Off-Highway Trucks

PHIL Sideboards Help Maximize Volume, Minimize Spillage →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Off-highway trucks are designed to haul ton-after-ton of material throughout quarries and mines and traverse unpaved haul roads in the pursuit of building economies and infrastructure around the world. From time-to-time, the truck bodies on these trucks cannot contain the material they need to maximize efficiency. Whether the off-highway truck has a tailgate or not, the addition of PHIL sideboards is useful in increasing the volumetric capacity of the truck body, and it assists in minimizing material spillage over the body sides. Click for more...

Curtis Contracting Builds Va. Reservoir →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Curtis Contracting Inc. , West Point, Va., is currently working on a reservoir project for Greensville County, Va. When complete, the reservoir will serve as the county's raw-water facility, with an approximate storage capacity of 1 billion gal. Martin Harrell, project manager of Curtis Contracting, who has been with the company for five years, reported the project began December of 2017 and currently has a 730-day duration, which allows for a substantial completion date of December 2019. Click for more...

Cat 740 GC Expands Articulated Truck Lineup →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Cat 740 GC articulated dump truck (ADT) re-introduces the 40-ton (36.3 t) size class to the Cat ADT range. The new model is designed to incorporate the features and performance of models currently in the ADT lineup, including new controls, transmission-protection features, hoist-assist system, advanced traction-control system, stability-assist system and a fuel-saving ECO mode. In addition, the 740 GC also incorporates the latest automatic retarder-control system, which requires no input from the operator, resulting in greater operating efficiency. Click for more...

Brawny Artic, Rigid Off-Road Trucks Keep Jobs Moving Along →

From Construction Equipment Guide... No matter their size or configuration, off-road haul trucks would have to be considered as the “strong men” on any construction site or quarry. Whether they are big, rigid haulers (off-roads with conventional front steering and rear-wheel drive), articulated haulers (more maneuverable trucks with a tractor and a trailer section) or compact dumpers, these burly machines are designed to carry heavy loads of dirt and rock in and out of a work area. Click for more...

Cat Hosts Autonomous Haul Truck Demo in Tinaja Hills, Ariz. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The future is here. In the most remote places on earth, trucks hauling an upwards of 400 tons — about the weight of 200 cars — roam from pit to crusher with no humans in sight. These trucks are part of Caterpillar's Cat Command for Hauling system, commonly referred to as autonomous trucking. Cat recently hosted a demonstration and learning event on the latest autonomous and Minestar technology at the Tinaja Hills facility in Southern Arizona. Click for more...

John Deere Introduces Articulated Dump Truck Transmission Warranty →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Reinforcing its commitment to providing best-in-class construction equipment, John Deere now offers an extended coverage of five-years/15,000-hours as part of its articulated dump truck (ADT) transmission warranty on all new E-Series models. “This industry-leading warranty emphasizes our dedication to producing reliable and durable ADTs,” said Maryanne Graves, product marketing manager, articulated dump trucks, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Upgraded Terex Trucks TA300 Offers 5 Percent Fuel Efficiency Improvement →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terex Trucks has updated its TA300 articulated hauler with the introduction of a new and improved transmission. The 30-ton (28-t) workhorse will now incorporate the latest EP320 transmission from ZF as standard. This results in a 5 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, as well as enhanced performance and productivity, when compared to the previous model working in the same application. The new transmission comes with eight forward gears as well as four reverse gears, higher overall gear ratio spread, equal ratio steps between gears and optimized gear shifting with partial load shifts. Click for more...

Caterpillar Delivers 50,000th Cat Articulated Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In a year of multiple significant milestones for Cat mining and infrastructure trucks, Caterpillar announced delivery of its 50,000th articulated truck from its Peterlee, U.K., manufacturing facility. Since the start of Cat branded articulated truck manufacturing in 1985, Caterpillar has become an industry leader of the articulated truck design. “The articulated truck has been a key member of Caterpillar's core product line since it was developed in Peterlee, which has always been its proud home. Click for more...

Bridgestone Expanding Off-the-Road Tire Production at Illinois Plant →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bridgestone Americas announced a $12 million investment that will expand production to include popular off-the-road (OTR) tire sizes at its Bloomington, Ill., plant. The plant will produce multiple sizes and patterns in 29, 33 and 35-in. OTR tires, which until now have only been produced by Bridgestone in Japan. “As an industry leader, Bridgestone is committed to meet the evolving needs of our customers in the OTR segment,” said Bridget Neal, president, off-the-road tires, Bridgestone Americas. Click for more...

Royal Tire Features Tires Designed for Reparability, Offers Latest Products →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Whether you dig, scrape, load, haul or dump material, your job is to make sure the work gets done on time and within your budget. You need to get the most value out of the money you invest in your people and your equipment by finding innovative ways to work more efficiently and more productively. You need to minimize costly downtime and at the same time increase tons per hour. In this never-ending quest, machines, operators and tires take a brutal beating digging and hauling heavy loads over rugged terrain. 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...

International Launch of Volvo Rigid Hauler Range →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled its new range of Volvo-branded rigid haulers to customers and dealers at the company's Motherwell facility in Scotland. Guests got their first glimpse of the new machines — which consist of the R45D, R60D, R70D and the flagship R100E — on April 10. The star of the show was the R100E, a completely new rigid hauler that combines a wealth of market and customer knowledge with proven components, new technologies and a striking new design — all providing a cost-effective and productive solution to fulfil the needs of today's mining and quarrying customers, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Design Refinements Address Operator Safety, Convenience, Control, Powertrain →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Three new Cat articulated trucks — 730, 730 EJ (Ejector), and 735 — have been extensively redesigned, enhancing the field-proven features and performance of their C-Series predecessors (730C2, 730C2 EJ, and 735C) with new operator stations — including new controls, transmission-protection features, new hoist-assist system, advanced traction control system, new stability-assist system and a fuel saving ECO operating mode. Click for more...

Bridgestone to Showcase Intelligent Off-the-Road Tire Solutions at AGG1 2018 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) will showcase its portfolio of off-the-road (OTR) products and technologies at the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Aggregates Academy and Expo (AGG1) and World of Asphalt 2018 Show and Conference, March 6-8 in Houston at booth #1352. A leader in the construction and aggregates tire industry, Bridgestone will demonstrate how the company's intelligent products, integrated technologies and best-in-class services work together to improve productivity and lower total cost of ownership for its customers. Click for more...

John Deere 310E ADT Recognized with 2017 Good Design Award for Innovation, Architectural Excellence →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The John Deere 310E articulated dump truck (ADT) has been recognized with a Good Design Award for design excellence and innovation. The Good Design Awards Program, presented by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, showcases the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial, product and graphic designs produced around the world. "We are thrilled to receive the 2017 Good Design Award for the 310E ADT," said Maryanne Graves, ADT product marketing manager, John Deere Construction & Forestry. Click for more...

Terex TA300 Artic Hauler Works at Scotland's Barite Mine →

From Construction Equipment Guide... With confidence in the investment returns that Terex Trucks' machines offer, mining contractor Barhaul has purchased a new 30.8 ton (28 t) capacity TA300 articulated dump truck, for use in a barite mine near Aberfeldy in Perthshire, Scotland. Supplied by Terex Trucks' UK distributor, TDL Equipment, the TA300 has consistently impressed Barhaul with its ability to power through the harshest environments. 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...

Palmer Johnson Power Systems Reaches Milestone →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Palmer Johnson Power Systems specializes in servicing and supplying components for heavy-duty, off highway transmissions and axles, along with diesel engine services. This year, the company is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Palmer Johnson Power Systems started as a spin-off of super yacht builder Palmer Johnson Yachts. Today, the company currently operates six sales and service branches across North America with more than 110 dedicated employees. Click for more...

Brand-New Bell Trucks Put in Heavy-Duty Hours at Quarries →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hauling rock out of a quarry is about as heavy-duty as any job can get. The people that do it have to be tough and stay sharp for hours each day both to stay safe and to keep the material moving. But they also cannot accomplish their task successfully without the right kind of equipment. Mining and hauling demands stout and reliable machinery. It is hugely important, too, that material hauling be done efficiently to keep fuel costs low for the company moving the rock out of the pit. Click for more...

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