FLEETS

New D11 faster in reverse

IT IS unusual for an equipment maker to tout the fact its machine is quicker in reverse than going forward. However, in the dozing world it makes sense to do so.

The Cat D11 is quicker in reverse.

The Cat D11 is quicker in reverse.

Caterpillar product specialist large track type tractors Yon Chong said dozers were not productive when they were backing up. Therefore, going quicker in reverse is a productivity boon. To do that...

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