87+ Years of Keeping Your Projects Moving.

From a single shop in 1938 to a regional powerhouse serving four states, Cate Equipment has built its reputation one reliable partnership at a time. We don't just sell and service machinery—we become part of your team.

87 Years

Our Story

It started with a handshake and a commitment to quality. In 1938, Cate Equipment opened its doors in Salt Lake City with a simple belief: if you take care of your customers, they'll take care of you. Eight decades later, that belief still drives everything we do.

What began as a small equipment supplier has grown into one of the most trusted names in the Intermountain West. With branches now serving Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming, we've helped build the infrastructure of our region—from highways and hospitals to pipelines and power plants. Through it all, one thing has remained constant: our dedication to being more than a vendor. We are your partner.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT DEALER IN UT, ID, NV, & WY

Today, Cate Equipment stands as a full-service solution for construction, mining, and industrial operations across the region. Our facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah and Pocatello, Idaho serve as hubs for:

The Cate Difference

    Construction Equipment Experts  |  Mining Equipment Solutions  |  Industrial Equipment Support

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250+ Years of Combined Experience

Knowledge That Saves You Money

Our team's collective decades of experience mean faster diagnostics, smarter recommendations, and fewer costly mistakes.

24/7 Emergency Commitment

We Never Clock Out

When your machine goes down at 2 AM, our field technicians are already on the way. Downtime ends when we arrive.

Four-State Reach, Local Touch

Regional Strength, Local Decisions

We're big enough to serve major contractors across four states, but our decisions are made locally by people who know this region.

Full-Circle Support

From Sale to Service, We're Here

Your relationship with us doesn't end at purchase. We support your equipment with parts, service, and training for its entire life.

Our People, your advantage

Behind every piece of equipment we sell is a person who cares. Our factory-certified technicians, parts specialists, and sales team aren't just employees—they're experts who live and work in the communities we serve. Many have been with us for decades. They know the terrain, the conditions, and the challenges you face because they face them too.

When you call Cate, you don't get a call center. You get a neighbor who answers.

Our Commitment to you

We believe in 3 simple promises:

1. Your downtime is our emergency

We measure our success by your uptime.

2. Honest advice, always

We'll recommend what you need, not what's easiest for us to sell.

3. Partnership that outlasts the sale

We're here for the life of your equipment and the life of your business.

Join the Cate Family

Whether you're a family-owned contractor or a multinational developer, you belong here. Thousands of satisfied customers across Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming have made us their Supplier and Partner of Choice. We'd be honored if you'd join them.

Built on a Legacy of Reliability

For over eight decades, Cate Equipment has been the service partner of choice for the Intermountain West. While technology has advanced from mechanical to computerized systems, our commitment hasn’t changed: expert technical service that gets you back to work. We serve municipal, state, and private sector fleets, holding Contracts for the State of Utah and participating in Sourcewell.

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FAQs

Cate Equipment provides heavy equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service for customers throughout the Intermountain West. The company supports construction, mining, industrial, utility, and municipal operations with new and used equipment, OEM parts, expert technicians, and ongoing equipment support.

Cate operates throughout Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Wyoming, with locations in Salt Lake City, Utah and Pocatello, Idaho. From these locations, the company serves contractors, municipalities, utilities, and industrial customers across the region.

Cate has been in business since 1938 and has served customers for more than 87 years. Over the decades, the company has grown from a single equipment supplier into a trusted partner for heavy equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service throughout the Intermountain West.

Cate serves a wide range of industries, including construction, mining, industrial operations, utilities, and municipal public works. The company supports projects ranging from highways and infrastructure development to pipelines, power plants, and fleet maintenance.

Cate responds to equipment breakdowns with fast field service designed to minimize downtime and keep projects moving. Factory-trained technicians and fully equipped service trucks provide on-site repairs and support whenever customers need assistance.

Cate supports more than 30 leading equipment manufacturers and OEM brands. Its lineup includes recognized names such as LeeBoy, Bobcat, Vac-Con, Bucher Municipal, KM International, Graco, and Wacker Neuson, and many more, along with parts, service, and technical support for the equipment it sells and maintains.