Cat to beef up Aussie range

Cat Trucks Australia has announced its recently unveiled CT630S is just a taste of things to come, with yet another heavy-duty model heading our way

At the recent local media launch of Cat’s new B-double specialist, the CT630S, the Managing Director of Cat Trucks Australia and New Zealand, Kevin Dennis, announced the new model was simply “the tip of the iceberg”, with more new models to come.

While Dennis, who replaced outgoing Cat Trucks MD Bill Fulton on January 1, 2014, remained tight lipped concerning the specifics of the model expansion, he did reveal that another C15-powered model was in the pipeline.

“I can confirm that later this year our range will be further expanded with the launch of a specialist heavy-duty model,” he said.

“In fact, I can also confirm that we already hold retail orders.”

Dennis said the looming model would target the upper end of the road freight sector.

“Like the CT630S, this new model is being developed for specific segments of the Australian market, in this case heavy haulage and roadtrain roles at gross weights up to 130 tonnes. It will be powered by the proven performance and fuel efficiency of the Cat C15 engine, but obviously with a suitably beefed-up chassis and drivetrain to suit the higher gross weights and the unique demands of roadtrain work.”

Dennis also said there were more developments looming.

“There are, of course, some new product plans that for the moment must remain confidential but, rest assured, there will be a few surprises.”

Forty-nine-year-old Dennis brings a wealth of international truck industry experience to the post, having previously held senior roles with Perkins, Detroit Diesel, Daimler Trucks North America and, most recently, MTU Detroit Diesel Australia.

Dennis took the opportunity to thank his predecessor.

“Bill Fulton’s role in the early evolution of Cat Trucks in this country should not be underestimated,” he said.

“The stability and professionalism he created were based on sound business principles and provided the foundation we are now building on. His passion for the brand and its products is absolute.”

Dennis said he was relishing the challenge before him.

“From here on we know exactly where we want to take this business and there’s a great ‘can do’ attitude that stretches from here to Navistar in the US,” he said.

Cat to beef up Aussie range

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