Learn More About The Industries Caterpillar Engines Are Used In

If you have ever worked with our family owned company, you know that we have been in business for over 65 years. This is something that we pride on and as the years go on we still continue to grow with the changes in the industry. With our knowledge and experience, we help guide our customers in choosing the right diesel engine for their needs and an engine that will provide the most benefits.

We offer Diesel Engines to customers all over the US and nationally as well. With our company, you work directly with the staff at Young and Sons. We are your one stop shop for diesel engines, diesel engine parts and we also have a machine shop onsite.

One of our most popular brands that we sell is Caterpillar Diesel Engines. Caterpillar Engines can be used in a variety of vehicles and equipment.

  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Demolition and Scrap Recycling
  • Electric Power Generation
  • Forestry
  • Government and Defense
  • Government/Local and State
  • Industrial Power
  • Landscaping
  • Marine
  • Material Handling
  • Mining
  • OEM solutions
  • Oil and Gas
  • Quarry, Aggregates and Cement
  • Railway Power
  • Technology and Solutions
  • Waste


Caterpillar Engine Industries


With all of the industries, we are sure to have a diesel engine to fit your needs. Here are some key highlights for each industry.

Agriculture – CAT engines helps agriculture producers such as farmers and ranchers improve their productivity. They provide more efficient ways to assist in their day-to-day operations.

Construction – Offering a variety of heavy equipment engines, these engine types lower your over head cost, expands your working capacity, increase efficiencies, while shortening cycle times.

Demolition and Scrap Recycling – These types of equipment are dedicated to increase productivity and provide safety on the job sites. Multi-processors, shears and hammers, tractors, loaders and trucks, speed up clean up time and lower operating costs.

Electric Power Generation – You will never be left without power with these generators and power supplies.

Forestry – A variety of forestry equipment is offered by CAT. Whether you are looking for equipment to build roads, manage, care and maintain the forests, CAT offers the products to get your job done.

Governmental and Defense – It is important that these types of equipment are effective and efficient with minimal downtime. Our military and government need equipment to protect soldiers and people all around the world.

Government/Local and State – Heavy equipment to maintain roads and city buildings.

Industrial Power – These engines reliability, durability, fuel efficiency and lower costs.

Landscaping – Landscape, irrigation, tree installation, nurseries, soil preparation and a variety of other tasks are accomplished faster with these engines.

Marine – Leader in the marine industry’s medium and high-speed marine diesel engines.

Material Handling – Forklifts and lift trucks deliver innovative solutions for the toughest applications.

Mining – Wide range of the broadest line of mining equipment.

OEM solutions – Caterpillar creates unique equipment to solve problems and meet the needs of all industries.

Oil and Gas – Caterpillar are the primary supplier for drilling, pumping and well servicing.

Paving – Caterpillar offers a complete line of equipment for the paving industry and keeping them running efficiently.

Pipeline – Providing extensive and exclusive purpose-built pipeline equipment globally, Caterpillar are experts in providing equipment for this industry.

Power Plants – Leading developer of high efficient power plant generators.

Quarry, Aggregates and Cement – CAT offers wheel loaders, trucks, excavators, engines/generator sets, front shovels and more.

Technology and Solutions – CAT offers new and innovators techniques to improve and grow your business.

Waste – CAT offers a wide range of waste solutions offering a variety of machinery, to focus on job safety, machine versatility, high efficient products and low costs.

Shop Our Diesel Engines

With such a variety of engines and industries that Caterpillar offers engines for, let Young and Sons provide you with your next diesel engine. We offer a large selection of Caterpillar Diesel Engines and many other diesel engines to choose from. Contact us today to learn more.

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