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Caterpillar is offering a new compact paver in the shape of the AP255E

Caterpillar Paving’s new AP255E is the smallest paver in the range. With a single operator, the compact AP255E meets all requirements for small and medium sized jobsites in urban centres such as pathways, cycle paths, playgrounds, trench back filling and all maintenance and repair work. The paver is designed to operate in limited spaces, due to its compact design and exceptional manoeuvrability. The AP255E is powered by a Cat C2.2 engine delivering 34kW, weighs 4.5tonnes and has a standard paving width of 1
January 6, 2017 Read time: 1 min
Manoeuvrability and versatility are claimed for Caterpillar’s diminutive AP255E paver
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