Dump Trucks

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...

Finding the Best Articulated Dump Truck Finance Option →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One of the reasons you may like renting an articulated dump truck (ADT) for your projects is the ability to have short-term access to high-capacity and reliable machinery for moving materials in any terrain you encounter — especially in muddy or difficult terrain. Whether you are moving dirt or aggregates in site development, road construction or any building project where mass excavation is required, an ADT can provide fast and efficient dumping. Click for more...

The History of Articulated Dump Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Artic dump trucks have a history that traces back to, of all things, a tandem ag tractor conceived in the 1950s in England by an Essex farmer. Early HistoryErnest Doe bought two Fordson tractors, removed the front axles from each tractor and connected the front end of one to the rear of the other using a hydraulic turntable. Voila! A tractor with doubled power. The cantilevered front engine rode on air and the whole tandem machine rode on four treaded rear tires powered by the twin engines. Click for more...

Volvo CE to Distribute Terex Trucks in Korea →

Launching its off-highway rigid dump trucks in the Republic of Korea and expanding its ability to support customers in Asia, Volvo Construction Equipment will become the national dealer for Terex Trucks in Korea. Frederic Ruesche, vice president at Volvo CE Hub Korea, commented: “I am happy to introduce Terex Trucks' world class range of rigids to our customers. Volvo CE Korea can now offer an expanded range of product choices that range from compact excavators to 100-tonne rigid trucks – thereby increasing the potential for work efficiency and productivity of our customers.”Established in 1998, Volvo CE Hub Korea has firmly established itself as a market leader in Korea, as well as carefully extending its portfolio of machines offered. Click for more...

Crysteel Reintroduces Two Series of Class 8 Bodies →

Crysteel Manufacturing recently announced the reintroduction of the Paradox and Raptor series of Class 8 dump bodies. These Class 8 bodies are made from hi-tensile steels, and come in standard and heavy duty models. The Paradox and heavier duty Paradox RoxBox feature a square body style, while the Raptor and heavier duty RipRaptor bodies are elliptical. Both lines are available in body sizes ranging from 14 ft. Click for more...

First Volvo A60H haulers Sold at Bauma →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following months of discussion and speculation in the press, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) finally launched the industry's largest ever 6x6-configuration articulated hauler to great fanfare at the Bauma exhibition in Munich last week. The Volvo A60H – displayed on the indoor Volvo stand next to its ancestor 'Gravel Charlie' from 1966 – attracted wide attention from visitors for its sheer size and capacity and it was not long before the first order was placed. Click for more...

New Aluminum Landscape Bodies from Crysteel Offer Increased Payload and Lower Maintenance Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Crysteel Manufacturing has introduced the Aluminum Landscape line. The new Aluminum Landscape bodies combine the strength and convenience of Crysteel's proven Landscape Tipper with the lightweight efficiency and durability provided by aluminum construction. Crysteel's Aluminum Landscape bodies offer up to 13 percent more payload capacity than comparable steel bodies. They also have lower maintenance costs and greater durability, since aluminum doesn't require painting and won't rust. Click for more...

Horizontal Ejector Provides a New Way to Clear Snow and Ice →

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers, oil and gas equipment, and custom transportation solutions, announced the completion of a new truck body that will revolutionize the way state and municipal government agencies clear snow and ice from roadways, according to the manufacturer. The technology and the ejector ram, which is installed in the bed of the truck, eliminates the risks associated with overhead obstacles, reduces driver distraction, has a low center of gravity, and prevents roll overs that can occur from raising a dump body in unsafe conditions. Click for more...

International Truck Launches HX Series →

International Truck launched the International HX Series, a new line of Class 8 premium vocational trucks designed to deliver the strength and endurance required for the severe service industry. This is the first all-new vehicle introduced by International Truck since 2010. “The launch of the HX Series is an opportunity for International to recapture a leading position in the vocational market — a segment we previously led,” said Troy Clarke, president and CEO, Navistar Inc. Click for more...

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