling applications, such as installing posts or signs.

Backfilling

Once underground work is complete and ready for backfill, a CTL can help move and place material around accessible trenches and excavations. Proper compaction still requires the appropriate equipment and verification.

Site Restoration and Cleanup

There’s always cleanup after installation. With a bucket, grading attachment or compatible broom, your CTL can help spread aggregate, prepare disturbed surfaces and remove loose debris.

Move it. Dig it. Backfill it. Clean it up. One machine can support multiple stages of the job.

The Right Attachment Makes the Difference.

One of the biggest advantages of a Cat compact track loader is its versatility.

With the right attachments, your crew can take on different tasks without needing a separate machine for every job.

Fabick Cat offers a range of Cat attachments and work tools that can help contractors configure equipment for different applications.

Tight Spaces. Tough Jobs. The Right CTL.

Utility crews often work in places where space is limited.

Between buildings. Along roadways. Around existing infrastructure. Not every jobsite has room for large equipment.

That’s one reason a compact track loader is worth considering.

Size and Maneuverability

Working in confined areas? A smaller CTL may be easier to maneuver around structures, equipment and restricted access points.

Lifting and Loading

Moving gravel is different from lifting heavy construction supplies. Consider the weight of your typical loads, how high you need to lift and the space available to work.

Tracks and Traction

Utility work can take crews across dirt, gravel, soft ground and uneven terrain. A CTL’s tracked undercarriage can provide traction and flotation in certain conditions. For crews spending most of their time on pavement, it’s also worth comparing wheeled equipment.

Hydraulic Performance

Planning to use trenchers, augers or other powered attachments? Make sure your machine has the hydraulic flow, pressure and controls those tools require.

Your Excavator Digs. Your CTL Does the Rest.

On a utility project, every machine has a job.

Your excavator handles the primary digging. Specialized equipment takes care of lifting, compaction and other demanding tasks.

So where does a CTL fit?

Everywhere in between.

While the excavator digs, your CTL can move suitable excavated material away from the trench. Later, it can transport backfill, spread aggregate and help restore the work area.

When one project is finished, that same machine can head to the next job and take on a different set of tasks.

It doesn’t need to replace your existing equipment. It just needs to help your crew get more done with the equipment you have.

Make Sure Your CTL Fits Your Crew.

Before investing in a compact track loader, consider the type of utility work your business handles and how often you’ll use the machine.

A few questions worth asking:

• What types of utility projects does your crew handle most often?
• What materials and loads will the machine need to move?
• How much working space is typically available?
• Which attachments will you use regularly?
• Will the CTL spend more time on pavement or unpaved ground?
• How often will the machine be used throughout a project?

These answers can help you narrow down the right machine, attachments and configuration.

And remember, utility work comes with additional responsibilities. Underground utilities must be identified before excavation, and applicable trench safety requirements still apply, regardless of the equipment being used.

Meet the Next Generation Cat CTLs.

Fabick Cat offers the Next Generation Cat 255, 265, 275 and 285 Compact Track Loaders, giving utility contractors a range of sizes and capabilities to consider.

Whether you’re working on residential utility installations, commercial developments or larger infrastructure projects, there’s a machine worth exploring.

With the right attachments, a CTL can support your crew through multiple stages of the job and continue working on the next one.

More Work Done. From Start to Finish.

Utility projects involve a lot more than what’s happening underground.

There’s material to move, trenches to backfill and ground to restore before the next job begins.

A Cat compact track loader gives your crew the versatility to handle more of that work with one machine.

Different jobs. Different attachments. One versatile machine.

Explore Cat compact track loaders at Fabick Cat. Our team can help you compare models, attachments and configurations to find the right fit for your utility projects.