Blog - Category: Equipment

5 REASONS A HI-RAIL BACKHOE IS THE PERFECT MACHINE FOR RAIL PROJECTS

Rail construction and maintenance projects across Idaho and the Western States region demand equipment that…

GRAPPLE 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…

RENT VS BUY EQUIPMENT: WHICH OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

When it comes to heavy machinery and construction tools, one of the biggest decisions companies…

HOW WESTERN STATES RAILROAD SOLUTIONS KEEPS WINTER RAIL OPERATIONS MOVING

Winter Railroad Equipment Support When winter weather hits, rail operations face a unique set of…

ADVANCING RAIL MAINTENANCE WITH A SMARTER HI-RAIL DRIVE SYSTEM

Western States Equipment has made significant strides in rail maintenance technology. Since 2016, the team…

HI-RAIL EXCAVATORS: THE RAIL-READY SOLUTION

When your jobsite runs on the rails, you need equipment that’s built to handle the…

UNMATCHED EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RELIABLE RAILROAD EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS

Cat Central: Equipment Management Solution

Unlock the Power of Cat Central: Your Ultimate Equipment Management Solution Are you ready to…

WHY BUY USED EQUIPMENT?

Used Equipment vs. New Equipment If you are in the market for buying construction equipment,…

WORKING FOR THE RAILROAD

Check out these great shots from our Railroad Solutions team of the latest 325 hi-rail…

LEARNING ABOUT FORESTRY INDUSTRY

High school students in Council, Idaho recently got an up-close look at the forestry industry with the help…

PAVING TRAINING GOES VIRTUAL

Virtual Paving Training When COVID concerns made large in-person events impossible, Western States and Caterpillar…