Our People, Partnerships

Apprentices Start Their Brisbane Training

Ten Terra Cat apprentices arrived in Brisbane in March 2024, signalling the start of our all-new training partnership with Hastings Deering. The group of first-year apprentices, ranging in age from 16 to 31 years old, will travel to Hastings Deering twice a year for training for their first three years.

Our People, Customer Stories, Partnerships

Tony Returns from an Antarctic Adventure

For Christchurch-based Tony Carleton, reviving a decade-dormant generator wasn’t the only highlight of his time in Antarctica. The Electric Power Generation (EPG) technician spent a total of eight weeks on the ice, splitting his time between the South Pole and McMurdo research stations.

Magazine, Customer Stories, New Products, Technology

On The Ground Magazine Issue 9 Summer 2023-2024

The Summer 2023–2024 edition of our On The Ground magazine brings you Chris Heaton's first CEO Report, and we trace his remarkable journey from apprentice to CEO of Terra Cat. Meet the lucky winner of our recent jet ski giveaway, and explore ACO Waikato's satisfaction with the Cat AP300 asphalt paver.

Customer Stories, Construction, Rebuild, Services

Cat D8T Undercarriage Rebuild For Neville Earthworks

Well-known Hawke's Bay contractor Barry Neville recently had a completely new Cat undercarriage fitted to his D8T dozer by Terra Cat and the finished result has the machine impressing everyone.

Whitepaper, Parts

The Story of Hydraulic Contamination

Modern hydraulic systems produce more power and have finer control than those of the past due to precision engineering and closer fitting parts. The downside is the increased danger of foreign contaminants damaging machines.

Our People

The Apprentice Class of 2024

This year signals the start of an all-new training programme for our new recruits. Ranging in age from 16 to 31 years old, this 11-strong group from around the country will undertake a new training programme as Terra begins a partnership with Hastings Deering to provide hands-on training in Brisbane.

Podcast, Customer Stories

Breaking Ground Podcast Episode Featuring Allan Dippie

The April episode of Breaking Ground features Wanaka's Allan Dippie.