Overview
Altorfer CAT is an equipment dealer that sells and rents machinery, engines, attachments and power systems for commercial and industrial use. Its product lines include construction and mining equipment, lift trucks, agricultural machinery and generator sets, backed by replacement parts and repair services. The company combines branch-based sales and service with field support, while its power-systems operation designs and produces generator packages for specific customer applications. Its territory covers eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, northern and central Illinois, and parts of northwest Indiana. Founded in 1957, Altorfer is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Qualifying new parents receive paid leave: Altorfer includes maternal, paternal and adoptive leave within the child's first year.
- Approved study receives financial support: Altorfer reimburses part of tuition, books and required course fees.
- Technical training includes paid experience: the Davenport ThinkBIG programme alternates college study with paid dealer internships.
What critics are saying
- Travel is substantial for rental leadership: the vice-president vacancy requires 35-60% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
- Vendor-tool experience is required: the Bartonville engineering vacancy requires CAT ET, monitoring software, SIS Web and TMI experience.
- Training still involves heavy handling: the Davenport internship specifies lifting loads of 75-100 pounds.
What makes Altorfer CAT unique
- Ownership spans three generations: Altorfer describes its transition to third-generation family ownership.
- Its dealership extends beyond Caterpillar: Altorfer also lists authorised relationships with Mitsubishi, JLG, FENDT, CLAAS and Trail King.
- Equipment monitoring supports remote diagnosis: Altorfer advertises connected devices that allow dealer troubleshooting without a site visit.
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