Our Culture

The employees at Hawthorne Cat are committed to partnering with their customers to provide exceptional products and services, backed by a strong work ethic and integrity. Customers can count on Hawthorne to be a part of their team, moving Hawaii projects ahead with top-quality equipment, on-the-ground service and advice. Come visit us – our business philosophy is best sealed by a handshake, and it’s always backed by trust. After all, we’ve been earning our reputation as Hawaii’s leading large equipment dealer for generations, and plan to be here serving its communities for years to come.

Hawthorne Cat stands apart:

• Our experienced professionals provide top-notch service and local support – at any hour.
• We’re located on every major Hawaiian island, so come in and see us.
• Need a part? No need to wait. We have millions of dollars of parts stocked right here in Hawaii and offer overnight parts procurement.
• Our team has the most local knowledge of sales, rentals, parts and service of Caterpillar machinery and power systems, as well as our allied brands.
• We help you win bids by partnering with you before and after a project to make sure you receive the right equipment to get the job done right.
• Don’t just take our word for it: For the past 5 years, Hawthorne  has been named as one of Hawaii’s top 250 businesses by Hawaii Business magazine