Dump Trucks

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...

1,000+ Items Used in Panama Canal Expansion Project Up for Auction →

With original construction more than 100 years ago, the Panama Canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Central America, has had numerous upgrades through the years. Recently, a massive 10-year project to construct a third set of locks and increase the capacity of the canal was completed by Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC), an international consortium of industrial contractors. The project included contractors from Panama, Belgium, Italy and Spain and required thousands of equipment items and trucks. Click for more...

Komatsu America Introduces HD325-8, HD405-8 Rigid Frame Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.'s HD325-8 and HD405-8 off-highway trucks are equipped with an EPA Tier IV Final certified engine and feature increased horsepower and a new Komatsu Traction Control System (KTCS) to achieve improved productivity. These models have payload capacities of 40.3 tons (36.5 t) and 44.1 tons (40 t), respectively. They replace the HD325-7 and HD405-7 models. The new trucks' Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engines have increased to a net 514 hp (383 kW). Click for more...

Articulated Dump Trucks: Heavy Hauling Made Easy →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One of the most common mistakes made when selecting an off-highway haul truck is assuming that rigid and articulated dump trucks (ADTs) are alike. Although they both have massive hauling capabilities, the fact is each truck type has specific features that are valuable in certain applications. This article lays out the benefits of operating ADTs for moving materials in construction applications. An ADT's design offers several off-road performance advantages when working in earthmoving and hauling applications. Click for more...

New Hydrema F-series 22-Ton payload Articulated Dump Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The latest F series Hydrema 922HM low ground pressure dump truck were introduced to the North American market in Las Vegas at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017. This new F Series 922HM comes with more engine power, an upgraded cab and new controls. The 22-ton payload 922HM complies with the latest emission legislation/EPA Tier 4 Final without the use of Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) but by using DOC and SCR catalyst with DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid). Click for more...

Ox Bodies Introduces Lightweight Steel Dump Body →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ox Bodies, Inc., a Truck Bodies and Equipment International, Inc. (TBEI) company, helps operators maximize payload on every haul they make with the introduction of its TrailMaker dump body. The TrailMaker is constructed of carbon steel that offers the weight of aluminum, making it up to 35 percent lighter than standard Ox Bodies dump bodies. “Many operators are looking for dump bodies that have a reduced weight and stand up to the wear and tear caused by asphalt and gritty construction aggregates,” said Jim Bray, sales and marketing manager, Ox Bodies, Inc. Click for more...

Doosan Will Display a Variety of Heavy Equipment at 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doosan Construction Equipment will display a variety of machines in two booths — G4476 and G4876 — located in the Gold Lot at the Las Vegas Convention Center during CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, March 7 – 11, 2017. Durable, reliable and productive Doosan earthmoving equipment designed for general construction contractors will be on display. Doosan products on exhibit will include crawler and wheel excavators, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks (ADTs), as well as DX225LL-5 and DX380LL-5 log loaders and a variety of attachments for use with excavators and wheel loaders. Click for more...

Volvo Helps Extract Rich Reward at Treasure Mountain →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cited as a rival to the Italian marbles of classic notoriety, Colorado's Yule marble is celebrated as one of the purest marbles ever quarried, and has adorned many legendary monuments and buildings, including the Lincoln Memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Although its almost snowy whiteness and uniformity once made it a sought after stone, quarrying the Yule marble was deemed uneconomical due to its remote location. Click for more...

Komatsu Previews the 930E-5 Mining Haul Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp. previewed the 930E-5 haul truck at MINExpo. Scheduled for availability in the second half of 2017, the 930E-5 joins a 930 line that is the world's most popular for ultra-class mining trucks, with more than 1900 sold worldwide. With a 2,700 HP, SSDA16V160-4, Tier 4 Final engine, owners can expect up to five percent less full consumed and a 320-ton payload. The 930E-5 builds on a long history of success with electric drive trucks, and reinforces Komatsu's position as a global leader in the ultra-class mining truck market. Click for more...

Volvo A60H – World's Largest Articulated Hauler — Makes North American Debut at MINExpo 2016 →

Volvo Construction Equipment once again reinvents the category of articulated haulers with the A60H — a first-of- its-kind, 60-ton- capacity, fully articulated hauler that invites customers to rethink the way they're moving material. In 1966, Volvo introduced the industry's first articulated hauler — the 10-ton DR 631, known as Gravel Charlie. Fifty years and 50 tons later, the A60H marks another Volvo milestone. Click for more...

Komatsu Unveils Autonomous Haulage Vehicle at MINExpo 2016 →

Komatsu has unveiled an "Innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle" featuring a cabless structure at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas, U.S.A. this year. Unlike 930E and 830E autonomous models, Komatsu has newly developed this vehicle exclusively as an unmanned vehicle designed to maximize the advantages of unmanned operation. Komatsu plans a market introduction in the near future. By distributing equal load to the four wheels both when the vehicle is loaded and unloaded, and adopting four-wheel drive, retarder and steering, Komatsu is aiming for high-performance shuttling of this vehicle in both forward and reverse travel directions, thereby totally eliminating the need for K-turns at loading and unloading sites. Click for more...

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