{"id":5734,"date":"2025-05-14T17:19:12","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/?p=5734"},"modified":"2025-05-14T17:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:19:12","slug":"finning-marks-caterpillar-centenary-with-tech-forward-line-up-at-balmoral-show-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/2025\/05\/finning-marks-caterpillar-centenary-with-tech-forward-line-up-at-balmoral-show-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Finning marks Caterpillar\u00ae centenary with tech-forward line-up at Balmoral Show 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Finning UK & Ireland, the world\u2019s largest dealer of Cat\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0equipment, parts and services, will return to the Balmoral Show from 14\u201317 May as it continues to celebrate Caterpillar\u2019s 100-year anniversary.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Finning stand, i-5, will feature a Centennial Edition Cat 444 Backhoe Loader in addition to a line-up of machines and real-time fleet monitoring tools.<\/p>\n

As one of the UK\u2019s largest agricultural and trade exhibitions, the Balmoral Show offers Finning a key platform to connect with customers from across Northern Ireland. The show attracts more than 110,000 visitors and over 750 exhibitors from across the farming, construction and civil engineering sectors.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Finning stand will include the Cat 444 Backhoe Loader Centennial Edition, one of just 10 units finished in a limited-run \u2018Centennial Grey\u2019 to mark 100 years since the first Cat machines were introduced in 1925. The 444 also reflects Caterpillar\u2019s long-standing UK manufacturing presence, having been the first backhoe loader produced locally when the series launched in 1985.<\/p>\n

In addition to the 444, Finning will be exhibiting a Cat D6 XE Dozer, the world\u2019s first high-drive electric drive dozer offering up to 35% fuel savings, and the Cat 972 XE Wheel Loader, engineered for high-load applications, with continuously variable transmission and advanced payload control. The stand will also feature a Cat 309 CR Mini Excavator and the latest Cat 265 Compact Track Loader for extended reach loading.<\/p>\n

Product experts will be on-hand to demonstrate how fleet management software VisionLink\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0can support this, with remote monitoring providing real-time insights into equipment health, fuel use and service needs across mixed fleets, as well as providing location information to bolster security.<\/p>\n

Finning will also be discussing its rebuild and repair programme that enables customers to maximise the longevity of machines, using specialist Cat parts, or where needed to give machines a second lease of life through a complete rebuild.<\/p>\n

In addition, Finning will highlight a Customer Value Agreement (CVA) offer for its mini excavators priced from just 99p per hour, giving customers a more predictable, cost-effective approach to servicing.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>David Glenn, regional sales manager at Finning UK & Ireland, said: “The Cat 444 Centennial backhoe offers a nod to Caterpillar\u2019s strong history, but also demonstrates the company\u2019s intent for fuel-efficient technologies of the future. More of our customers are now turning to subscription-based maintenance and using platforms like VisionLink\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0to monitor machine health, fuel use and servicing needs. The Balmoral Show is a great opportunity for machine operators and owners to find out more about how this can enhance their operation and support efficiency savings.”<\/p>\n

Visitors to the Finning stand will be able to explore the line-up, watch product demonstrations and speak with technical experts about fleet management, servicing and machine rebuild options.<\/p>\n

To read more about the machines on show, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.finning.com\/en_GB.html<\/a>\u00a0and find out more about the Balmoral Show at\u00a0https:\/\/balmoralshow.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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