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2024 Cat Spec Guide Pocket Reference

By Hawthorne Cat | June 4, 2024

The Hawthorne Cat Spec Guide Pocket Reference is back! The annual publication provides essential information on popular Cat machines for quick, easy reference. Browse specifications for various models of backhoe…

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2024 Cat Product Line Brochure

By Hawthorne Cat | June 4, 2024

The 2024 Hawthorne Cat Product Line brochure is an invaluable, time-saving resource, containing basic specifications for each of the current Cat product line families for fast, easy reference. Please fill…

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Hawthorne Cat Announces Hilo Demo Event on June 30, 2023

By Hawthorne Cat | May 25, 2023

Hilo, HI — Hawthorne Cats®, the exclusive Cat equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands, and the Pacific Region, announces the Next Generation Cat Mini Excavators Demo Event on…

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Hawthorne Cat Provides Industry Expertise at the 15th Annual Camp NAWIC

By Hawthorne Cat | July 1, 2022

On June 23, 2023, Hawthorne Cat lent their expertise at the 15th annual Camp NAWIC. The event took place at the AGC San Diego’s Apprenticeship Training Facility, 10140 Riverford Road,…

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Hawthorne Cat Hosts Junior Achievement Students For The San Diego Foundation’s Summer Enrichment Program

By Hawthorne Cat | June 30, 2022

San Diego, CA — Hawthorne Cat, the exclusive Cat® equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Region hosted the Junior Achievement of San Diego County (JA…

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2023 Cat Product Line Brochure

By Hawthorne Cat | April 13, 2022

The 2023 Cat Product Line brochure provides detailed information on popular Cat machines for easy reference. Browse specifications for various models of backhoe loaders, dozers, excavators, motor graders, and telehandlers.…

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ACCO Engineered Systems | Hawthorne Cat Customer Spotlight

By Hawthorne Cat | March 25, 2022

ACCO Engineered Systems (ACCO) has designed, installed, and maintained hundreds of mechanical projects since its inception in 1934. ACCO is an employee-owned company dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance…

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James Thomas “Tom” Hawthorne | September 25, 1928 – March 10, 2022

By Hawthorne Cat | March 17, 2022

San Diego, CA — Hawthorne Cat, the exclusive Cat® equipment dealer in San Diego, the Hawaiian Islands and the Pacific Region is sad to announce the passing James Thomas “Tom”…

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MB General Engineering, Inc. | Hawthorne Cat Customer Spotlight

By Hawthorne Cat | February 16, 2022

MB General Engineering, Inc. was established in 2016 by Corey Maher, who had previously been an owner/operator for several years, working primarily on residential projects. Maher started his new heavy…

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The Cat® D4 Dozer Offers Better Visibility, More Productivity-Boosting Technology Choices, Lower Operating Costs

By Christopher Giannaris | August 2, 2021

The Cat® D4 (formerly D6K2) Dozer has long been a favorite because of its power, precision and optimized balance for smooth grading performance. The latest D4 takes the value up a level with…

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