The first CAT badged truck has arrived in New Zealand, and will be going on an 11-stop roadshow to demonstrate the new vehicle.
CAT on-road trucks have been sold in Australia since 2010 and are now available in New Zealand. The Gough Group will be distributing the truck brand, which will include tractor and rigid truck and trailer combinations.
Karl Smith, chief executive of the Gough Group says: “The CAT CT630, which uses the industry-proven CAT C15 engine, will be of great interest to customers who know its fantastic reputation for fuel efficiency, reliability and durability, in addition to its many comfort, control and safety features, which are well suited to the needs of New Zealand drivers and fleets.
“We have an extensive history in the truck industry and are well positioned to take the Cat truck business to existing Cat engine customers, and prospective customers, who seek a reliable product that can be serviced throughout the North and South Islands.
“We have 18 outlets covering 95% of the New Zealand population base, backed by convenient, 24-hour, 365-day service delivered via 240 qualified diesel technicians.”
The truck on the roadshow is a CAT CT630, which uses a 550hp/1850ft-lb C15 engine, Meritor RT-46-160 rear axle and Hendrickson HAS-460 suspension.
The gearbox is an Eaton Fuller RT020918B transmission with an 18-speed overdrive. Also available will be the option of Ultrashift Plus.
