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New Alternative to Truck’s PTO Helps Peterson Tractor Co. →
Life in the landfill is hard on equipment. The constant pushing of garbage and dirt puts a heavy strain on the hydraulics and drive train of large bulldozers. Compactors take a constant beating to prepare the trash to be covered. It’s a dirty, harsh work environment that’s tough on equipment. And it’s a job that cannot afford any downtime: if the trash isn’t covered by the end of the work day — a legal requirement — no one goes home until it is. Click for more...
Terex TA40 Articulated Off-Highway Truck Offers High Power, Torque →
With an engine power of 450 hp (335 kW) and a hauling capacity of 41.9 tons (38 t), with a heaped capacity of 30.3 cu.yd. (23 cu m), the Terex TA40 Generation 7 TA articulated off-highway truck offers high power, high torque and Tier III emission-certified engines. The dual-slope tail chute allows for complete and quick material ejection. A spacious, ergonomic cab is equipped with air-suspended, fully adjustable operators’ seats for maximum operator comfort. Click for more...
Calif.’s Service Rock Products Taps Kenworth PremierCare →
The thought of picking up the phone or listening to voicemails in the morning no longer makes Service Rock Products shop supervisor Steve Womack cringe. “I used to get complaints from our mechanics that they didn’t have the parts needed to complete repairs, and operators or plant managers would complain about repair delays or repairs that didn’t get done. These complaints are all but gone,” said Womack, who credits the Kenworth PremierCare Connect Enterprise program and the company’s team of shop personnel who helped implement it. Click for more...
Minnesota-Based Midland Equipment Designs Dump Trailers for Customers →
Midland Equipment custom builds dump trailers out of steel, stainless steel or aluminum. The company has a variety of designs and features available and do new or replacement trailers to exact needs. Custom features for Midland Equipment’s dump trailers include:• crossmemeberless or crossmember bodies• .18 or .25-in. (.45 or .63 cm) HARDOX AR450 floors• 24 or 36 in. (60 or 91 cm) sides• 10-gauge steel or [.12, .15 and .18 in. Click for more...
Kenworth Scores Well in J.D. Power’s Truck Satisfaction Study →
Kenworth Truck Company received the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among Class 8 truck owners in the Over the Road and Vocational Segments, according to the new J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study released. The annual study ranks customer satisfaction by evaluating manufacturer performance in the areas of vehicle performance, quality, warranty and cost of ownership. Click for more...
Worldwide Equipment Sales Unveils New Wrecker Body →
At the Chicago Auto Show, Worldwide Equipment Sales LLC was asked by Ford Motor Company to introduce the new 2009 Ford F-450 X-Cab complete with the Jerr-Dan MPL-NG self-loading wrecker body. The Jerr-Dan MPL-NG self-loading wrecker body promotes safety and damage free-towing. “The Jerr-Dan self-loading wrecker body is by far the best on the market with its low profile crossbar, self leveling system, positive and negative tilt and enclosed cylinders,” Patrick Winer, president, Worldwide Equipment Sales LLC said. Click for more...
Felling Trailers Offers Customized Trailer →
A concrete cutting company located in western United States needed a hydraulic dump trailer, but not just an ordinary dump; it needed one that had a stationary platform in front of the dump box to accommodate its MT52 mini track loader. Working together with Felling Trailers, the FT-10 DT HD-SP was created. The trailer consists of an 8 ft. (2.4 m) hydraulic dump box with a 42 in. wide by 96 in. (107 by 244 cm) long stationary platform in front of the dump box with a total deck length of 12 ft. Click for more...
UltraShift HV Transmission Available in Ford’s F650, F750 →
Eaton Corporation’s UltraShift Highway Value (HV) transmission is now available as a data book option for Ford F650 Super Duty and Ford F750 Super Duty series trucks. The UltraShift HV transmission is a fully automated transmission for Class 6 and 7 vehicles with diesel engines in the 195 to 260 hp (145 to 194 kW) range. Tests conducted by an independent firm in accordance with SAE J1526 Joint TMC/SAE Fuel Consumption In-Service Test Procedure, Type III determined that the UltraShift HV transmission delivers better fuel efficiency in a variety of duty cycles than a conventional automatic transmission. Click for more...
IMT SiteStar Lube Trucks Include Radio Remotes →
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc.’s (IMT) SiteStar lube trucks now include radio remote control capabilities. This brings the option of radio remotes to service technicians doing preventative maintenance in the field. The new radio remotes can activate/deactivate the oil pumping system, start or stop the chassis, or control the engine throttle. These remotes increase productivity by decreasing the amount of time the service technician spends walking back and forth between the truck and the equipment. Click for more...
STECO’s ’The Hauf’ Trailer Features U-Formed Side Posts →
Designated “The Hauf,” Steco’s dump trailer features formed side posts that extend downward from one side of the trailer across the bottom of the bed and up the opposite side, providing a complete U-frame and curved corners. Using purchased forms and equipment from the previous builder of this design, STECO’s The Hauf features the same continuous weld of the U-formed side posts, the same smooth bed with easy-to-clean corners, and the same top-hinged tailgate with remote air-controlled open and lock. Click for more...
Hyundai Asks Buyers to ’Think Again!’ With New 9 Series →
At ConExpo earlier this year, a pre-production version of the R210LC-9 was debuted. On Dec. 11 and 12 the R210LC-9 and R290LC-9 models were unveiled to Hyundai dealer principals in Orlando, Fla. The R210LC-9 and R290LC-9 will be available to the market in the first quarter of 2009. Also at the launch meeting, Hyundai previewed two additional 9 series models, the R140LC-9 and the R250LC-9 that will become available later this year. Click for more...
Hyundai Unveils New 9 Series Excavators →
At ConExpo earlier this year, a pre-production version of the R210LC-9 was debuted. On Dec. 11 and 12 the R210LC-9 and R290LC-9 models were unveiled to Hyundai dealer principals in Orlando, Fla. The R210LC-9 and R290LC-9 will be available to the market in the first quarter of 2009. Also at the launch meeting, Hyundai previewed two additional 9 series models, the R140LC-9 and the R250LC-9 that will become available later this year. Click for more...
Operators Hit the Ground Running With TC37 Crawler Excavator →
Designed to turn 360 degrees within the width of its tracks, the Terex TC37 zero tail swing excavator is at home in confined and restricted areas. Ideal for utility contractors, this mini allows operators to get up close and personal in places where conventional excavators can’t fit. “If you’re working in an alley, next to a building, or on a street, where traffic is an issue, you can be certain that the rear of the TC37 isn’t going to swing out into traffic or into a wall,” explained Lowell Stout, Terex Compact Equipment product manager. Click for more...
Kenworth T800 Adds Automatic Transmission Offerings →
Kenworth has introduced new automatic transmission offerings for customers in construction and short-haul applications with high horsepower requirements. Customers can now order the Kenworth T800 with Allison 4000 and 4500 series transmissions when spec’d with Cummins ISX engines, not to exceed 1,650 ft.-lbs. “The new Kenworth T800 configuration offers the benefits of automatic transmissions while also meeting high horsepower requirements,” said Gary Moore, Kenworth assistant general manager for marketing and sales. Click for more...
Doosan Infracore Portable Power Upgrades Mobile Line →
Doosan Infracore Portable Power has upgraded several models in its mobile generator portfolio to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s current standards for mobile, off-highway, diesel-powered equipment. The portfolio now includes a total of 10 models ranging from 25 to 570 kVA, all of which comply with current EPA emissions regulations in North America. All models are assembled at the Doosan Infracore Portable Power factory in Statesville, N.C. Click for more...
Operators Hit the Ground Running With TC37 Excavator →
Designed to turn 360 degrees within the width of its tracks, the Terex TC37 zero-tail swing excavator is at home in confined and restricted areas. Ideal for utility contractors, this mini allows operators to get up close and personal in places where conventional excavators can’t fit. “If you’re working in an alley, next to a building, or on a street, where traffic is an issue, you can be certain that the rear of the TC37 isn’t going to swing out into traffic or into a wall,” explained Lowell Stout, Terex Compact Equipment product manager. Click for more...
Hyundai Asks Buyers to ’Think Again!’ With New 9 Series →
At ConExpo earlier this year, a pre-production version of the R210LC-9 was debuted. On Dec. 11 and 12 the R210LC-9 and R290LC-9 models were unveiled to Hyundai dealer principals in Orlando, Fla. The R210LC-9 and R290LC-9 will be available to the market in the first quarter of 2009. Also at the launch meeting, Hyundai previewed two additional 9 series models, the R140LC-9 and the R250LC-9 that will become available later this year. Click for more...
Kraft Power Expands Sales, Service Facility to Massillon →
Kraft Power Corporation has selected Massillon, Ohio, as the site for its new 30,000-sq.-ft. service and sales facility. The new facility was constructed in early 2007 on approximately 9 acres in the NEOCOM Industrial Park, Millennium Blvd. The company has relocated from Canton, Ohio, which it has occupied since 1997. The new facility allows Kraft Power to expand its service capabilities for overhauling engine power systems, as well as fabricating custom engine systems. Click for more...
Mack Develops Low NOx Solution for CARB Idling Rules →
MACK MP7 and MP8 engines have been certified to meet California’s 2008 criteria to limit emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) while idling. This means Mack customers with compliant engines will not have to shut down their engines after five minutes of idling as otherwise required by California regulations which took effect earlier this year. The California Air Resources Board requires trucks to stop idling after no more than five minutes, under most circumstances. Click for more...
Peter Kiewit Sons Relies on Kenworth for Winter Games →
When the Winter Olympic Games open in British Columbia in 2010, athletes and visitors will travel a spectacular 60-mi. route along Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay to the Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Ski Area. The winding highway ascends past Howe Sound with grades up to 10 percent. An ambitious $600 million engineering and highway reconstruction project for the Olympics route involves a consortium of engineering and construction firms, including contractor Peter Kiewit Sons Co. Click for more...
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