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| All|RentalCAT RENTALS: SAME QUALITY, SAME PEOPLE, NEW NAME
The Cat® Rental Store is now Cat Rentals. If you’ve rented equipment across Idaho, Montana,…
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| All|Parts & ServiceWHY HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN JOBS MAKE AN INCREDIBLE CAREER CHOICE
Some people are naturally drawn to this kind of work. They enjoy solving problems, working…
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| All|EquipmentGRAPPLE TRUCK VS. HI-RAIL EXCAVATOR: WHICH IS BEST FOR RAILROAD MAINTENANCE-OF-WAY WORK?
Railroad maintenance-of-way (MoW) operations require specialized equipment to keep tracks clear, safe, and operational. Two…
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| AllSEVENTY YEARS STRONG: THE LEGACY AND FUTURE OF WESTERN STATES
Seventy years ago, in the rugged landscapes of the Northwest, an idea quietly took shape….
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| All|MiningTHE BENEFITS OF AUTONOMOUS DRILLING: WHY AUTONOMY IS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MINING
Autonomy is no longer a future concept for the mining industry—it’s here, it’s proven, and…
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| AllWESTERN STATES TECH ACADEMY: KICK START A CAREER
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to become a diesel technician — or how…
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| All|NewsCat Next Gen Telehandler
Cat Next Gen Telehandler: Smarter, Safer, and Built for Real‑World Jobsites If your crews rely…
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| AllHOW WESTERN STATES RAILROAD SOLUTIONS SUPPORTS CLASS II AND CLASS III RAILROADS
Class II and Class III railroads—often referred to as regional and short line railroads—are the…
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| All|Parts & ServiceEQUIPMENT PARTS & SERVICE IN DONNELLY
Reliable Equipment Parts & Service in Donnelly, Idaho When your heavy equipment is working hard…
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| AllPLANNED MAINTENANCE KITS: CONVENIENCE & TIME SAVINGS, ALL BOXED UP
Streamline maintenance with Cat® Planned Maintenance Parts Kits from Western States At Western States, we…
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| AllWHY DIESEL GENERATORS ARE STILL IMPORTANT
Why Diesel Generators Still Matter in Today’s Energy Landscape In an era dominated by renewable…
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| All|TechnologyRAILROAD TECHNOLOGY TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2026
How Railroad Technology Is Reshaping the Industry—And What It Means for Operators in the West…