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Video: Three Minutes that Can Boost Truck Loading Efficiency 20%

In the first in a series of short jobsite efficiency videos, Caterpillar's Mark Whiting tells how to maximize your advantages loading haul trucks with an excavator

Jun 22, 2015

Caterpillar's Mark Whiting has spent his career helping contractors squeeze every unit of production — and every dollar of profit — out of their fleets. Now he’s sharing his tips in a video series. Spend 30 seconds with Mark and you’ll learn a simple trick to increase loading efficiency by up to 20%. Then stick around for more advice on bench height, truck placement and other factors that affect fuel efficiency. You won’t be disappointed.

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