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A look at the development of Caterpillar's RDT range, starting with the 769

Heavy heritage

Caterpillar's rigid dump trucks are a well established range but their origins date back 45 years to the 32tonne 769 machine. Mike Woof looks at the company's original concept
When Caterpillar's 769 rigid dump truck (RDT) made its debut in 1962 the machine featured a 32tonne (36 short ton) payload and a mechanical drivetrain that allowed a top speed of 66km/h. Aimed mainly ..

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Published 23/04/2007