1. Why do I need your book, I have several books that appear to have the same information?

The Toughquip Guide is the ONLY book that includes mid-production upgrade information. The upgrade info is vital in determining equipment value and user needs. You NO LONGER need to look through several books. All the information on a specific machine can be found on ONE PAGE. Equipment Serial Number/Year model Guide with ALL the up-to-date EXTRAS!

2. On occasion I purchase equipment at auctions – will your book be of help?

MOST DEFINITELY! Consider a dutch auction- three backhoes on the platform- they all look identical yet one has a higher HP, higher torque rise engine and increased digging force – which equates to much higher value than the other two. Many upgrade/improvements cannot be seen with the naked eye. In an instant you can determine the more valuable equipment with the Toughquip Guide.

3. As a contractor I am continually upgrading my equipment. How will your information guide help?

First, it will help in expressing specification and improvements on the equipment you are selling. This will enhance the possibility of receiving maximum value. Next, it gives valuable information on the late model equipment you are looking to purchase.

4. I deal in older model equipment. What year models does the Toughquip Guide include?

The Toughquip Guide includes year models from 1960 to 2004 for the following equipment: Articulated Dump Trucks, Crawler Loaders, Crawler Tractors, Excavators, Loader Backhoes, Motor Graders, Off-Highway Trucks, Pipelayers, Skidders, Tool Carriers Wheel Loaders, Wheel Tractor/Compactors, Paving Equipment and Vibratory Compactors.

5. I have been an independent equipment dealer for more than 20 years – why do I need the  Toughquip Guide?

How many times has a potential customer called with a question and you had to search for the answer and call him back? Then he asks another question…(click example) The Toughquip Guide allows you to answer the question(s) within seconds without the need to call him back. The Toughquip Guide will pay for itself quickly in time savings alone! The guide also enhances your ability to make wiser buying decisions. The Toughquip Guide is a great way to familiarize new employees to Caterpillar Equipment.

6. We do inspection/appraisals on equipment – how will the Toughquip Guide help?

Again, the Toughquip Guide includes certain – Vital information that (NO other book contains) helps in determining value.

7. Where can I purchase the Toughquip Guide in Australia?

Please check Toughquip Distributors, if your area does not show a Toughquip Distributor books and CD's will be shipped from the USA (Texas). We are actively seeking distributors WorldWide.

8. What is the easiest way to buy the book and do you accept Purchase Orders?

The best method of purchase is through our website www.toughquip.com - we do accept purchase orders from companies for the purchase of 3 or more books or CD'sper order.

9. Do you have equipment guides other than Caterpillar?

We are presently compiling data for Case, John Deere and Komatsu information guides.

10. Do you have the Caterpillar info guide on CD or online?

Yes, the entire book or individual equipment models are available NOW on CD or Download. We are working on a new “Data-on-Demand” format for online access.

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