From First Time Cat Equipment Owner to Big Time Advocate

Cameron Parnham loves using two or our most popular and trusted Cat machines (the Cat 265 Compact Track Loader and Cat 306 Excavator) to tackle whatever his days throw at him, all year round.  

Cameron Parnham is the owner of Badger Mountain Farms in South Gillies, Ontario, and a local distributor and dealer for CanDock modular floating docks systems in Thunder Bay. As a first time Cat equipment owner, he knows first-hand how different his two main areas of operation can be. One side of his business specialises in selling, delivering, and installing custom dock solutions with a service area that extends to the Manitoba border and northern coastlines. The other is his family-owned commercial farm. Two businesses with two distinct kinds of work. And one common denominator: Cat equipment.

“At Badger Mountain Farm and CanDock Thunder Bay, our Caterpillar equipment plays a key role in everything we do—from land development and farm work to full waterfront installations,” Cameron says. “We currently run a Cat 265 Compact Track Loader along with a Cat 306 Excavator. Together, these machines have completely changed how we approach our day-to-day operations.”

The Cat Efficiency Advantage

Cameron’s scope of work changes from one job to the next, one project site to another, even hour to hour. Servicing either or both at any given moment throughout the day, season after season, means showing up ready to take charge. He needs to know that no matter what he’s getting into: terrain, material or weather-wise, he’ll always get the job done. “Having reliable, versatile machinery has allowed us to operate more efficiently year-round, regardless of conditions,” adds Cameron. Choosing the right equipment is half the battle.

Cat Attachments Make a Huge Difference

Giving owners and operators better options and more tools to get the most out of their Cat and get the job done—is what Cat attachments were built for. “Our Cat 265 Compact Track Loader is equipped with a wide range of attachments. These include a brush cutter, grapple, bucket, forks, plow, and extended forks.”

The Cat 265: Versatility is its Superpower

Doubling down on one specific machine for his operations, Cameron gives full credit where it’s due. “The Cat 265 in particular, has proven to be extremely versatile.” Mainly because of its unique features that only Cat equipment offers and which only Cat equipment can perform, to do many jobs that other brands might struggle with. “The forks have been especially valuable for loading and offloading trailers during our busy dock season, where speed and efficiency are critical. From staging materials to handling CanDock systems on-site, it allows us to move quickly and stay organized from start to finish.”

But what about the farm side of his operations, where the needs and demands are completely different, as mentioned at the start? How does Cat fit into that context job wise? “On the farm side, the Compact Track Loader (Cat 265) handles everything from heavy brush cutting and land clearing to routine material handling and snow removal. It’s a machine we rely on in every season.”

The Cat 306: another Powerhouse

The farm side of the business has yet other demands, and that’s why: "the Cat 306 excavator has also been a major asset. We use it for pond excavation, trenching, ditching, stump removal, and general material handling. It performs just as well in tight bush conditions as it does on open job sites, and it’s been a key part of both our farm and waterfront projects.”

With a passion for cost effective, problem solving, Cameron may be a first time Cat equipment owner but, with his 306 Excavator and 265 Compact Track Loader, he’s now a self-proclaimed lifelong client and enthusiastic advocate. “Overall, Caterpillar equipment has proven to be dependable, efficient, and well-suited for the kind of work we do in Northwestern Ontario.”
 

Peace of Mind

But it’s not just the premium hardware, cab comfort, power and performance excellence that’s made him such a devout fan, it’s all the customer care that comes with every piece of Cat equipment we offer. “With the support and service from Toromont Cat, we’re confident that our equipment will continue to perform day in and day out.”

That’s why customers like Cameron choose Toromont Cat equipment from Mini Excavators to Compact and mid-sized ones, to Loaders and all kind of other equipment. Because Cat products and services are always there to help you get the job done no matter the scale, materials or conditions. Change the game.

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