{"id":45137,"date":"2026-10-02T16:21:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T11:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/?p=45137"},"modified":"2026-10-02T17:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T12:08:35","slug":"100-years-of-family-ownership-ends-as-caterpillar-acquires-fabick-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/100-years-of-family-ownership-ends-as-caterpillar-acquires-fabick-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Years of Family Ownership Ends As Caterpillar Set To Acquire Fabick Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The construction equipment market is witnessing a significant dealer-network shift, including Caterpillar Construction Equipment. Caterpillar has agreed to acquire John Fabick Tractor Company, also known as Fabick Cat, after more than a century of family control. The main concern for contractors, fleet managers, and equipment buyers is what this move will mean for support, parts, service, technology, and purchasing decisions throughout Fabick&#8217;s region.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/100-years-of-family-ownership-ends-as-caterpillar-acquires-fabick-cat\/#What_Exactly_Is_Caterpillar_Buying\" >What Exactly Is Caterpillar Buying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/100-years-of-family-ownership-ends-as-caterpillar-acquires-fabick-cat\/#Why_Does_This_Matter_To_Construction_Equipment_Buyers\" >Why Does This Matter To Construction Equipment Buyers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/100-years-of-family-ownership-ends-as-caterpillar-acquires-fabick-cat\/#Will_Service_Parts_and_Rentals_Change\" >Will Service, Parts, and Rentals Change?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/100-years-of-family-ownership-ends-as-caterpillar-acquires-fabick-cat\/#What_Could_This_Mean_For_New_And_Used_CAT_Equipment_Buyers\" >What Could This Mean For New And Used CAT Equipment Buyers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2026\/10\/100-years-of-family-ownership-ends-as-caterpillar-acquires-fabick-cat\/#What_Should_Buyers_Do_Next\" >What Should Buyers Do Next?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Exactly_Is_Caterpillar_Buying\"><\/span><b>What Exactly Is Caterpillar Buying?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On September 29, 2026, Caterpillar announced the acquisition of Fabick Cat, a long-standing Cat dealer covering Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan&#8217;s Upper Peninsula. Fabick has 37 locations throughout the territory and has established its business on equipment sales, rentals, parts, and customer service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transaction is not completed. According to Caterpillar, the transaction requires regulatory approval and other closing conditions, and it is expected to close within 30 days. Customers should interpret this as a stated ownership shift, rather than an immediate change in dealership operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_This_Matter_To_Construction_Equipment_Buyers\"><\/span><b>Why Does This Matter To Construction Equipment Buyers?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a contractor, purchasing the machine is only one aspect of the choice. Local parts availability, field service, diagnostics, warranty support, rental access, and technician coverage all have a direct impact on project uptime. Caterpillar and Fabick have both framed the acquisition as a customer-focused transformation that aims to maintain the local service and support that consumers are already familiar with.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fabick claims it now serves clients through 37 sites, while Caterpillar says the goal is to expand the dealership&#8217;s existing customer relationships and improve the customer experience. For businesses that operate several machines, consistency may be more crucial than the ownership change itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Service_Parts_and_Rentals_Change\"><\/span><b>Will Service, Parts, and Rentals Change?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most common questions consumers ask. The announcement does not indicate any immediate changes to Fabick&#8217;s service footprint. Fabick&#8217;s current operations include both new and used equipment, rentals, parts, servicing, and power system maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For fleet owners, the practical problem will be how the transition affects response times, technician coverage, parts availability, and account relationships following the closure. Companies in Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Upper Michigan should continue to interact with their existing Fabick contacts while waiting for transition instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Could_This_Mean_For_New_And_Used_CAT_Equipment_Buyers\"><\/span><b>What Could This Mean For New And Used CAT Equipment Buyers?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The acquisition applies not only to clients purchasing new machines but also to the larger used market. Buyers of Caterpillar Construction Equipment frequently compare purchase price with service history, parts availability, machine condition, and estimated downtime. A robust dealer network can have an impact on the cost of ownership for excavators, graders, wheel loaders, dozers, and other equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For buyers looking for <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/\">Used Construction Equipment<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the news serves as a reminder to check beyond the advertized price. Dealer support, inspection records, part availability, and repair history can all have a significant impact on the actual cost of ownership. The same approach applies to used heavy equipment. A lower purchase price for used construction equipment does not always imply a lower running cost, especially if the unit requires extensive repairs or has limited local assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Buyers_Do_Next\"><\/span><b>What Should Buyers Do Next?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment buyers should avoid forming assumptions about pricing or availability based only on the acquisition announcement. Instead, contact the dealer or seller directly to confirm current inventory, rental terms, servicing arrangements, and parts availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For organizations comparing Caterpillar Construction Equipment, MY-Equipment&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/caterpillar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caterpillar equipment inventory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an excellent resource for comparing used machines across models and applications. Buyers can also look through the most recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/stock-list\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used construction equipment collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to compare machines and features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Source:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Caterpillar Inc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more equipment offers and insights into the industry. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nni3IEZSDA8?si=CS9_zGu-m450s0I5\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The construction equipment market is witnessing a significant dealer-network shift, including Caterpillar Construction Equipment. 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