Our Story

In 1926, LM Weisiger made a commitment to support the growth of North Carolina by supplying and supporting Caterpillar equipment to the construction, road-building, utility and mining industries.



More than 95 years later, CTE is the Southeast's leading equipment provider. In addition to offering a full line of construction, forestry and paving products, we also offer a complete line of material handling equipment, engineered systems, truck engines and power generation systems as well as superior product support. From a small job to a large project, we are here for you.



Beginning with LM Weisiger who bought Carolina Tractor in 1930, continuing with his son, Edward Weisiger Sr., and now under our third generation leader, Edward Weisiger Jr., CTE (formally known as Carolina Tractor and Equipment Company) serves customers like you and maintains partnerships with companies representing a variety of industries through our different divisions (Carolina Cat, LiftOne, Carolina Cat Power Systems).



Carolina Cat partners with our Construction, Power Generation and Truck Engine customers to help increase efficiency and profitability. We currently have nine Carolina Cat locations to meet every need for Heavy Construction Equipment, Compact Construction Equipment, Rental Store, Power Generation/Generator, Truck Engine and Parts & Services.



LiftOne partners with our materials handling and warehouse solutions customers. We currently have 18 LiftOne locations to meet our customers’ materials handling new and used product sales, rentals, parts, service and warehouse solutions needs.



As the needs of our customers have changed, so has our determination to provide the best products and after-market support in the industry. Contact us to find out how a partnership with us can increase your efficiency and profitability.