Off-Highway Trucks

O&G Industries Drives Off in a New Caterpillar CT660 Vocational Truck →

More than two years ago, when Cat was in the design phase of its CT660 on-highway truck, the manufacturer contacted O&G Industries to see about sending a field engineer to work with O&G’s staff and drivers. Today, O&G has one of six pilot trucks that are being put to work in the field for evaluation by the customers. “We were contacted by Caterpillar two-and-a-half years ago when they were in the design phase of the CT660. Click for more...

Fourth Generation Family Business Takes Home Grand Prize in ’Win a Cat Truck’ Contest →

In the Win a Cat Truck contest that ultimately drew more than 300 entries and 47,500 votes, LPA Marine of Peaks Island, Maine, came out on top — winning a brand-new Cat CT660 vocational truck, the first in a full line of vocational trucks from Caterpillar. “We have always struggled to find a truck that can match Caterpillar’s balance of good design, reliability and durability. We think Caterpillar can do for our trucks what it has consistently done for our marine and excavating equipment,” said LPA Marine’s Coley Mulkern in his “Win a Cat Truck” contest entry, a video that showcased how the company uses Cat equipment and engines to serve the communities and islands that make up coastal Maine. Click for more...

Doosan DA40 Articulated Dump Truck Is First in Family →

Doosan Infracore Construction Equipment has launched the new DA40 articulated dump truck (ADT), the first in a new family of Doosan ADTs offering increased engine power and torque, higher payloads, lower fuel consumption, enhanced operator comfort and faster travel speeds, according to the manufacturer. Incorporating more than 40 years of expertise in the ADT market, the new Doosan ADTs are optimized for extreme performance. Click for more...

Cat Lift Trucks Launches Lift Truck Cost Calculator Tool →

In response to the material handling industry’s shift towards electric lift trucks, Cat Lift Trucks introduced the Lift Truck Cost Comparison Tool, a free web resource that evaluates the total cost savings between electric alternating current (AC) and internal combustion (IC) lift trucks. A calculator tool housed on the Cat Lift Trucks web site, the Lift Truck Cost Comparison Tool factors in a lift truck’s total cost of ownership — acquisition costs, fuel costs and maintenance — with return on investment to allow customers and dealers to easily identify the most cost efficient lift truck solution for their material handling needs. Click for more...

Cat CT660 Vocational Truck Features Product Link Remote Monitoring System →

It’s just good business for owners of trucks and equipment to protect their investment by knowing the location of these valuable assets, what they’re doing and how they’re performing. The Cat product link remote monitoring system — featuring cellular hardware and a web-based user interface called VisionLink — provides the information owners need to efficiently and effectively manage their machines and trucks. Click for more...

New Cat CT660 Vocational Trucks Ready for Work →

The new Caterpillar CT660 vocational truck, officially announced at the ConExpo-Con/AGG 2011 in March, has passed all requirements of Caterpillar’s rigorous new product introduction process and is approved for shipment to customers, the company announced. The CT660 has been in limited production since June, with the first units off the line used to validate manufacturing procedures and to ensure that the CT660 meets Caterpillar’s stringent quality standards. Click for more...

Terex Cranes to Unveil New Crossover 4500 Boom Truck at ICUEE 2011, USA →

Terex Cranes will be exhibiting two boom truck cranes on Booth N L 316 at the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition 2011 (ICUEE), to be held from Oct. 4 to 6 at the Kentucky Exhibition Center, Louisville, Ky. The company’s presence will be highlighted by the unveiling of the new Terex Crossover 4500, a 45 ton (41 t) capacity class boom truck, as well as the Terex Crossover 6000 that was launched at ConExpo earlier this year. Click for more...

Terex TA300 Generation 9 Articulated Trucks Offer Cleaner, More Fuel-Efficient Productivity →

Powered by a Tier IV interim compliant Scania DC9 370 hp (276 kW) engine, the new Terex TA300 Generation 9 articulated truck is designed to keep productivity levels high, fuel consumption low and cycle times short. The fuel-efficient design of the new TA300 boasts a 12 percent reduction in fuel consumption for fewer refueling stops, as well as more than a 2 percent in horsepower and a 6 percent increase in peak torque for better overall acceleration, over its predecessor, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

J&J Truck Named Distributor of Equipment Washers →

J&J Truck Equipment, a division of Somerset Welding & Steel has been appointed the first authorized distributor and service center of Vehicle & Equipment Washers Inc. (VEWI). VEWI systems provide quality and cost-effective portable and permanent debris control solutions for industrial, commercial, government and military vehicles. The systems clean tires and vehicles quickly while controlling and containing debris on-site. Click for more...

Kenworth NavPlus Now Available for Order on Kenworth Class 5-8 Trucks →

Kenworth Truck Company’s NavPlus is now available for order on Kenworth Class 5-8 trucks. Kenworth NavPlus, a PACCAR proprietary navigation and business technology system, is standard on Kenworth trucks with all premium interior trim offerings and on Kenworth diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. The system is available as an optional upgrade with all other Kenworth interior trim packages. “The Kenworth NavPlus system comes at a good time for the trucking industry,” said Judy McTigue, Kenworth director of marketing planning and research. Click for more...

Foley Inc. Hires New Vocational Truck Sales Specialist →

Michael Kubas, vice president of Foley Power Systems has announced that Foley Incorporated recently hired Bobby Dauigoy as vocational truck sales specialist for the on highway division. Prior to this new position, Dauigoy spent 27 years as a Peterbilt truck sales engineer. Bill Connolly, on highway sales manager, said, “When Caterpillar first announced their entry into the vocational truck market, we knew it would be critical to have an industry expert on our team. Click for more...

Case Offers Articulated Trucks →

The Case 327B and 330B articulated trucks feature more horsepower, an ergonomically designed cab and a variety of service and maintenance features. They also feature the same technology as the rest of the Case 300 Series ADT line, such as an integrated differential, variable geometry turbocharger, auto warm-up system and self-diagnosed fluid-level checks. The certified, electronically controlled Case 10-L engines provide greater performance, efficiency and reduced emissions. 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...

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...

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