Off-Highway Trucks

Work Truck Show 2008 to Feature Hybrid Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... New emissions regulations, environmental concerns and the rising cost of fuel are making hybrid vehicles increasingly attractive to a growing number of businesses. The Work Truck Show 2008 and 44th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention offer industry professionals the opportunity to check out the latest hybrid and alternative fuels technology developments, learn how to determine if hybrid vehicles are a good fit for their operations and take some of the existing hybrid commercial vehicles for a test drive. Click for more...

BSI Acquires U-MAD Truck Mounted Attenuator Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Barrier Systems Inc. (BSI), a subsidiary of Lindsay Corporation, has acquired the truck mounted and trailer mounted attenuator (TMA) technology from Albert W. Unrath Inc. and Traffic Maintenance Attenuators Inc. of Hatfield, Pa. This acquisition provides additional product depth to complement the full line of moveable barriers, steel specialty barriers, crash cushions and barrier terminal products offered by BSI and Snoline, s.p.a., (a Lindsay Corporation Company in Europe) through their worldwide distribution systems. Click for more...

Link-Belt Unveils HTC-8675 Series II Telescopic Truck Crane →

Link-Belt has introduced the 75-ton (70 t) telescopic truck crane — the HTC-8675 Series II. Originally introduced in 1996, the HTC-8675 established new performance standards for North American truck cranes and, with outstanding features and performance, captured the lion’s share of the market for more than a decade, according to the manufacturer. Now, the all-new HTC-8675 Series II strengthens this legacy with even more standard features, longer reach, outstanding lift capacities, and improved over-the-road mobility. Click for more...

New Mining Truck Available at Shanahan Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s (KAC) new HD1500-7 mining truck is available at Shanahan Equipment’s seven locations in California and Nevada. This machine includes significant enhancements in its drivetrain, cab and frame, according to the manufacturer. Powered by a turbocharged Komatsu SDA12V160 engine, the HD1500-7 has a nominal payload of 158 tons (43.3 t) and delivers 1,487 hp (1,109 kW) at 1,900 rpm. Click for more...

Iowa Mold Tooling Adds Enclosed Lube Truck Unit to SiteStar Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc.’s (IMT) new lube truck offers all the benefits of the SiteStar unit released in 2006, including reduced unit weight and increased storage space, but now with an enclosed body. The SiteStar enclosed lube truck — which comes in either a 17- or a 13-ft. (5 or 4 m) body — meets the needs of customers who want to shield product tanks and personnel from the elements when doing lube services in the field, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Lee-Smith Adds GMC, Isuzu Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Lee-Smith Inc. has added Isuzu and GMC commercial trucks to its repertoire. The company, located at 2600 8th Avenue in Chattanooga, Tenn., serves southeast Tennessee, north Georgia and northeast Alabama. It continues to offer Ford and International trucks. “We have increased our truck and parts inventory to support this new growth in business,” said Walt Conners, vice president of sales. Click for more...

Vanguard Truck Center Sells 50,000th REMACK Carrier →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For 20 years, Williams Brothers Construction Company in Houston, Texas, has been buying REMACK remanufactured parts for its fleet of 360-plus Mack trucks from Vanguard Truck Center of Houston. So it was little surprise to Eugene “Red” Moore, Williams Brothers’ transportation supervisor, when he learned the company had installed REMACK’s 50,000th remanufactured carrier on one of its trucks. Click for more...

Eaton Begins Production of Hybrid Systems for Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Eaton Corporation’s medium-duty hybrid power systems are now commercially available and will be ready for customer deliveries in 2008 on the chassis of several major North American commercial vehicle manufacturers. These include International Truck and Engine Corporation, Kenworth Truck Co., Peterbilt Motors and Freightliner Corporation. The announcement follows more than four years of development and two million mi. Click for more...

Cobalt Truck Equipment Opens New Store in Las Vegas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Earlier this year Cobalt Truck Equipment opened its fourth location, in Las Vegas, after purchasing the assets of Nevada Truck Equipment. At about the same time, in Idaho, Cobalt Truck moved into a new 7-acre, 60,000-sq.-ft. facility in Nampa, which includes a new lean manufacturing line and a 5,000-sq.-ft. building which is providing painting for all vehicles. The growth gives Cobalt Truck Equipment full service operations in Spokane, Wash.; Nampa, Idaho; Portland, Ore.; and, Las Vegas, Nev. Click for more...

Cobalt Truck Opens New Full Service Store in Las Vegas →

Sawyer Tackles Muddy Terrain in Edenton, N.C. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... An important part of any job is knowing which equipment to use on which terrain. William Sawyer Jr. of Sawyer’s Land Developing in Belhaven, N.C., knew the right equipment for his job was lightweight machines that could handle mud. “When it’s wet, it’s really wet,” Sawyer said. Sawyer’s company was hired to clear the trees, stumps and build roads on a 400-acre (161.9 ha) site in Edenton, N.C., to prepare it for a housing development. Click for more...

IMT Adds Accessories to Dominator Mechanics Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. said its new options make Dominator mechanics trucks even more productive and profitable. The CAS2545 rotary screw air compressor, welder/generator and redesigned drawer sets have expanded the options available on all of IMT’s mechanics trucks. The CAS2545 compressed air system is a 45-cfm, hydraulically driven, rotary screw compressor with a maximum operating pressure of 150 psi. Click for more...

Caterpillar Adds New Class Size With 700, 772 Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Caterpillar 770 and 772 off-highway trucks incorporate many new features to lower cost per ton. The 772 features a 50-ton (45.4 t) payload, a new size class for Cat trucks. Each of the trucks has a new engine and radiator, enhanced transmission and brakes, and a new cab and operator station. The new trucks offer access for operators and service personnel. A new information system, Cat Messenger, aids both maintenance technicians and operators. Click for more...

Volvo Trucks North America Offers Fuel Efficient Tractors →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Trucks North America has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency to develop a comprehensive package of vehicle components for the Volvo VN to deliver high fuel efficiency and low emissions, as part of EPA’s new SmartWay tractor program. Trucks ordered with this set of components are eligible to receive EPA’s SmartWay Tractor designation. “Volvo’s partnership with EPA in the SmartWay program grows from our core value of environmental care, which influences virtually everything we do at Volvo,” said Peter Karlsten, Volvo’s president and CEO. Click for more...

Mack Pinnacle Trucks Delivers High Fuel Efficiency →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mack Trucks Inc. is offering its long-haul highway customers Mack Pinnacle tractors certified by the U.S. EPA SmartWay program. The Certified SmartWay designation means these tractors meet EPA’s environmental and fuel efficiency standards for excellence. The SmartWay program requires trucks to have a detailed set of components shown to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Reduced fuel consumption also means less emissions of greenhouse gases, which contribute to global warming. Click for more...

Roland Machinery Hosts Customer Appreciation Day →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Roland Machinery Co. hosted a Customer Appreciation Day at its facility, located at 6450 Melton Road in Portage, Ind., Sept. 21. Attendees were treated to food and drinks with the employees at the branch. On display was new equipment models including Komatsu’s HM300 articulated truck; Hamm Equipment’s HD130 roller and LeeBoy Equipment’s 1000D asphalt paver. Additionally, Josh Lambert, a customer of Roland Machinery Co., roasted a 200-lb. Click for more...

State Allows Overweight Trucks, If Properly Equipped →

From Construction Equipment Guide... PIERRE, S.D. (AP) Although South Dakota allows trucks to exceed load limits on its interstate highways, a state official said those truckers must have special permits and meet certain equipment specifications. It’s estimated that more than 500,000 overweight trucks are allowed on the nation’s roads and bridges, adding to the wear and tear that causes concrete to crumble and bridges to rumble. Click for more...

Heroism of Marcor Crew Helps to Save Life of Trucker →

From Construction Equipment Guide... To hear Marcor Remediation’s Project Superintendent Jonah Tebben tell the story, you’d think there was nothing special about his team’s heroic actions. But to hear the tale from the perspective of the engineering consultant who came upon the scene of a horrific accident in the California Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, you’d really appreciate the courage of the crew who saved the life of a man whose truck had crashed more than 150 ft. Click for more...

Florida Trucking Firm Grows Into Grinding Force →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Starting up a new wood waste grinding and recycling business is extremely challenging, given the cost, expertise and business savvy needed to succeed. Companies who can draw upon personal strengths to gain a competitive edge, however, stand a far better chance of achieving that success. For Custom Mulch & Recycling, that meant capitalizing on its more than 20 year history as one of the Jacksonville-area’s mainstays in local and regional trucking. Click for more...

Terex Articulated Off-Highway Trucks Offer High Power →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Terex Generation 7 TA line of articulated off-highway trucks offer high power, high torque and Tier III emission-certified engines for maximum performance. Engine power ranges from 365 to 450 hp (272 to 336 kW) and hauling capacities range from 27.5 to 40 tons (25 to 36.5 t) with heaped capacities ranging from 20.3 to 30.3 cu. yd. (15.5 to 23.3 cu m). The dual-slope tail chute allows for complete and quick material ejection. Click for more...

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