EAST Ayrshire-based KT Montgomery has invested £8 million in new Cat machines from Finning UK & Ireland as the hire company scales up for major earthworks, highways, quarrying, aggregates and energy infrastructure work.
The order includes next-generation excavators, including Cat 308, 313, 320, 336 and 352 models, Cat D2, D3, D4, D5 and D6 dozers, and Cat CS13 and CS16 vibratory soil compactors. The additions will expand what is believed to be Scotland’s largest roller fleet.
The machines come equipped with the latest Cat technology systems, including full Trimble Earthworks machine control, Cat E-Fence, and 360-degree camera systems.
KT Montgomery supplies plant across the UK, supporting applications ranging from road construction and bulk earthworks to quarry and aggregate operations. Owner and founder Keith Montgomery said, “The business started in agriculture, and, over the years, we have steadily grown the fleet while diversifying into construction. Our first new Cat machine was purchased from Finning in 2012, and they have been a solid partner ever since. We are proud to have been Finning’s largest Scottish-based customer for five consecutive years, which reflects the strength of our relationship and our continued confidence in the Cat product and the support Finning provides.
“With several highway projects moving forward and major electricity transmission projects planned across the north of Scotland, there is a clear pipeline of work ahead. This investment gives us the confidence to deliver, backed by Finning’s support and the reliability of the Cat product, as we continue building KT Montgomery into one of the country’s leading plant-hire businesses.
“We have also gone much further on specification. We want customers hiring from us to know they are getting the latest equipment, with technology that helps operators work more efficiently and safely on site.”
The investment also includes aftermarket service and support, together with a premium warranty package providing cover for up to 5,000 operating hours across hydraulic, powertrain and technology components.
Rory Gregory, key account manager at Finning UK & Ireland, added, “KT Montgomery’s fleet enhancement has taken place over a short period of time, refreshing and expanding the fleet in preparation for a busy year. We have looked at where the machines will work, the technology KT Montgomery wants to introduce, and the service structure needed to support a much larger Cat fleet.
“Keith was looking for a long-term partner, not just a supplier. Our role extends from helping specify the machines and technology through to service support once they are working on customer sites. That gives KT Montgomery the confidence to keep scaling while meeting its customers’ needs.”
