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Contractor chooses smaller machines, increases work volume
Matt Weinert, Owner, High Demand Earth Work & Vineyard Development
As a big iron guy and formally trained technician, Matt Weinert spent years in the ag business moving dirt with his beloved giant dozers. But once he recognized the market shift to smaller machines, he jumped aboard the wave and his work volume has gone through the roof.
Founded by Weinert in 2006, High Demand Earth Work & Vineyard Development, headquartered in Napa Valley, Calif. has transitioned from heavy earthmoving, to almost half of its work being culverts, drainage systems and installing smaller infrastructure irrigation systems in the Napa vineyards.
Agricultural land values in the exclusive Napa Valley remain the highest in California, and can top $350,000 per acre. Property owners want to protect their valuable vineyards’ precious volcanic loam soil that creates the perfect growing conditions for vineyards.
Weinert applies his extremely versatile, environmentally friendly, Tier 4 teammates—a new Cat® 308 CR Mini Excavator with rubber tracks and a low-ground-pressure Cat 289D CTL—to cleanly and cost-efficiently perform landclearing, cut drainage ditches, rip out and rake old vineyard root systems and handle general land-prep chores.
These versatile, right-size machines enable me to do more work and therefore bid on more jobs,” Weinert says. “Plus, Caterpillar’s killer financing offer of 0 percent for 60 months is really free money at 0 percent interest.
“Just two hours and it’s financed and done,” he continues. “Paul Smith at Peterson sends over the paperwork and makes it easy—it’s beyond easy. You can’t beat the service at Peterson. I mean, there’s a parts drop right here. So, if something breaks on that machine, by tomorrow or the next day we have all the parts.”
High Demand’s compressed nine-month work season begins April 1 in Napa County. To beat the rainy season, the company works an average of six days a week in season.
“I love the big iron, but I’ll tell you what, I’m a fan of the revenue the small machines generate—big time. These Cat compacts keep working, and we keep making money. And the other thing is—it’s been easier to find guys, good guys, that want to operate compact machines. Labor has been the biggest challenge for me—and these quality Cat machines draw operators like flowers attract bees.
“They’re quiet, and they’re fast,” Weinert says. Oh, man, they’re scary fast. “The 308 CR came with the new stick steer feature, and that is the slickest set up yet. I just push that joystick in any direction and the machine stays right online. And safety-wise, the cameras on all the new equipment have just been huge for us.”
As for the parts and service he receives from Peterson, Weinert can’t do without it.
“I can tell you, if didn’t have Peterson Cat, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today,” Weinert says. “Paul’s been doing business with me for 16 years. They’ve watched me grow, and they’ve helped me grow, and I’ve been able to benefit tremendously on my end.”
“I’ll tell you what, I’m a fan of the revenue the small machines generate.”
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Contractor chooses smaller machines, increases work volume
Matt Weinert, Owner, High Demand Earth Work & Vineyard Development
As a big iron guy and formally trained technician, Matt Weinert spent years in the ag business moving dirt with his beloved giant dozers. But once he recognized the market shift to smaller machines, he jumped aboard the wave and his work volume has gone through the roof.
Founded by Weinert in 2006, High Demand Earth Work & Vineyard Development, headquartered in Napa Valley, Calif. has transitioned from heavy earthmoving, to almost half of its work being culverts, drainage systems and installing smaller infrastructure irrigation systems in the Napa vineyards.
Agricultural land values in the exclusive Napa Valley remain the highest in California, and can top $350,000 per acre. Property owners want to protect their valuable vineyards’ precious volcanic loam soil that creates the perfect growing conditions for vineyards.
Weinert applies his extremely versatile, environmentally friendly, Tier 4 teammates—a new Cat® 308 CR Mini Excavator with rubber tracks and a low-ground-pressure Cat 289D CTL—to cleanly and cost-efficiently perform landclearing, cut drainage ditches, rip out and rake old vineyard root systems and handle general land-prep chores.
These versatile, right-size machines enable me to do more work and therefore bid on more jobs,” Weinert says. “Plus, Caterpillar’s killer financing offer of 0 percent for 60 months is really free money at 0 percent interest.
“Just two hours and it’s financed and done,” he continues. “Paul Smith at Peterson sends over the paperwork and makes it easy—it’s beyond easy. You can’t beat the service at Peterson. I mean, there’s a parts drop right here. So, if something breaks on that machine, by tomorrow or the next day we have all the parts.”
High Demand’s compressed nine-month work season begins April 1 in Napa County. To beat the rainy season, the company works an average of six days a week in season.
“I love the big iron, but I’ll tell you what, I’m a fan of the revenue the small machines generate—big time. These Cat compacts keep working, and we keep making money. And the other thing is—it’s been easier to find guys, good guys, that want to operate compact machines. Labor has been the biggest challenge for me—and these quality Cat machines draw operators like flowers attract bees.
“They’re quiet, and they’re fast,” Weinert says. Oh, man, they’re scary fast. “The 308 CR came with the new stick steer feature, and that is the slickest set up yet. I just push that joystick in any direction and the machine stays right online. And safety-wise, the cameras on all the new equipment have just been huge for us.”
As for the parts and service he receives from Peterson, Weinert can’t do without it.
“I can tell you, if didn’t have Peterson Cat, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today,” Weinert says. “Paul’s been doing business with me for 16 years. They’ve watched me grow, and they’ve helped me grow, and I’ve been able to benefit tremendously on my end.”
“I’ll tell you what, I’m a fan of the revenue the small machines generate.”
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Oregon-based company does it all as GC and full-service contractor
Chad "Chapper" Jackson, Owner/President, Jackson Industries
Clearing land, removing 120-foot fir trees, building a retaining wall and putting in a curb and new sidewalks along a very busy street on the outskirts of downtown Portland, Ore., workers for Jackson Industries never miss a beat despite working non-stop in a relentless rainstorm.
The wider shoulder, new sidewalks and retaining wall will provide much needed safe passage for the many students who had no other option but to walk on the dangerous open streets to reach their adjacent college.
“We’re able to provide services that most people would have to hire two or three companies to accomplish,” says owner and president Chad Jackson. “As a full-service contractor, we self-perform our own excavation, site prep, structural and concrete work so our customers aren’t having to manage several subs.”
Their current street/sidewalk project clearly demonstrates the work ethic the North Plains, Oregon-based company is known for—along with quality, timeliness and fairness.
“We bid our jobs at a fair price,” says Mike Graser, operations manager. “And we follow through on our commitments.”
“The majority of our business comes from our reputation for being reliable, cost-effective, efficient and able to consistently deliver a high-quality product,” Graser says.
Founded in 2007, the company’s work is split 50/50 between public works and private commercial/residential. Projects take Jackson’s 25 employees throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho as they run anywhere from three to seven jobs at any one time.
Jackson has deep roots in the construction business. His parents were in general contacting for 35 years, and his father had his own business. Jackson and his brother now own their own businesses.
Currently Jackson operates Cat® excavators with a variety of buckets, hammers and augers; plus, compact track loaders. The company performs all of its own equipment maintenance, and the fleet is kept in excellent condition and has been extremely reliable, delivering above 98 percent availability.
A versatile Cat 304C CR Mini Excavator is still hard at work, despite having nearly 8,000 service hours on the hour meter. Its compact radius is perfect for working safely and efficiently in small or confined spaces, such as busy, single-lane traffic roads.
“I’ve always liked Cat machines,” Jackson says. “My first skid steer was a 2002-built, 236 rubber tired skid steer. It was the very first machine I bought when I went into business.”
Crews also use a Cat broom attachment on their versatile 279D CTL for street sweeping and cleaning up jobsites; and a fork attachment for moving materials around the jobsite.
He likes to purchase machines mostly through rental-purchase options using Cat Financial. Based on his experience, Jackson says that Cat Financial is excellent to work with.
“They are probably the best financial institution there is to work with,” he says. “It’s just no hassle. You tell them what you’re looking for, and they send you the paperwork. I don't have to go in and sign paperwork, it's on my desk. The equipment is delivered. We’re up and running. Money transfers later for the down Payments. So, there’s no hassle.”
“Parts and service support from Peterson is amazing,” Graser says. “They always have what we need, when we need it. It’s seamless.”
Looking ahead, Jackson expects his company to leverage its niche as a full-service contractor to perform more solar and infrastructure projects, with a continuing commitment to high-quality results.
“Parts and service support from Peterson is amazing.”
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Oregon-based company does it all as GC and full-service contractor
Chad "Chapper" Jackson, Owner/President, Jackson Industries
Clearing land, removing 120-foot fir trees, building a retaining wall and putting in a curb and new sidewalks along a very busy street on the outskirts of downtown Portland, Ore., workers for Jackson Industries never miss a beat despite working non-stop in a relentless rainstorm.
The wider shoulder, new sidewalks and retaining wall will provide much needed safe passage for the many students who had no other option but to walk on the dangerous open streets to reach their adjacent college.
“We’re able to provide services that most people would have to hire two or three companies to accomplish,” says owner and president Chad Jackson. “As a full-service contractor, we self-perform our own excavation, site prep, structural and concrete work so our customers aren’t having to manage several subs.”
Their current street/sidewalk project clearly demonstrates the work ethic the North Plains, Oregon-based company is known for—along with quality, timeliness and fairness.
“We bid our jobs at a fair price,” says Mike Graser, operations manager. “And we follow through on our commitments.”
“The majority of our business comes from our reputation for being reliable, cost-effective, efficient and able to consistently deliver a high-quality product,” Graser says.
Founded in 2007, the company’s work is split 50/50 between public works and private commercial/residential. Projects take Jackson’s 25 employees throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho as they run anywhere from three to seven jobs at any one time.
Jackson has deep roots in the construction business. His parents were in general contacting for 35 years, and his father had his own business. Jackson and his brother now own their own businesses.
Currently Jackson operates Cat® excavators with a variety of buckets, hammers and augers; plus, compact track loaders. The company performs all of its own equipment maintenance, and the fleet is kept in excellent condition and has been extremely reliable, delivering above 98 percent availability.
A versatile Cat 304C CR Mini Excavator is still hard at work, despite having nearly 8,000 service hours on the hour meter. Its compact radius is perfect for working safely and efficiently in small or confined spaces, such as busy, single-lane traffic roads.
“I’ve always liked Cat machines,” Jackson says. “My first skid steer was a 2002-built, 236 rubber tired skid steer. It was the very first machine I bought when I went into business.”
Crews also use a Cat broom attachment on their versatile 279D CTL for street sweeping and cleaning up jobsites; and a fork attachment for moving materials around the jobsite.
He likes to purchase machines mostly through rental-purchase options using Cat Financial. Based on his experience, Jackson says that Cat Financial is excellent to work with.
“They are probably the best financial institution there is to work with,” he says. “It’s just no hassle. You tell them what you’re looking for, and they send you the paperwork. I don't have to go in and sign paperwork, it's on my desk. The equipment is delivered. We’re up and running. Money transfers later for the down Payments. So, there’s no hassle.”
“Parts and service support from Peterson is amazing,” Graser says. “They always have what we need, when we need it. It’s seamless.”
Looking ahead, Jackson expects his company to leverage its niche as a full-service contractor to perform more solar and infrastructure projects, with a continuing commitment to high-quality results.
“Parts and service support from Peterson is amazing.”
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