Off-Highway Trucks

Terex Agrees to Sell Truck Business To Volvo for $160 Million →

Terex Corporation has announced that it has agreed to sell its truck business to Volvo Construction Equipment for cash proceeds of approximately $160 million. The truck business manufactures and sells off-highway rigid and articulated haul trucks. Included in the transaction is the manufacturing facility in Motherwell, Scotland. The sale, which is subject to government regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is targeted to close in the first half of 2014. Click for more...

Cat 725C/730C Articulated Truck Bare-Chassis Models Expand Customer Capability →

The Cat 725C and 730C articulated truck bare-chassis models combine the durability, reliability and performance of Cat C Series articulated dump trucks with the capacity to mount specialty equipment, including application specific bodies (coal and trash, for example), water tanks and spray systems, fuel- and lube-service components, hook-lift systems, container-transport systems and flat-bed dump platforms. Click for more...

Cat 770G, 772G Off-Highway Trucks Have New Control Features →

The Cat 770G and 772G off-highway trucks have been designed with major advancements in emissions control technology, transmission and traction control systems; frame, drive train, and cooling system enhancements; added operator amenities; and serviceability improvements. Many of the features introduced on larger Cat G Series trucks are being incorporated on the new 770G and 772G models. With nominal rated payload capacities of 40 and 52 tons (36.3 and 47.1 t), respectively, the new trucks use Cat C15 (770G) and C18 (772G) engines, with net power ratings of 477 (770G) and 550 (772G) hp (356 and 410 kW). Click for more...

$1.5B Deal Struck to Replace Goethals Bridge →

NEW YORK (AP) A deal has been finalized to pay for a $1.5 billion replacement for the Goethals Bridge between Elizabeth, N.J., and Staten Island, N.Y. It’s a public-private deal in which a group of developers will make equity contributions and receive payments over 35 years. The amount of the payments depends on the performance of the contractors hired by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which owns the bridge. Click for more...

Cat C Series Articulated Trucks Redesigned for Added Value →

The new Cat C Series articulated dump trucks — 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ ejector — feature new engines with more power, advanced transmission control, enhanced operator amenities, new serviceability features, and for the 730C and 730C EJ models, automatic traction control. The design of the new models centers largely on customer requests for increased productivity, lower operating costs, superior availability, long-term durability, added rimpull/retarding capability, ease of operation, high resale value and maximum rental margins. Click for more...

Wilkinson Purchases Manitex 40124SHL Boom Truck →

Having grown up in the crane rental business, Todd Wilkinson knows what it takes to run a successful operation. “My father owned a steel erection company when I was young, and I can remember many summers hanging on the side of a boom truck,” Wilkinson said. “I’ve worked for a couple of large rental companies, and saw a need for a smaller more affordable crane rental in the Charlotte, N.C., area. Click for more...

Terex Donates Truck Crane Pink Paint Job to Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer Research →

A new Terex T 340-1 Hydraulic Truck Crane recently completed its journey from Waverly, Iowa, to Atlanta, Georgia, sporting a fresh new pink paint job, donated by Terex Cranes. In addition to lifting material to help with the construction and renovation of structures, this new Terex crane will raise awareness and provide fundraising opportunities to support breast cancer research. The owner of the new crane, Phoenix Crane Rental of Mableton, Ga., supports organizations that help to save and strengthen the lives of those fighting breast cancer, and the new crane is just one method to help with their support. Click for more...

Condoleezza Rice to Deliver Keynote at 2014 Truck Show →

Condoleezza Rice, the 66th secretary of state of the United States, has been named keynote speaker of The Work Truck Show 2014. Her address is part of the President’s Breakfast and NTEA Annual Meeting on March 6. The Work Truck Show 2014 is held March 5 to 7, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Educational programming, including the Green Truck Summit, begins March 4. 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...

Mack Reveals Design for 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree Truck →

Mack Trucks revealed the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree truck decal design, which will be proudly displayed on the two custom Mack Pinnacle models charged with transporting the 2013 Capitol Christmas Tree cross-country from the state of Washington to Washington, D.C. The design features Mack the Bulldog resolutely pulling a lit Christmas tree on a sled toward the U.S. Capitol. In the background is the U.S. Click for more...

C.N. Wood Named Distributor of New Way Refuse Trucks →

C.N. Wood Company is now the authorized distributor of the complete and varied line of New Way refuse trucks for all of New England. New Way refuse trucks and product support will be available from all six C.N. Wood Company locations, including Woburn, Mass.; Avon, Mass.; Whately, Mass.; Johnson, R.I.; New Haven, Conn.; and Westbrook, Maine. New Way offers a full line of refuse equipment, which includes front loaders, rear loaders, satellite bodies, recycling bodies, side loaders and automated side loaders. Click for more...

Don’t Let These Common Mistakes Kill Your Next Work Truck Spec →

At its most basic level, a work truck is a piece of equipment that helps your employees do their jobs. Since well-designed equipment enhances productivity, your objective when designing a work truck is to optimize the vehicle to achieve the best overall return for dollar spent. But three common mistakes can jeopardize your results and lead to a work truck that just doesn't work. Here's some advice on to to defeat these spec' killers and write a killer spec', instead. Click for more...

Kenworth T880 Vocational Truck Now Available for Order →

The Kenworth T880 — the flagship of Kenworth’s outstanding vocational trucks — is now available for order. Introduced at the 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show, the Kenworth T880 is especially suited for vocational customers who demand a durable and reliable truck, including dump, mixer, refuse and heavy haul applications. The Kenworth T880 is standard with the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated up to 500 hp (373 kW) and 1,850 lb.-ft. Click for more...

Towmaster Truck Equipment Announces New Territory Manager →

Towmaster Truck Equipment has announced the addition of Brett Stinar to the Towmaster team. As territory manager, Stinar will cover Minnesota, Wisconsin and eastern North Dakota, with responsibility for the sales and market expansion of OSP/Pal-Pro Mechanic’s, Service Body, and Crane product lines distributed through Towmaster. Stinar also will represent Towmaster’s HT (hydraulic tail) and DTG (detachable gooseneck) trailer models to the agricultural market within the same territory. Click for more...

HM400-3 Powered by Komatsu Tier IV Interim Engine Technology →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Komatsu HM400-3 articulated truck is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine with a net horsepower of 469 hp (350 kW) and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. Komatsu built on its Tier III engine platform to design a more environmentally friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer. With the introduction of the Komatsu Care program, every Komatsu Tier IV Interim construction machine comes standard with complimentary factory scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours or the first three years (whichever occurs first), and includes two complimentary Komatsu diesel particulate filter (KDPF) exchanges within the first five years. Click for more...

Komatsu Revolutionizes 200 Ton Truck Class With the 730E-8 →

Komatsu America Corp.’s 730E-8 mining truck with AC electric drive technology is built on the success of the 730E DC drive haul truck. The 730E-8 utilizes a modern design concept with proven drive system technology and advancements in structure, hydraulics and telemetry. Designed for the FutureKomatsu recognizes that mining investment requires careful consideration for the total cost of ownership over the life of an asset. Click for more...

Truck Utilities Celebrates 50 Years With Open House →

Truck Utilities welcomed guests to its open house to celebrate 50 years of business on Sept. 18 at its Maplewood, Minn., location. Those who attended were treated to a pig roast catered by Divine Swine out of Lakeville, Minn. Since 1963 Truck Utilities Inc. has been a single source for utility, crane and commercial vehicle needs, according to the company. Truck Utilities Inc. performs many types of service and repairs that range from light welding and metal bending to custom bodies and installations. Click for more...

Volvo CE F- Series: Bringing Innovation to the Job →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Volvo F-Series line includes four models, ranging in capacity from the 26.5-ton (24 t) A25F to the 43-ton (39 t) A40F. Designed for Power and Fuel EfficiencyVolvo F-Series articulated haulers are equipped with Volvo D11 (A25F, A30F), D13 (A35F), and D16 (A40F) Tier IVi engines featuring Volvo advanced combustion technology (V-ACT). V-ACT is environmentally friendly technology that provides the engine with high torque at low revolutions to improve fuel efficiency, reduce noise levels and increase engine life. Click for more...

Pyle Equipment Launches Truck, Utility Auction →

Pyle Equipment Auctions, West Virginia’s largest remarketer of heavy equipment and fleet surplus, is launching a monthly truck and utility auction. This sale is a collaboration between Pyle Equipment and Mountain State Auto Auction, the regional leader in automobile remarketing, and will be held the fourth Thursday of each month. This sale will be open to the public as well as dealers. The inaugural sale was held Aug. Click for more...

Komatsu HD1500-7 Provides Power, Reliability →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Powered by a turbocharged Komatsu SDA16V159E-2 engine, Komatsu's HD1500-7 has a nominal payload of 158.9 tons (43.3 t) and delivers 1,487 hp (1,109 kW) at 1,900 rpm. With the incorporation of VHMS and integrated payload meter as standard equipment, the HD1500-7 offers owners and operators a system for monitoring both the application and performance of this haul truck. Power Plant The Komatsu SDA16V159E-2, 16 cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine provides reliability while incorporating today's latest technology. Click for more...

The Cat 777G Off-Highway Truck Delivers on Performance →

The Cat 777G off-highway truck features enhanced performance, production and fuel efficiency in the 100-ton (91 t) size class. The 777 was first introduced by Caterpillar in 1977 and has proven to be a workhorse for mining and large earthmoving customers. The 777G replaces the 777F and delivers greater levels of production and fuel efficiency as well as enhanced safety, operator comfort and service convenience. Click for more...

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