Mixer Trucks

Integral dx Acquires Schwing Concrete Truck Mixer Product Line in U.S., Canada →

The RITALKA family of companies announced its acquisition of Schwing's concrete truck mixer product line in the United States and Canada. Schwing has been a leading manufacturer of truck mixers and entered the American market in 1982 in White Bear, Minn. The agreement was signed with Schwing on Sept. 22, 2020, and the new truck mixers will be marketed under RITALKA's INTEGRAL dx product line. INTEGRAL dx will continue providing the same genuine Schwing parts and service throughout the United States and Canada to keep equipment operating at maximum potential. Click for more...

Caterpillar Introduces the RM400 Rotary Mixer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar Inc. 's RM400 rotary mixer replaces the RM300 rotary mixer and offers many new features and enhancements including 19 percent more power, an enhanced operating environment and better maneuverability. These features help contractors achieve the demanding job specifications in both full-depth reclamation and soil stabilization applications. The machine delivers a 8 ft. (2.4 m) cutting width and weighs in at 51,809 lb. Click for more...

Mack Granite Model to be Available with Lytx Offer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Mack Trucks expanded the availability of a pre-wire option for equipment from Lytx — a global leader in video telematics — to the Mack Granite model. Mack made the announcement during a ride and drive event featuring Lytx DriveCam-equipped Mack models in Fontana, Calif. “Expanding the Lytx offer to our Granite model means customers with on- and off-road vocational applications have access to the latest safety solutions,” said David Pardue, vice president of connected vehicles and uptime services of Mack Trucks. Click for more...

Cemen Tech Leverages Automated Functionality for 2nd Generation C Series Volumetric Mixers →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Cemen Tech, a global leader in the manufacturing of concrete mixers, announced the next generation of its C Series volumetric concrete mixers with the introduction of the newest C60 model. This includes enhanced ACCU-POUR capabilities and new automated gates as a standard option. The company also has announced a new 24-hour parts commitment for customers in the contiguous United States to ensure optimal uptime and productivity across its entire product offering. Click for more...

New Kenworth T880S with Set-Forward Front Axle Meets Strong Vocational Demand →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Kenworth T880S recently entered into production, and trucks are rolling down the assembly line to fill current orders. The T880S is Kenworth's newest configuration and features a set-forward front axle, adding to the popular T880 lineup. “The T880S is well-suited for truck operators in ready-mix, dump and mobile crane applications where every incremental pound of payload delivered contributes directly to the bottom line,” said Kevin Baney, Kenworth assistant general manager for sales and marketing. Click for more...

Depth, Distance Challenges Setup of Concrete Equipment →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Construction of an iron ore collection pit in Reynolds, Ind., required both ingenuity and the right equipment to continuously pump concrete for its difficult-to-access foundation — located in a 100-ft. (30m) deep hole, 600 ft. (183 m) from the edge of an excavation. Overcoming the depth and distance, the unusual setup of four Putzmeister truck-mounted concrete boom pumps solved the concrete placing dilemma for owner Magnetation, LLC. Click for more...

Terex Debuts New FD5000 “Great Lakes” Mixer Truck at CONEXPO-CON/AGG →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The new Terex FD5000 “Great Lakes” front discharge mixer truck on display at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014, March 4-8 in Las Vegas, Nev., is the first Terex mixer truck powered by a compressed natural gas (CNG) engine. The new 12-liter Cummins ISX12G engine is available in 350-, 385- and 400-hp (261-, 287- and 298 kW) packages with respective torque settings of 1,450-, 1350- and 1450-ft-lb (1965-, 1830- and 1965 Nm), delivering comparable performance to diesel power package options for Terex mixer trucks. Click for more...

CIM Program Seeks Donations for World of Concrete Auction →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program — a business intensive program that awards students with a four-year Bachelor of Science degree in Concrete Industry Management — is seeking donations for its ninth annual auction to be held at the World of Concrete. The auction is scheduled for Jan. 22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click for more...

Time Takes Toll on the Talley →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Construction crews in Tennessee are preparing to replace an historic bridge that dates back to the 1920s. Built by the State Highway Department as part of the special toll bridge program, the Edward R. Talley Bridge in Hancock County is being retired due to significant deterioration. It currently remains open to the public, as teams work to complete a new structure by 2014. “The new bridge will not resemble the Edward R. Click for more...

Terex Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Mixer Truck Business →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In 1972, a group of midwestern ready mix concrete producers banded together to manufacture a new ready mix truck design, forming the Terex legacy brand Advance Mixer. “The front discharge mixer offered improved truck maneuverability at the job site and reduced job site labor requirements,” said David Rinas, director of sales and marketing of Terex Roadbuilding. “It also allowed concrete producers to make up to one additional load delivery per day, which today is equivalent to an extra $1,000 of revenue.”During the second half of 2012, Terex is celebrating the 40th anniversary of manufacturing front discharge mixer trucks by restarting its new truck assembly line in response to improving market conditions. Click for more...