Video: How Antarctic Explorers will Use Cat D6Ns to Cross Crevasses

Cat Finning engineer, Spencer Smirl, talks through the essential process of crevasse repairs that the Cat D6Ns will serve for on the expedition

Mar 27, 2013

A five-man Ice Team and two Cat D6Ns are making the first attempt to cross Antarctica in winter. The specially modified Cat D6Ns play a key role in the expedition, pulling cabooses for shelter, scientific work and storage, and constructing crevasse crossings.

Cat D6Ns Power First Attempt to Cross Antarctica in Winter

Video: Why Finning's Spencer Smirl is Lead Mechanic for Antarctica Winter Crossing

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