[Video] Leslie Mini Excavating: More Affordable Than You Think

Under the impression Cat and Carter weren’t affordable, Leslie Brothers Mini Excavating relied on competitive machines during the business’ infancy. Today, the company’s fleet is 100% Caterpillar.

Mar 15, 2016
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Under the impression Cat and Carter weren’t affordable, Leslie Brothers Mini Excavating relied on competitive machines during the business’ infancy. But as it grew, uptime, performance and after-sale support became increasingly critical. Today, the company’s fleet is 100% Caterpillar. This is their story.

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