KATO-CES

Elizabethtown, KY 42702-0667

About KATO-CESKATO-Compact Excavator Sales has been committed to distributing high quality equipment to dealers and rental companies throughout the United States and North America.

At-a-glance

Years in business:Since: 1994

Number of employees:11-50

Contact

PO Box 667

400 Production Court

Elizabethtown, KY 42702-0667

US

http://www.katoces.com

Phone:(270) 737-1447

Toll Free:(800) 538-1447

Fax:(270) 737-1857

More info on KATO-CESFamily owned and operated for over 25 years, KATO-Compact Excavator Sales has been committed to distributing high quality equipment to dealers and rental companies throughout the US and North America. Its experience with construction and excavation equipment enables the company to test and evaluate the quality of equipment in great detail before offering it through its national network of dealers and distributors. KATO-CES is the largest supplier of KATO mini excavators, track loaders and crawler carriers in the world.

The Equipment Today team got to operate the EC230 electric excavator.

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Charging Strategy Required for Battery-Electric Construction Equipment

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KATO-CES Talks HD514-MR7 Compact Excavator Features, CONEXPO and Supply Chain in 2022

Kato’s 514 compact excavator boasts a comfortable cab, advanced telematics, a reinforced bucket, rubber pads for asphalt and concrete maneuvering and a standard blade.

KATO-CES Exec Reviews Challenges of 2021 and Looks Ahead to Opportunities in 2022

Jenny Aldridge, operators manager, KATO-CES, examines the events of 2021 and the key factors that will impact construction, and construction equipment availability, in 2022.

KATO's CL35 CTL is Purpose-Built For Rental

At The ARA Show 2021, ForConstructionPros Editor-in-Chief Wayne Grayson stopped by the KATO booth to get the breakdown on their latest CTL, the second-generation CL35.

Kato-CES Sees Expansion Into Large Excavators as a Chance to Help Customers Grow

Bart Dehaven, director of sales at KATO-CES, shares what led to the company's expansion into the large excavator size class and the opportunities this presents to help customers grow their business.

Rental Rundown Final

Rental Rundown: KATO-CES Talks The ARA Show

In this episode of Rental Rundown, Editor Alexis Sheprak sits down with Bart DeHaven, national sales representative for KATO-CES, to talk about The ARA Show 2021.

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KATO-CES Talks CL35 Track Loader, COVID, and Rental in 2021

In this interview, Rental Editor Alexis Brumm sits down with Bart DeHaven, national sales manager for KATO-CES, to talk about equipment KATO launched in 2020 including the CL35 track loader and V5 zero tailswing excavator.

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The Equipment Today team got to operate the EC230 electric excavator.

Post-Show Report From The Utility Expo 2023

At the largest show in history, the utility industry gathered for education, equipment and networking.

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The Winners: Contractors’ Top 50 New Products

Many 2023, winning equipment and products were launched or featured during construction events.

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KATO Launches 9V5 Mini Excavator

This ultra-mini zero tail swing excavator is a much faster and easier alternative to any shovel or wheelbarrow for working in tight spaces.

KATO IC100-5 Crawler Carrier.

KATO Unveils IC100-5 Crawler Carrier

The IC100-5 is designed for a wide range of construction applications and features a 268-hp Cummins diesel engine to power through heavy-duty tasks.

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Whether they're loved or hated by the industry, electric excavator offerings continue to progress rapidly as manufacturers strive to drastically decrease emissions.

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Kato Talks Product Lines and Company Values

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Volvo Construction Equipment recommends a Level 2 AC charging setup using an SAE J1772 charging adapter or J plug for its electric machines. While a common household 12-volt outlet will work, it will take longer.

Charging Strategy Required for Battery-Electric Construction Equipment

Contractors need to change strategies and plan ahead when moving to battery-electric construction equipment.

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Kato 17V5 Compact Excavator

KATO-CES Exec Reviews Challenges of 2021 and Looks Ahead to Opportunities in 2022

Jenny Aldridge, operators manager, KATO-CES, examines the events of 2021 and the key factors that will impact construction, and construction equipment availability, in 2022.

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KATO's CL35 CTL is Purpose-Built For Rental

At The ARA Show 2021, ForConstructionPros Editor-in-Chief Wayne Grayson stopped by the KATO booth to get the breakdown on their latest CTL, the second-generation CL35.

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Kato IC55 Crawler Carrier

Crawler carrier has a maximum payload of 11,023 lbs. with only a 5.28-psi ground pressure when loaded.

Kato-CES Sees Expansion Into Large Excavators as a Chance to Help Customers Grow

Bart Dehaven, director of sales at KATO-CES, shares what led to the company's expansion into the large excavator size class and the opportunities this presents to help customers grow their business.

Rental Rundown Final

Rental Rundown: KATO-CES Talks The ARA Show

In this episode of Rental Rundown, Editor Alexis Sheprak sits down with Bart DeHaven, national sales representative for KATO-CES, to talk about The ARA Show 2021.

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KATO AS12 Skid-Steer Loader

Loader delivers enhanced performance in a compact package that comes as narrow as 3 ft. 1 in. and has an overall length of 8 ft. 6 in.

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KATO to Debut New Product Line at 2021 World of Concrete

Products to be highlighted include the all-new 50V5 mini-excavator featuring a 12-ft. 7-in. dig depth, and the 7,639-lb. CL35 compact track loader, which delivers 6,474 lbs. of bucket breakout force.

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KATO 50V-5 Compact Excavator

KATO unveiled the all-new V-5 line in 2021, with the new iteration being headlined by the new 50V-5. The 12 foot, 7 inch dig-depth machine weighs in at an easily towable 10,830 pounds.

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KATO-CES Talks CL35 Track Loader, COVID, and Rental in 2021

In this interview, Rental Editor Alexis Brumm sits down with Bart DeHaven, national sales manager for KATO-CES, to talk about equipment KATO launched in 2020 including the CL35 track loader and V5 zero tailswing excavator.

KATO CL35 Compact Track Loader

Revised model has a 7,771-lb. transport weight and comes with an all-new color scheme and updated performance.

KATO-CES Founder Mike Smith Looks to the Past and Future of Compact Excavator Sales

KATO-CES owner and founder Mike Smith talks all about the company, it's history and plans for the future.

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Kato HD512LC-7 and HD514MR-7 Hydraulic Excavators

HD512LC-7 standard radius and HD514MR-7 mini radius excavators generate bucket digging force of 21,123 lbs. or up to 22,031 lbs. at high power

Kato 17VXB Battery-powered Electric Excavator

This 17 class machine extends the company's battery/electric line, joining the popular 9VXB which is already on the market

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[VIDEO] Kato Debuts 17VXB Battery-powered Mini Excavator

Bart Dehaven with Kato talks about the company's two battery-powered mini excavators, the 9VXV and 17VXB .

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[VIDEO] Kato Unveils Battery-powered 17VXB at CONEXPO 2020

Evan Brown from Kato talks about the 17VXB , a 7-ft. dig class machine with 5,500-lb. breakout force.