Trusted choice for pre-owned CAT - Makana.com delivers again

For contractors in the UAE, every project comes down to having the right machine at the right time. That’s why CAT machinery is now heading to work through Makana.com, chosen by the Dubai-based contracting firm, Arco Turnkey Solutions, a leading contracting company founded in 1984, now taking on the rehabilitation of the Remraam community.

With expertise in fit-out, theming, lighting, and architectural works, the company needed reliable equipment to keep pace with multiple active projects across the city. Their fleet, a mix of owned and rented machines, required two critical additions to meet the heavy cycles of community-scale rehabilitation.

Here’s where Makana.com stepped in: providing low-hour, work-ready machinery through a transparent digital platform, ensuring the contractor could make a confident decision before stepping on site. ready for 2026 community project demands.

When smaller & brand new cost more

Like many contractors in the UAE, Arco Turnkey’s first stop was the local dealer, the initial plan was to secure a CAT 216B3 skid steer alongside a 3-ton excavator. But brand-new pricing quickly turned the skid steer into an overhead, while the compact 3 ton excavator began to look too limited for the heavy-duty, jackhammer-ready work the Remraam rehabilitation project required.

Meeting community development needs with the right machinery

With Makana.com’s ready to work Caterpillar machinery, the contractor wasn’t limited to the smaller models they first considered. Instead, they were guided toward machines that matched the actual requirements of the Remraam rehabilitation project.

Instead of undersized equipment, they invested in:

1. CAT 305.5 Excavator (5-ton)

 Built with the features their work demanded:

• Hydraulic auxiliary lines: ready for jackhammer attachments.

• Quick coupler system: faster changeovers between tasks.

• Closed, air-conditioned cab: operator comfort in Dubai’s heat.

• Higher breakout force and reach: speeding up rehabilitation cycles.

2. CAT 226B3 Skid Steer Loader

The company moved from the smaller CAT 216B3 to the CAT 226B3 — a larger, more reliable loader that came at 40% less than the local CAT dealer’s quote for the smaller 216B3.

The difference? Contractor-grade reliability and features built for productivity.

While a brand-new unit from the dealer was priced nearly 40% higher, Makana.com sourced well-maintained, inspected machines that gave the contractor the same output, without the inflated overhead.

The outcome: slightly smaller decisions, create stronger projects

“I want to express my appreciation for the recent experience of purchasing machinery through Makana.com. The team was professional, reliable, and informative, clear on every detail, no matter how small.” - Logistics Manager at ARCO Turnkey 

Why buy pre-owned Caterpillar machinery on makana.com

For this contractor, the CAT machines checked all the boxes:

• Better reliability than the smaller units initially requested.

• Cost savings of up to 40% compared to brand new options.

• Like-new models, with low working hours.

• Features that fit rehabilitation and urban construction work.

Proof in action

“I am very impressed with how efficiently everything was handled from the transaction to the transfer of ownership.”
— Jihad, Logistics Manager

This deal wasn’t just about selling iron,  it was about showing how Makana.com helps contractors buy smarter:

• Skip overpriced new units.

• Get verified, inspected equipment online.

• Upgrade to machines that save labor, time, and cost on active projects.

The result: another contractor in Dubai proving that the future of equipment buying is transparent, digital, and value-driven.

Your next project-ready machine is one click away. Explore at Makana.com

Makana.com’s second sale proves what Makana.com was built for not just selling equipment, but guiding contractors to smarter choices. In a market where smaller can sometimes cost more, Makana.com delivers a new equation: bigger output, better features, lower costs, and full transparency.

The next contractor to upgrade their fleet?

It could be you. Explore your next project-ready machine today on Makana.com.