Military 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...

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...

Mack Defense Headquarters Relocates to the Mack Customer Center →

To better serve customers, as well as enhance its capability to support military and government contracts, Mack Defense has relocated its headquarters to the Mack Customer Center (MCC) located in Allentown, Pa. The move, which was recently completed, also provides Mack Defense additional working space and access to other MCC amenities. "The Mack Customer Center is an outstanding facility and presents our company and the Mack brand in a way we could not replicate at our previous location," said David Hartzell, president, Mack Defense. 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...

Mack Defense Presents U.S. Army with Keys to First M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks →

Mack Defense celebrated the official handover of the first five Mack Granite model-based M917A3 heavy dump trucks (HDT) to the U.S. Army during a ceremony at the Mack Customer Center. Leadership from Mack Defense presented the keys to officials with the U.S. Army in front of attendees, including several representatives of local and state-elected officials. Beginning in July, the trucks will enter up to 40 weeks of rigorous durability testing at the U.S. Click for more...