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14 • ROCK products • September 2015 www.rockproducts.com TRUCKS Earlier this year, Caterpillar held a new product launch focusing on the next generation of its Cat vocational truck – the CT680, which joined the CT660 and CT681 in the lineup. There are plenty of detailed descriptions and specifications to review, but let's make it easy for you. Here are the top three things Caterpillar wants you to know about this Class 8, set-forward-axle truck. It works hard and looks good doing it. The CT680 stands up to big loads and tough applications without sacrificing comfort and appearance, thanks to a rugged exterior, attrac- tive automotive styling and industry-leading materials, fit and finish. Its bold design will definitely set you apart from the crowd. Plus, it comes with two exterior trim level options – L and LG – so you can choose the features that best fit your budget, style and serviceability needs. There's also a dual external air cleaner option that lets you achieve efficient air management – and a stylish appearance – even in dirty, dusty applications. It sets new standards for comfort and ride quality. With its set-forward axle, parabolic taper leaf suspension, tuned cab air suspension system, and premium sound insulation and trim, the CT680 delivers industry-leading ride quality. And its wide, spacious interior offers all-day comfort, pro- ductivity and safety. It has all the features you've come to expect from Cat Truck cabs, including: • An ergonomic dashboard and center stack. • Easy-to-read gauges. • Multiple seat options, including the Cat Comfort Seat. • Tilting, telescoping steering column with leather-wrapped steering wheel. • Plenty of storage and work-area lighting. • Excellent visibility. It saves you service time. The CT680's modular compo- nents – grille, grille surround, bumper and fender exten- sions – can be replaced individually and go back together looking brand new. Key service points like coolant, washer reservoirs and air filters are easy to access, too, and you can quickly replace headlight bulbs and windshield wiper blades without any tools. Of course, like all Cat Truck models, the CT680 features a performance-matched engine and transmission, compli- mentary Cat Product Link, bumper-to-bumper service at Cat dealers across North America and much more. Caterpillar, www.drivecat.com Loadout and Transportation The Latest Innovations For Moving Material and Equipment Out the Gate and Up the Road. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Smith W hile the bulk of an aggregates operation's equipment and technology focus is the equipment down on the quarry floor, producers are also seeking the latest innovations for moving material and portable machinery out the front gate and up the highway. Here are some recent product launches focusing on trucks, tires, trailers, diagnostics and vehicle scales. Innovations In Transportation

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