Off-Highway Trucks

Gordon Hospital Oversees Multi-Phase Addition →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In Calhoun, Ga., Gordon Hospital is overseeing a multi-phase addition that will add 59,000 sq. ft. (5,481.3 sq m) to the facility. The $37 million price tag, which covers construction and medical equipment costs, includes the renovation of another 11,500 sq. ft. (1,068.4 sq m) of existing space. “This new construction, which is part of our overall health care service strategic growth plan, will streamline services for us and make it easier for patients and visitors to navigate the facility,” said Pete Weber, president and CEO of Gordon Hospital.” In addition, growing services at Gordon Hospital keep more jobs in our local community.”Included in the new construction will be the creation of a new patient tower entrance on the Red Bud Road side — a more direct route to visit patients in the hospital’s inpatient areas, including the progressive care unit. Click for more...

Guettler Brothers Purchases 10 Cat Trucks From Ring Power →

Guettler Brothers Construction of Fort Pierce, Fla., recently purchased 10 Caterpillar trucks from Ring Power Corporation of St. Augustine, Fla. In the past, the company utilized broker trucks for most of its jobs like many other construction businesses. But as work picked up, Guettler Brothers Construction started investing in creating its own fleet. "We were awarded the SR70 project back in 2010," Matthew Guettler said. Click for more...

Multi Machine’s Rayco RCT150 Tracked Dump Trucks →

Multi Machine's 2015 Rayco RCT150 tracked dump trucks were designed for greater stability on uneven terrains. This was accomplished by moving the cab forward on the frame, centering the weight load over the tracks. The RCT150 answers the call with capacity to carry a 15,000-lb. (6,804 kg) load. It includes a 260 hp Cummins QSB6.7 engine and its 28-in. (71 cm) wide rubber tracks yield ground pressure of just 4.0 psi when loaded. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the HM400-5 Articulated Dump Truck →

Komatsu America Corp. introduces its HM400-5 articulated dump truck. Featuring a net 469 HP (350 kW), the HM400-5 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine that is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. Komatsu’s Tier 4 Final engines are built on the solid foundation inaugurated in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu’s Tier 1 engines. This new articulated dump truck leverages Komatsu’s leadership in technology and innovation by delivering a more environmentally friendly engine that provides high levels of performance while reducing fuel consumption and operating costs, according to the company. Click for more...

Dungy to Give Keynote Address at The Work Truck Show →

Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy, whose teams averaged more wins in the regular season than those of any other head coach in league history, will serve as keynote speaker at The Work Truck Show 2015. His motivational address will be part of the President’s Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting on March 5. The Work Truck Show, North America’s largest work truck event, is produced annually by NTEA — The Association for the Work Truck Industry. Click for more...

Bell Trucks Help Power Triton Sitework Development →

At the job site where land is being cleared to make way for a new-home development in Durham, Jason Thomason knows he can rest easy in regards to at least two of the machines he uses. Thomason is the equipment manager of Triton Sitework Development in Raleigh. He is responsible for the machines his company is employing to help develop Jordan at Southpoint, a 100-acre-plus site that will one day encompass more than 200 homes. Click for more...

MotorWeek’s John Davis to Emcee 2015 Green Truck Summit →

John Davis, the Emmy Award-winning host, executive producer and creator of MotorWeek, will serve as master of ceremonies at the 2015 Green Truck Summit. As MC, he will introduce presenters for the Summit’s alternative fuel, advanced technology and regulatory update educational sessions, and also offer his own insights on clean vehicles. Held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show 2015, the Green Truck Summit provides real-world answers for many of the fuel and productivity questions fleet operators are asking. Click for more...

Doosan Introduces Articulated Dump Trucks That Have the Low, Safe Cost-Per-Ton Transported Rate →

Doosan’s two new articulated dump trucks (ADTs) for the 30.8 and 44 ton (28 and 40 t) weight class offer improved performance, fuel efficiency, and increased reliability, serviceability and operator comfort, according to the manufacturer. Doosan DA30-5 and DA40-5 ADTs have Tier IV compliant diesel engines and feature improvements to the driveline, engine and cab for all-around operator ease of use. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Launches Inaugural Mack Masters Competition →

Highlighting Mack’s commitment to superior support and service, the inaugural Mack Masters Competition recently kicked off with 991 dealership participants, making up 263 teams from 171 locations throughout the Mack Trucks dealer network. The winning team will take home the championship trophy following a hands-on competition June 16, 2015, at the Mack Customer Care Center in Allentown, Pa. The Mack Masters Competition tests participants’ knowledge of Mack systems and procedures through questions and tasks that require the teams to work together to research and solve problems related to every aspect of the service experience. Click for more...

Komatsu HM300-5 Articulated Dump Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Featuring a net 324 hp (242 kW), Komatsu's HM300-5 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D125E-7 engine that is EPA Tier IV Final emissions certified. Komatsu's Tier IV Final engines are built on the solid foundation inaugurated in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu's Tier I engines. This new articulated dump truck leverages Komatsu's leadership in technology and innovation by delivering a more environmentally friendly engine that provides high levels of performance while reducing fuel consumption and operating costs, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp.’s HD785-7 Off-Highway Dump Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.'s HD785-7 off-highway truck features a powerful, clean Komatsu SAA12V140E-3 turbocharged, after cooled engine that provides a maximum net output of 1,178 hp. High Performance for Enhanced Productivity The truck's engines deliver faster acceleration and higher travel speeds with high horsepower per ton. High torque at low speed, impressive acceleration and low fuel consumption ensure maximum productivity. Click for more...

Curry Supply to Offer Extended Warranties on New, Used Trucks →

Curry Supply Company will now be offering Premium 2000+ extended warranties for its new and used commercial service vehicles. Covered component possibilities for medium through heavy duty (Class 3 through Class 8) trucks include the engine, transmission, and differential, with optional coverage for turbocharger(s), engine fuel injectors, water pump, fuel pump, diesel particulate filter (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve(s). Click for more...

The Work Truck Show 2015 Addresses Fleet Manager’s Fears →

What’s keeping you awake at night? As part of its efforts to continuously improve The Work Truck Show, NTEA — The Association for the Work Truck Industry has added several new features for 2015 to provide answers for many of the common issues facing fleet managers. The Work Truck Show 2015, North America’s largest work truck event, is held March 4 to 6 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Click for more...

Terex Trucks Stronger Together With Volvo Partnership →

The newly named Terex Trucks is committed to its customers, products and dealers, said the company’s longstanding Managing Director Paul Douglas in a confident statement of intent almost two months since its acquisition by Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE). In his first public announcement since the company’s acquisition was completed on June 1, 2014, Douglas said that Terex Trucks would continue to operate as an independent business while at the same time drawing on the resources and expertise of its parent company. Click for more...

Volvo A25G, A30G Articulated Haulers Reinvent a Classic →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Since their debut in 1966, Volvo articulated haulers have stood as the construction equipment industry’s gold standard — and a leader in off-road productivity. The new Volvo G-Series articulated haulers carry on that tradition, with new features designed to improve comfort and productivity, according to the manufacturer. The new A25G and A30G articulated haulers are suited to a wide variety of applications in quarries, mining and earthmoving. Click for more...

Komatsu’s HD325-7 Dump Truck Increases Productivity →

Komatsu America Corp.’s HD325-7 is designed for sand and gravel and rock quarry sites. The truck increases productivity while lowering fuel consumption to provide a safer and more comfortable operator environment and offer improved durability and reliability, according to the manufacturer. The HD325-7 features a powerful, clean SAA6D140E-5 turbocharged, after-cooled diesel engine that provides a maximum net output of 498 hp (371 kW). Click for more...

Kenworth Introduces Allison Transmission’s FuelSense for Class 8, Medium Duty Trucks →

Kenworth has introduced Allison’s FuelSense packages for new Kenworth Class 8 and medium duty trucks specified with Allison Highway Series and Rugged Duty Series automatic transmissions. Allison’s FuelSense delivers a package of software and electronic controls that target critical components of a truck’s duty cycle to help enhance fuel savings. FuelSense incorporates features that automatically adapt shift schedules and torque, maximizing transmission efficiency based on load, grade and duty cycle, while maintaining superior performance. Click for more...

Reading Truck Body adds Ram Chassis Pool to Columbus →

Reading Truck Body, LLC, a manufacturer of vocational truck bodies, has worked closely with Ram Commercial Vehicles, part of The Chrysler Group LLC, to expand the Reading Ram chassis pool into the Columbus, Ohio, market. The central Ohio area has a large network of Ram Commercial Truck dealers who have strong relationships with the vocational businesses. This connection, along with the expanded access to Ram chassis, is a win-win for both the dealers and Reading. Click for more...

Mack Trucks Academy Receives CASE Accreditation →

Highlighting Mack’s focus on developing quality training programs to encourage better service for its customers, Mack Trucks Academy recently received Continuing Automotive Service Education (CASE) accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The accreditation acknowledges Mack’s focus on quality and offering customers superior after-purchase support and service. Click for more...

Philippi-Hagenbuch Introduces First Rear Eject Body Specifically for Underground Haul Trucks →

For the first time in its long history of innovating rear eject technologies for truck bodies, Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. (PHIL) has developed a body specifically for haul trucks that will never be used above ground. PHIL’s heavy-duty rear eject bodies are ideal for underground applications, such as mining, which require equipment that can take a beating, operate in low clearance environments and handle multiple types of loads. Click for more...

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