Dump Trucks

Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck Ready for the Harsh Cold →

Mack Defense and Phillips & Temro Industries (PTI) have partnered to prepare the U.S. Army M917A3 heavy dump trucks (HDT) for harsh cold temperatures with an engine heating solution that allows the trucks to start and operate more efficiently and effectively in extreme cold weather. "Mack Defense is proud to be part of this effort to give the M917A3 the ability to operate in extremely cold environments," said Kenneth Robinson, Mack Defense project engineer. Click for more...

Terex Trucks TA400 Impresses On Tough Landfill Site in Australia →

Landfill operations can be tough, but that's exactly when Terex Trucks' articulated haulers excel. Civil and demolition company DECC recently bought a TA400 dump truck to work on a landfill site just outside Brisbane, Australia, and the team is already impressed with its reliable and efficient performance in tough conditions. The Terex Trucks TA400 articulated hauler has been working hard at a site in Swanbank, near Brisbane, carrying out a variety of jobs from remediation of landfills to stormwater management. Click for more...

Western Earthworks Develops 12 Acres for New 3.5-Megawatt Solar Farm →

Residents in Lunenburg, Mass., will soon enjoy expanded renewable solar power. A new 3.5-megawatt commercial solar farm is under way along Electric Avenue — no pun intended. Located in northern Massachusetts, Lunenburg, pop. 11,657, is roughly 45 mi. northwest of Boston. In 2017, the town installed a solar farm, offering community solar power for residents. Now the town will have enhanced access to community solar energy. Click for more...

Jankel Provides Seating Solutions for Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck Program →

Mack Defense is partnering with Jankel, a world-leader in the design and manufacture of high-specification defense protection systems, to provide the seating solution for the M917A3 heavy dump truck (HDT). "Mack Defense relies on partners with proven competency in the development, production and delivery of high-performance survivability solutions," said David Hartzell, president of Mack Defense. Click for more...

Blue Max Trucking Adds PACCAR 12-Speed Automated Transmission with Vocational Calibrations for Kenworth T880s →

Blue Max Trucking is one of the first vocational fleets to add the PACCAR 12-speed automated transmission featuring vocational-specific calibrations. The company specified the PACCAR transmission in some of its new Kenworth T880s used in its dump division operations. "It's proving to be an effective transmission for us," said Denton Williams, Blue Max Trucking owner. "Since we were already running PACCAR MX-13 engines in our Kenworths, it made sense to include the PACCAR transmission. Click for more...

Bergmann Celebrates 60th Anniversary →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bergmann Americas started operations in January 2020 at its North American Headquarters in Spartanburg, S.C. Bergmann Americas is the North American importer of the Bergmann product line from Meppen, Germany. The product offering for dealers includes compact articulated dump trucks (15 tons) and track dumpers (12 tons). Starting in 2021, the Bergmann site dumper line-up (4 to 10 tons) and Bergmann M201 will be available to North America. Click for more...

Kenworth and T880s Meet the Challenge of Charah Solutions →

When Charah Solutions challenged Kenworth to meet its tough truck application specifications, the result was a success for its operations. "We had a wide range and mix of manufacturers' trucks at different sites. I saw the need to come up with a better solution than anybody else had offered before," said Gavin Nawrocki, fleet manager of Charah Solutions. "Kenworth advertises that they make the World's Best trucks and I challenged them to do that." Founded in 1987 and based in Louisville, Ky., Charah Solutions is a leading provider of environmental and maintenance services to the power generation industry. Click for more...

Mack MD Series Trucks Begin to Roll Off Line at RVO in Preparation for Full Production →

Mack Trucks recently began initial production of its all-new Mack MD Series of medium-duty trucks at its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) facility in the Roanoke Valley, Va. Full production of the Mack MD Series is scheduled to begin Sept. 1, 2020. Mack announced in January it had invested $13 million to establish RVO to produce the Mack MD7, a class 7 model with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 33,000 lbs., and the Mack MD6, a Class 6 model, with a GVWR of 25,995 lbs. Click for more...

Runnion Equipment Expands Knapheide Product Line →

Runnion Equipment Company is growing its product line by expanding its Knapheide body offerings. Runnion Equipment has been utilizing Knapheide bodies for its National Crane boom trucks and Palfinger knucklebooms for many years. Now, with its recent expansion, it has the room and capability to expand into the sales and upfitting of service/utility bodies and dump bodies – as supplied by Knapheide. Click for more...

Hutchinson Provides Survivability Solutions to Newly Launched Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks →

Mack Defense has selected Hutchinson Industries Inc. as the provider of complete wheel assemblies, beadlocks and thermal hub covers for the Mack Defense M917A3 heavy dump truck (HDT). "Wheeled military vehicles like the M917A3 require specialized protection to help maintain mobility in harsh operating environments," said David Hartzell, president, Mack Defense. "Mack Defense chose Hutchinson to help make sure the M917A3 is equipped with the right components to get the job done." Founded in 1853, Hutchinson Industries Inc. Click for more...

Doosan Introduces New Generation of DA30-5, DA45-5 Articulated Dump Trucks →

As the newest generation of articulated dump trucks, the Doosan DA30-5 and DA45-5 represent the latest enhancements to articulated dump truck (ADT) performance, reliability, operator comfort and serviceability. In conjunction with ConExpo-Con/AGG 2020, Doosan Infracore North America LLC announced the two newest models in its ADT lineup. Since then, the company has invested in significant research and gathered input from customers to develop the new models with additional features for increased operator productivity. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Launches Mack MD Series Medium-Duty Trucks, Invests $13M to Establish New Operation →

Mack Trucks launched the Mack MD Series of medium-duty trucks, serial production will begin in July 2020. Mack also announced a $13 million investment to establish its Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO), a new manufacturing facility in the Roanoke Valley, Va., for the production of the Mack MD Series. The project will result in the creation of 250 new jobs. "Mack Trucks is very proud to make this investment and to now offer a full lineup of Class 6 to Class 8 commercial vehicles, serving virtually every segment of the market," said Martin Weissburg, Mack Trucks president. Click for more...

Mack Defense Partners with Truck-Lite on U.S. Army Heavy Dump Truck Contract →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mack Defense is partnering with Truck-Lite Co. LLC to provide lighting systems for the M917A3 heavy dump truck (HDT). Truck-Lite is a worldwide leader in heavy-duty lighting, telematics, engine protection, safety and visibility systems. "To meet the demanding specifications of the U.S. Army, Mack Defense assembled a world class team of suppliers to develop a best-in-class vehicle," said Jack Terefinko, Mack Defense acquisition program manager. Click for more...

Mack Defense Partners with Crysteel Manufacturing on U.S. Army Heavy Dump Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mack Defense is partnering with Crysteel Manufacturing on the U.S. Army M917A3 heavy dump truck (HDT) contract to provide specialized dump bodies that provide several key safety and functionality features to meet the specialized needs of the U.S. Army. "We needed partners that could engineer and build components tough enough to pair with the Mack Defense M917A3 and meet the U.S. Army's demanding applications," said David Hartzell, president, Mack Defense. Click for more...

John Deere to Display Equipment for the First Time at bauma at Wirtgen Group Booth →

From Construction Equipment Guide... John Deere will be exhibiting a selection of its construction equipment – including motor graders that will be sold via the Wirtgen Group's German sales and service companies and via the French sales and service company Wirtgen France SAS – at bauma from April 8-14, 2019. A total of 14 John Deere machines will be on display for the first time at the Wirtgen Group booth. John Deere acquired the Wirtgen Group in December 2017. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Offers DV Series Material Handlers With Dual View Dumper →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson's dual view dumpers bring a new perspective to material handling. The unique concept allows the entire operator's console to swivel 180 degrees so the operator is always facing the task. Available in North America later in 2019, the DV series of dumpers provide optimal visibility, regardless of the working direction or payload size. With Wacker Neuson's new dual view dumpers, the operator always has full visibility ahead. Click for more...

Wacker Neuson Introduces DT Series of Mini Track Dumpers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Wacker Neuson is expanding its product offering to include a new line of mini track dumpers, which will be available in the spring of 2019. The DT series (Dumper Track) will be available in three models with various skip options making them ideal material handling solutions for smaller jobs that need the advantages of a tracked machine. They are designed for smooth travel while maneuvering across rough terrain and in confined areas. Click for more...

JCB Launches New Site Dumper Range in USA, Canada →

From Construction Equipment Guide... JCB North America announced the availability in the United States and Canada of three new site dumper models, with maximum payload capacities ranging from 13,000 to nearly 20,000 lb. The new range is designed and built by JCB to be the safest in the industry, setting new standards for site dumper visibility, stability and operator protection, according to the manufacturer. The new JCB site dumper range includes the 6T-1 with either a front- or swivel-tip bucket and 13,228 lb. Click for more...

Mack Defense Awarded Contract to Provide Heavy Dump Trucks to U.S. Army →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The U.S. Department of Defense announced it awarded Mack Defense a firm-fixed-price $296.4 million contract with the U.S. Army. As part of the contract, Mack Defense will deliver Mack Granite armored and armor-capable dump trucks to the Army, with an estimated completion date of May 18, 2025. “This contract is a great opportunity for Mack Defense to support the Army's work at home and abroad,” said David Hartzell, president of Mack Defense. Click for more...

Doosan Enhances its DA30-5 Articulated Dump Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Building on more than 40 years of articulated dump truck (ADT) experience, Doosan Infracore North America LLC announced a series of enhancements to its DA30-5 ADT. A new version of the Doosan DA30-5 includes numerous updates to the truck's performance, operator comfort, controllability of the machine, ease of maintenance and fuel efficiency. A significant development in the DA30-5 ADT — rated in the popular 30-metric-ton size class — is a new front suspension. Click for more...

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