“THE PRE-HEAT SYSTEMS INSTALLED BY FINNING ALLOW US TO HEAT THE DIFFERENT OIL SUMPS TO A SUITABLE SAFE START TEMPERATURE.”


“With the feedback from the operators and general machine performance, we have gained valuable research and development information that we’re going to be able to use to improve the quality of Caterpillar machines that work in extreme cold weather conditions. Not only this, but the other modifications to improve the safety of the machine could bring benefits to a much broader range of applications.


“Richmond and Spencer have both come back with some fantastic experience of conducing maintenance and essential repairs in conditions that are unlikely to be repeated anywhere in the world. The important thing is that they’re back safe, and we’re now in a position to benefit from what they have learned.


“While it is unquestionably a shame that the team wasn’t able to cross Antarctica, we have still gained a lot from their experience. What we have learned about the performance of plant in extreme cold, combined with the scientific research conducted and the money raised for Seeing Is Believing charity, the expedition has been a great success.”


Spencer Smirl, the lead Finning engineer on the expedition concluded by saying: “When you are relying on a Cat D6N to travel in temperatures as low as -50 degrees, in the dark, you know your focus has to be on the performance of the machine. The whole expedition has been such a rewarding and amazing experience.”


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