Foley Equipment News

75th Anniversary of the Model 12 Motor Grader

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Cat® No. 12 Motor Grader.  This machine was originally introduced as the “Caterpillar Diesel No. 12 Auto Patrol” in the summer of 1938, but was soon renamed as a “Motor Grader” just one year later. Caterpillar’s a... more»

K Series Small Wheel Loader Launched at 2012 Cattle Convention

Caterpillar launched the K Series Small Wheel Loader at 2012 Cattle Convention held in Nashville. The event had a record attendance, and the new machine was a big hit. To learn more about the convention and see a special video on the new K Series Small Wheel Loader, please click the link below: ... more»

Super Track, Super Solution

Foley often talks about selling solutions, not selling products.  Here’s a great example of what we mean. Jim Wright, Special Projects Manager for Montgomery County, called Rodney Warren, Foley Product Support Rep in Chanute, to discuss issues they were having with their 287C undercar... more»

First Terex Delivery

David Channel and Eric North were on hand for the first “in service” delivery of a Terex Utility Truck in our dealership’s territory.  Sedgwick County Electric Coop of Cheney, KS took delivery of a Terex Commander 5052 Digger Derrick. more»

Foley Equipment & McCarty Dairy featured in “Advantage” Magazine

Foley Equipment and McCarty Family Dairies were the feature story in the Foley Equipment Advantage magazine published by Northbrook Publishing. Advantage (also known as Groundbreaker) is a custom magazine for Caterpillar dealers.  You can view the magazine here: Foley Advantage. more»

Foley Supports Hunter Tourism at Governor's Ringneck Classic

The “First Annual Governor’s Ringneck Classic” was held November 18 – 20th in Oakley, KS.  The goal of the inaugural event is to raise awareness and support of hunter tourism in western Kansas. Foley helped sponsor the event which was attended by Gov. Brownback, spor... more»

New Cat Truck Debuted at Foley Rental's New Topeka Store Event

Caterpillar’s new vocational truck and Terex Utilities trucks were on display at a Grand Opening event for Foley Rental’s new Topeka store. The November 4th event drew about 150 customers including equipment owner/operators, construction and electrical contractors and municipal and ru... more»

Dean Acquisition Press Release

PRESS RELEASE   Foley Equipment Company to acquire Kansas City Caterpillar Dealer Wichita company will now serve 104 counties in Kansas and 40 in Missouri   WICHITA, Kansas – October 28, 2011 – Foley Equipment Company today announced that it has reached an agreement in ... more»

TEREX WELCOMES FOLEY EQUIPMENT AS NEW UTILITIES EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTOR

News Release   Wichita, KS – (October 13, 2011) – Foley Equipment Company now distributes the full line of Terex Utilities equipment, including Terex® aerial devices, cable placers, digger derricks and auger drills and tooling. Foley Equipment Company is focused on... more»

Topeka Rental Store Open for Business

We are excited to announce the opening of the Topeka Rental Store located at 1700 SW 42nd Street, across the street from the Construction and Power Solutions buildings.  Rental, CCE sales and service will be represented out of this facility.   Personnel and equipment are moved... more»

Interview With Doug Oberhelman

Doug Oberhelman,CEO of Caterpillar, was recently interviewed by CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley.  Watch the video here. more»

Black Cat

James Daugherty’s (Compact Construction Equipment Salesman in Wichita) customer, Coffeyville Resources, has been running a 226 skid steer for the last five years.  They use the machine to clean out the petroleum coke by-product from the refining process.  The operating e... more»

CAT Announces Plans to Increase Capacity in Wamego

Caterpillar Continues Expansion in the United States; Announces Plans to Increase Capacity in Wamego, Kansas, 120 New Jobs Expected   PEORIA, Ill.— Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today it will begin work immediately to expand its work tools business in Wamego, Kansas. The comp... more»

McCarty Family Dairy Turns to Foley Equipment for Unique Machine Acquisition Solution

McCarty Family Dairies needed new equipment to support their growing operation. Foley Equipment came to the table with a total package including machines, maintenance and repair and management services…at a fixed cost. Read the full story here. more»

Caterpillar Safety Services Expands Training Capabilities

Press Release For North American Release: May 2011 Release Number: 110PR11 Caterpillar Safety Services Expands Training Capabilities Caterpillar Inc. has formed an alliance with Convergence™ Training, a division of Capstone Technology Corporation, to use the company’s 3D interac... more»