Off-Highway Trucks

Conveyors Save Carolina Sunrock Truckloads of Money →

A Raleigh-based company has found a way to move material out of its quarries that it believes will save dump trucks full of money over time. Carolina Sunrock LLC, a construction materials firm that supplies aggregates, asphalt and concrete to construction projects across the Southeast, has recently begun handling and transporting rock out of its new Woodsdale quarry in Person County via conveyor belt. Click for more...

Summit Truck Equipment Opens New Location in Kansas City, Mo. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Summit Truck Equipment, part of Transwest Family, recently opened a new branch in Kansas City, Mo. The company moved into an existing facility, which is located at 3801 N. Skiles in Kansas City, in July. The new store features three service bay facilities. Additionally, there are five employees and two technicians on hand. “This is a new location and new market for Summit Truck Equipment,” Dave Bowe, branch manager, said. Click for more...

Metrac, Pierce Pacific Spawn Material Handler From John Deere Excavator →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Combine the need for a new material handler with a heavy dash of brand loyalty and you’ll see the newest machine that’s hard at work at Jones Recycling. Gary Jones, CEO and co-owner of the Jefferson, Ga., auto recycling business, had been talking with Metrac, the local John Deere dealer, for nearly two years about his need of a specialized machine. With a specific task in mind, Jones had an extensive list of requirements for the machine. Click for more...

Three-Axle Design Delights Phoenix’s Mundall Trucking →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Asphalt haulers measure success by size of payload and ease of delivery. The more they can load, and the faster they can deliver, the more money they can make. Mundall Trucking Inc. delivers the biggest net payload in the Phoenix area, according to John Mundall, vice president of Mundall Trucking. But that’s only half the story. “When a contractor sees a Mundall driver pull up in a Kenworth T800 with a full load of asphalt, back up and deliver the payload to that machine on the first try, he’s impressed. Click for more...

Feds Urge Bay State to Ban Heavy Trucks on Big Dig Bridge →

From Construction Equipment Guide... BOSTON (AP) Federal highway officials have asked the state to restrict heavily laden trucks from using a Big Dig bridge after inspectors found a crack on a concrete support. State transportation officials said Sept. 3 that the Leverett Connector Bridge that links the Tobin Bridge with Storrow Drive and Interstate 93 is safe, but federal officials urged them not to allow trucks weighing more than 80,000 lbs. Click for more...

North Construction Takes on Project of Olympic Proportion →

From Construction Equipment Guide... When skiers fly down the sides of mountains, it is called sport. When 35-ton (31.7 t) excavators do the sliding, it is called risky business. North Construction is perfectly familiar with each kind of mountainside thrill. The North Vancouver, Canada, “extreme terrain” contractor specializes in moving earth in places that might give pause to Great Plains contractors. Typical job sites for North are slanted 60 degrees or more. Click for more...

Mack Granite Rawhide Edition Adds Style to Vocational Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mack Trucks Inc. has taken the look of Mack’s Rawhide package and added it to the Mack Granite model. The result is the Granite Rawhide Edition, which combines the style of the Rawhide package and utility of the Granite to create a truck that is comfortable, visually impressive and hard working. “The Granite Rawhide Edition is the complete package for the vocational operator who wants an unforgettable, high-profile truck,” said Steve Ginter, Mack vocational products marketing manager. Click for more...

Kenworth PremierCare Offers Some PM for a Truck’s AC →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Proper maintenance of a truck’s air conditioning system can help prevent costly repairs and keep drivers comfortable and cool during the hot temperatures of summer. Kenworth PremierCare Express Air Conditioning Services are available at participating Kenworth dealers and provide a range of services from a basic inspection to a premium 27-point inspection. Air-conditioning service includes a complete air-conditioning system evacuation and recharge, receiver dryer replacement, compressor oil top-off, and up to 5 pounds of refrigerant. Click for more...

Caterpillar 785D Mining Truck Delivers Reduced Emissions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Caterpillar 785D mining truck incorporates new features to boost performance and reliability, reduce engine emissions and enhance safety. The improvements also focus on component commonality to keep parts stocking and maintenance simple. The 785D target payload ranges from 142 to 155 tons (129 to 141 t) depending on the specific configuration. The range enables new trucks to integrate well with fleets of earlier 785s. Click for more...

I-5 Project Tackled With Nickel Package →

When the new I-5/SR 502 interchange is completed in Washington State next year, not only will Battle Ground be directly connected to the interstate but a new entry and exit point also will have been provided for the limited access highway, shortening the route between the two roads and leading to reduced travel time. The opening of the interchange also will enhance the safety of travelers, particularly by reducing the number of vehicles backing up on the northbound I-5 off-ramp at SR 502. Click for more...

Working Closely With Residents, Stone Quarry Operation Gains Rare Acceptance in Community →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It’s rare that residents would accept the idea of a stone quarry operation opening for business in their “backyard.” But the residents of Savage, Md., worked closely with Laurel Sand & Gravel when it was looking at the acres needed to open a new quarry along Highway 1 between Laurel and Savage. Laurel Sand & Gravel founder Kingdon Gould met with local residents in the neighboring communities. Click for more...

Cat Expands Capacity of Its 740 Artic Truck to 43.5 Tons →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has introduced the 740 articulated truck with expanded capacity — now 43.5 tons (39.5 t). Expanded capacity enables greater productivity and lower cost per ton in high volume earthmoving applications. The expanded capacity truck body handles 31.4 cu. yd. (24 cu m). The 740 with expanded capacity features differential locks that can be engaged and disengaged on-the-go for faster cycle times in challenging underfoot conditions and on steep grades. Click for more...

New TA30 Artic Dump Truck Features Terex Independent Front Suspension →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terex’s TA30 articulated dump truck (ADT) has Terex independent front suspension system with integral wet disc brakes and is fitted with the latest Tier III engines for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. The TA30 has a 350-hp (261 kW) Cummins QSM11 engine and a maximum payload of 30.9 tons (28 t). The Terex independent front suspension system, which was developed in conjunction with Timoney Mobility Systems of Navan (Ireland), is a purpose-designed, parallel-linkage coil-spring system. Click for more...

Environmentally Friendly HM400-2 Driven by Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built for a variety of conditions from rough-terrain construction sites to landfills, Komatsu’s HM400-2 articulated dump truck builds on Komatsu’s features such as hydropneumatic front and rear suspension, 2-stage lift cylinders, wet multiple disc brake retarder and maintenance free oscillating hitch. Komatsu’s new articulated dump truck features an SAA6D140E-5 turbocharged, aftercooled diesel engine which provides an increase in the maximum net output to 438 hp (327 kW). Click for more...

Komatsu Launches HD465-7, HD605-7 Rigid Dump Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s two new rigid dump trucks, the HD465-7 and HD605-7 are designed for rock and quarry sites. Both trucks increase productivity while lowering fuel consumption, provide a safer and more comfortable operator environment and offer improved durability and reliability, according to the manufacturer. The HD465-7 and HD605-7 both feature an SAA6D170E-5 turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine that provides a maximum net output of 715 hp (533 kW). Click for more...

Hitachi Releases Two Large Electric-Drive Truck Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The newest and largest models of Hitachi trucks are the electric-drive EH3500ACII and EH5000ACII trucks. The new EH3500ACII truck uses the Hitachi AC-Drive system for better performance, higher availability, and significant reductions in maintenance and operating costs, according to the manufacturer. A new Hitachi-made controller monitors truck systems and replaces multiple outsourced controllers. A simple flat-panel dashboard consists of a 10.4-in. Click for more...

Case Introduces 327B, 330B Tier III Articulated Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Case 327B and 330B articulated trucks feature more horsepower, an ergonomically designed cab and a variety of service and maintenance features. These two Tier III-certified trucks also feature the same technology as the rest of the rugged Case 300 Series ADT line, such as an integrated differential, variable geometry turbocharger, auto warm-up system and self-diagnosed fluid-level checks. “With the 327B and 330B models in the ADT lineup, Case customers have a complete range of innovative trucks to match their demanding applications,” said David Wolf, marketing manager of Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

Dallas Convention Center Hosts Great American Trucking Show →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Dallas Convention Center hosted the 10th annual Great American Trucking Show (GATS) Aug. 21 to 23. Attendees had the opportunity to visit more than 600 exhibitors. GATS 2008 also had education seminars sponsored by The Texas Motor Transportation Association. Seminars included “How to Become Motor Carrier Broker,” “Fuel Management for Fleets/Owner Operators,” “I’m An Independent Contractor — Now What” and “Safety Supervision of Motor Fleets.”For the fourth consecutive year, the three-day event has been named to Trade Show Week magazine’s “Top 200” trade shows from all industries. Click for more...

King County Taps $1.8 Billion to Expand Treatment Plant →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As in many urban areas, infrastructure in King County, Wash., was not built to handle the needs of today’s population levels; in 2006, King County was the nation’s 14th largest county, with 1.8 million people. Even a decade ago, it was clear that the area’s growing population would soon overwhelm its two existing sewage treatment plants in Seattle and Renton. In fact, the possibility of a development moratorium was raised due to wastewater management concerns. Click for more...

Hydrema 912C Compact Dump Truck Excels in Tight Spaces →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Building Corp II, a general contracting company specializing in the development of human services/special needs facilities, is successfully using a Hydrema 912C articulated dump truck to handle its onsite construction needs at the Center for Discovery project. Located in the mountains of Monticello, N.Y., the Center for Discovery, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and adults with significant disabilities and medical frailties, is developing a 10-acre campus for its students and residents. Click for more...

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