Cat powers huge truck-tractors in SA.(Cat Power Systems)(TAS Automotive)(Brief article)

African Review of Business and Technology,  October, 2006  

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BARLOWORLD EQUIPMENT ENERGY: Cat Power Systems has appointed TAS Automotive, of Rosherville, as a Truck Engine Product Support (TEPS) dealer for the world's largest truck-tractor, built by France's Nicolas Industrie. The Tractomas TR 10 x 10 uses a V12 Caterpillar 3412E engine with a 27.3 litre capacity and delivering 912 BHP at 2 100 rpm.

"During the development of the Tractomas, great importance was placed on absolute reliability and simple handling despite the immense dimensions of the vehicle. Thus only brand-name components were used, such as the Caterpillar diesel ...

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