Truck and Trailer Equipment Articles

Trolley-Capable 860E-1K Joins Komatsu’s Fleet of Mining Trucks →

Komatsu America Corp.’s 860E-1K electric drive rigid frame dump truck has a nominal payload of 280 tons (254 t) and a factory installed trolley-capable option. The power plant in the 860E is the Komatsu SSDA16V160, a 2,700 hp, 16-cylinder, two-stage turbocharged diesel. Komatsu’s trolley system can be utilized on either 1,600 or 1,800 volt lines, allowing the 860E to propel uphill faster while the engine RPM reduces, thereby saving fuel and extending the life of the engine compared to non-trolley, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

A Lane of Their Own: VDOT to Add Truck Climbing Lanes on I-81 →

A new truck climbing lane is currently under construction in Virginia along Interstate 81 in Rockbridge County near Lexington. The project is reportedly in line with a resolution passed by the Commonwealth Transportation Board in Oct. 2006 that directed the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to implement a program of safety improvements to I-81, including the construction of truck climbing lanes. Click for more...

Mack to Participate in SuperTruck Development →

Mack Trucks Inc. will participate in the development of technologies to improve the freight-moving efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of a SuperTruck contract with the U.S. Department of Energy under which the Volvo Group, of which Mack is a part, is scheduled to receive $19 million in federal funding. Mack builds its trucks in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, at the company’s Macungie Assembly Operations. Click for more...

TRP Announces Mirrors for All Makes of Trucks and Tractors →

TRP Aftermarket Parts recently introduced a line of mirrors for all makes of Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks. “TRP mirrors are manufactured to the highest quality standards providing operators with an outstanding product for today’s market,” said Everett Seymoure, global manager of TRP. TRP?offers many styles of mirrors, such as an 8-in. convex mirror and a 7-in. by 16 in. west coast mirror. Click for more...

Steve Brutschy Joins H.O. Penn as Its New On-Highway Truck Sales Specialist →

Alan Sanzenbacher, vice president of business development at H.O. Penn Machinery Company Inc. announced that Steve Brutschy has joined H.O. Penn as an on-highway truck sales specialist. In his new position Brutschy will be responsible for sales of Caterpillar’s new CT660 vocational truck for the New York City and Long Island markets. Brutschy comes to H.O. Penn with more than 17 years of experience in the heavy duty on-highway industry. Click for more...

Yancey Bros. Hosts Cat Truck Event at Its Austell Facility →

Caterpillar’s first-ever on-highway truck model rolled onto the showroom floor at Yancey Bros. Co.’s Austell, Ga., headquarters on July 22. Contractors and trucking firm representatives turned out in droves with approximately 300 attending the preview of the new Cat CT660 which was held in conjunction with Yancey’s customer appreciation cookout. Designed with the truck operator in mind, the cab construction of the Cat CT660 vocational truck is the result of customer input and years of Caterpillar research. Click for more...

The Work Truck Show Commits to Indianapolis Through 2013 →

The NTEA will hold The Work Truck Show, North America’s largest work truck event, in Indianapolis, Ind., March 6 to 8, 2012, at the Indiana Convention Center. The Annual NTEA Convention, educational sessions and Green Truck Summit kick off March 5. The NTEA will hold its annual event in Indianapolis in 2013, as well. The announcement follows the record-setting Work Truck Show held in Indianapolis in March 2011. Click for more...

Doosan Moxy 41-Ton Articulated Dump Truck Combines Power, Stability and Traction →

The Doosan Moxy MT41 articulated dump truck offers high horsepower per ton of loaded weight, a free-swinging rear tandem bogie and a special articulation system for enhanced productivity and driving performance. The MT41 is powered by a 444-hp (331 kW), Tier III compliant Scania diesel engine that provides a power-to-weight ratio of 6.38 hp (4.7 kW) per ton. It has a payload capacity of 82,010 lbs. Click for more...

High-Lift Steering Axle Suspension Improves Ride, Extends Tire, Trailer Life →

The high lift ParaMax Suspension System, now available on all Titan trailers, offers a more comfortable ride and a longer tire and trailer life for haulers who operate on rough roads and off-road sites, according to the manufacturer. The ParaMax high-lift steering axle system, designed by Titan Trailers Inc., is rated to 25,000 lbs. (11,340 kg) with steer angles at 30 degrees. The suspension was designed to provide extreme travel and high-lift capabilities of up to 10.5 and 13.5 in. Click for more...

Cat 775G Off-Highway Truck Meets Tough Emissions Standards →

The Cat 775G off-highway truck sets new performance standards for the model while meeting U.S. EPA Tier IV final emissions standards. A combination of new drive train strategies and a five percent power increase over the previous model enable the 70-ton (63.5 t) payload class truck to hold a higher gear when climbing 10 percent grades in most applications. A number of new components and control changes boost efficiency. Click for more...

First Model in New Cat Vocational Truck Line Ready for Work →

The Cat CT660 is the first model in a full line of Class 8 vocational trucks designed to work as transit mixers, refuse haulers, dump trucks and in any application requiring a heavy-duty truck with the reliability, durability and low cost of ownership. “This is an exciting historic milestone for Caterpillar,” said Steve Gosselin, vice president of customer services support division. “The CT660 is a natural expansion of the Cat product line and a perfect complement to other Cat equipment on the job site. Click for more...

Mack Introduces Enhancements to Vocational Truck Lineup →

Mack Trucks Inc. has introduced a series of enhancements to its MackGranite conventional straight trucks and the heavy-haul Titan by Mack model. The Granite medium-heavy duty (MHD) is designed to meet the needs of customers, like some municipalities, who don’t put their trucks through all the rigors Granite models can handle — customers for whom a lighter spec gets the job done. “In the current economic environment, companies are taking an even harder look at how much truck they truly need,” said Curtis Dorwart, Mack vocational products marketing manager. Click for more...

Michelin Launches XDR2 Tire for Rigid Dump Trucks →

Michelin Earthmover unveiled the Michelin XDR2 tire for severe mining and quarry applications. The tire — designed for rigid dump trucks — offers up to 20 percent more tread life than its predecessor, the Michelin XDR tire and is available in a 27R49 size. Additional sizes will be available later in the year. “The best has gotten better,” said Luc Minguet, president of Michelin Earthmover Tires worldwide. Click for more...

Felling Trailers Selects GE Capital for Inventory Financing Program →

GE Capital’s Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business announced an agreement with Felling Trailers to provide floorplan financing options for dealers purchasing its brands. The $2.3 million facility covers dealers in the United States and Canada. “We are pleased to offer this GE Capital financing program to our family of Felling dealers. We value their demonstrated commitment to our business and the industry as a whole,” said Patrick Jennissen, marketing and sales director of Felling Trailers. Click for more...

Neutgens Excavating Purchases Felling’s X-Force Trailer →

Neutgens Excavating purchased an X-FORCE 55-ton (50 t) detachable trailer from Felling Trailers Inc. The X-Force trailer it ordered was fairly customized, as it included a 4 ft. (1.2 m) beavertail with air-operated rear loading ramps. It will be using the trailer to haul various pieces of heavy equipment. Neutgens Excavating has been in business for 44 years and is owned and operated by brothers Matt, Tim and Tom Neutgens. Click for more...

Cat Announces ’Win a Cat Truck’ Contest →

Vocational truck owners hoping to be among the first to get behind the wheel of the new Cat CT660 vocational truck have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when Caterpillar launches its “Win a Cat Truck” contest on Aug. 1, 2011. One winner, chosen through online voting, will be presented with a brand-new CT660 — the first model in a full line of Cat on-highway vocational trucks. Entering the “Win a Cat Truck” contest is simple. Click for more...

Superior Introduces New Truck With Discharge Conveyor for Larger Feed Heights →

Superior Industries has a new addition to its line of RazerTail truck unloaders. The new model is equipped with a 48-ft. (14.6 m) folding discharge conveyor. This development in design gives users the flexibility to hit higher feed points, eliminating the need for transfer conveyors between the truck unloader and larger radial stacking conveyors like Superior’s TeleStacker conveyor. Discharge heights hydraulically adjust between 8 to 12 ft. Click for more...

Superior Industries Introduces Extra-Large Capacity Razertail Truck Unloader →

Superior Industries, a manufacturer of conveyor systems and components, has a new addition to its line of RazerTail truck unloaders. The extra-large capacity addition is available with a 72-in.-wide by 75-ft. and 6-in.- (183 cm by 23 m by 15 cm) long belt. The unit is engineered to transfer up to 1650 STPF of 100 PCF material from a haul truck. Engineered to handle material up to 8-in. (20 cm)-minus, the new large capacity RazerTail truck unloader features a deeper hopper and an 8-ft. Click for more...

LowPro Drive-Over Truck Unloader Maximizes Efficiency →

KPI-JCI, Kolberg Pioneer Inc.’s 2148-50LP low pro truck unloader reduces set-up time compared to conventional truck unloading systems, according to the manufacturer. The low 3 ft. (.9 m) profile of the 48 in. (122 cm) low pro delivers convenience, efficiency, ease-of-use and environmentally friendly characteristics. “The drive over truck unloader provides an efficient solution for unloading material where you need it,” said Jodi Heirigs, product manager at Kolberg-Pioneer Inc. Click for more...

Terex Adds the TA250 Articulated Truck to Its Off-Road Truck Line-Up →

Boasting a maximum payload capacity of 27.5 tons (25 t), a heaped capacity of 20.3 cu. yds. (15.5 cu m) and a 365-hp (272 kW) engine with a high-capacity cooling system designed especially for hauler applications, the Terex TA250 is engineered to be productive in extreme working conditions, from arctic to desert environments. Joining the TA300 and TA400 models already available in the North American market, the TA250 is well-suited for diverse applications such as quarrying, mining, construction and road maintenance, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

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