[VIDEO]Operator Describes Benefits of Caterpillar AP655F Paver

An operator with paving contractor Hardrives describes his impressions of the new Cat AP655F asphalt paver.

November 18, 2015

An operator with paving contractor Hardrives describes his impressions of the new Cat AP655F asphalt paver.

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