Off-Highway Trucks

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...

Komatsu HD785-7 Truck Geared With Komtrax System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s HD785-7 off-highway truck with Tier II engine features a powerful, clean Komatsu SAA12V140E-3 turbocharged, aftercooled engine that provides a maximum net output of 1,178 hp (878 kW). The new truck is equipped with the latest Komtrax technology. It sends machine operating information to a secure Web site utilizing wireless technology. Data such as operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis. Click for more...

Kenworth Offers New Front, Rear Suspensions for Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kenworth unveiled new front and rear suspensions for its heavy and medium duty truck models recently. The Kenworth AG130, AG210L and AG400L suspensions are the latest additions to Kenworth’s suspension family. The AG130 is a front axle air spring suspension; the AG400L tandem rear suspension offers a cost-effective solution for fleets and a smooth ride by using a trailing arm design; and the AG210L single-axle rear suspension is an economical choice for Kenworth’s Class 6 and Class 7 conventional models. Click for more...

Komatsu, Roland Machinery Make Splash at Annual Rubber Ducky Derby →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 3rd Annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby took place Aug. 8 on the Chicago River at noon. For the second year in a row, Komatsu America Corp. and Roland Machinery sponsored the event. Steve Beemsterboer, president of Beemsterboer Slag Corp. in Hammond, Ind., loaned the Komatsu HM300 articulated truck used in the Rubber Ducky Derby. All proceeds directly benefited the more than 22,000 athletes served by Special Olympics Illinois. Click for more...

IMT Contributes Articulating Crane for ’Trick My Truck’ Show →

A grateful beekeeper is enjoying increased productivity and safety, due to the generosity of Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company. IMT contributed an articulating crane and operator-training services to a lucky trucker in Tipton, Okla., for an episode of “Trick My Truck” on CMT. Gary Grose, manager of Tipton Valley Honey Co., received a Hino chassis decked out with an IMT 4/29 articulating crane. Click for more...

Legends Mfg. Offers Keyboard Mounts, Brackets for Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Legends Manufacturing, a provider of vehicle mounts and accessories, in Lino Lakes, Minn., provides truck owners with console accessories such as keyboard mounts and brackets. The Legends’s keyboard mount holds the keyboard securely in place on the motion attachment in a vehicle. Additionally, the mount is fully adjustable to hold most keyboards and is available with easy adjusting brackets. The keyboard mount attaches to post platform, keyboard bracket or keyboard arm. Click for more...

Navistar Plans on Hiring 200 Engineers for Truck, Engine Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) Navistar International plans to add 200 engineering jobs to its design and engineering center in Fort Wayne, Ind., by the end of the year. A spokesman for the Warrenville, Ill.-based company said it is hiring engineers for the International Truck and Engine center to be sure that its diesel engines meet federal environmental requirements set to take effect in 2010. Navistar also announced plans in June to create an alliance with Peoria, Ill.-based Caterpillar to work on technology development, engines and construction vehicles. Click for more...

One-Lane Bridge Collapses Under Overweight Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... RICHMOND, Va. (AP) A steel deck-truss bridge collapsed June 4, injuring a man who was driving an overweight concrete truck over it, transportation officials said. Work was under way to replace the 158-ft. (48 m), one-lane bridge over Walker Creek in Giles County, which had been deemed structurally deficient under federal guidelines, said Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Heidi Coy. The designation, which applies to 10 percent of the state’s 20,000 bridges, means a bridge must be monitored, inspected and maintained but does not imply that it is unsafe or likely to collapse. Click for more...

High Price of Diesel Makes Truckers Rethink Career Choice →

From Construction Equipment Guide... RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Harold E. Funderburk has noticed more and more big rigs parked on the side of the road with “For sale” signs in their windows. “They are just giving it up, selling their stuff and going to work for some big [trucking] company,” the Raleigh trucker said. The high price of regular gasoline usually gets all the attention, but the price of diesel has been steadily climbing. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Employees Honor American Heroes With ’08 Ride for Freedom →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Each year over the Memorial Day weekend, Mack Trucks employees at the New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Va., gather for a Memorial Day ceremony. On May 24, for the fifth year, a Mack highway truck built at NRV joined several hundred motorcyclists — many plant employees — on a journey to Washington, D.C., as part of the annual Rolling Thunder — Ride for Freedom Rally. The Mack Pinnacle Axle Forward model features special graphics showing the sacrifices American military have made throughout history and promoting the Wounded Warrior Project, a national effort to raise awareness and support for the needs of men and women severely injured in the service of their country. Click for more...

Volvo Construction Equipment Set to Begin Delivery of E-Series Artic Haulers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has begun delivering the new E-Series articulated haulers, featuring more power and more capacity. It will begin delivery of the new E-Series articulated hauler with full suspension (FS) in the second quarter of 2008. The Volvo E-Series articulated hauler includes seven new models, ranging in capacity from the 26.5-ton (24 t) Volvo A25E to the 43-ton (39 t) Volvo A40E. Click for more...

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