Off-Highway Trucks

Kenworth PremierCare Offers Some PM for a Truck’s AC →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Proper maintenance of a truck’s air conditioning system can help prevent costly repairs and keep drivers comfortable and cool during the hot temperatures of summer. Kenworth PremierCare Express Air Conditioning Services are available at participating Kenworth dealers and provide a range of services from a basic inspection to a premium 27-point inspection. Air-conditioning service includes a complete air-conditioning system evacuation and recharge, receiver dryer replacement, compressor oil top-off, and up to 5 pounds of refrigerant. Click for more...

Caterpillar 785D Mining Truck Delivers Reduced Emissions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Caterpillar 785D mining truck incorporates new features to boost performance and reliability, reduce engine emissions and enhance safety. The improvements also focus on component commonality to keep parts stocking and maintenance simple. The 785D target payload ranges from 142 to 155 tons (129 to 141 t) depending on the specific configuration. The range enables new trucks to integrate well with fleets of earlier 785s. Click for more...

I-5 Project Tackled With Nickel Package →

When the new I-5/SR 502 interchange is completed in Washington State next year, not only will Battle Ground be directly connected to the interstate but a new entry and exit point also will have been provided for the limited access highway, shortening the route between the two roads and leading to reduced travel time. The opening of the interchange also will enhance the safety of travelers, particularly by reducing the number of vehicles backing up on the northbound I-5 off-ramp at SR 502. Click for more...

Working Closely With Residents, Stone Quarry Operation Gains Rare Acceptance in Community →

From Construction Equipment Guide... It’s rare that residents would accept the idea of a stone quarry operation opening for business in their “backyard.” But the residents of Savage, Md., worked closely with Laurel Sand & Gravel when it was looking at the acres needed to open a new quarry along Highway 1 between Laurel and Savage. Laurel Sand & Gravel founder Kingdon Gould met with local residents in the neighboring communities. Click for more...

Cat Expands Capacity of Its 740 Artic Truck to 43.5 Tons →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar has introduced the 740 articulated truck with expanded capacity — now 43.5 tons (39.5 t). Expanded capacity enables greater productivity and lower cost per ton in high volume earthmoving applications. The expanded capacity truck body handles 31.4 cu. yd. (24 cu m). The 740 with expanded capacity features differential locks that can be engaged and disengaged on-the-go for faster cycle times in challenging underfoot conditions and on steep grades. Click for more...

New TA30 Artic Dump Truck Features Terex Independent Front Suspension →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Terex’s TA30 articulated dump truck (ADT) has Terex independent front suspension system with integral wet disc brakes and is fitted with the latest Tier III engines for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. The TA30 has a 350-hp (261 kW) Cummins QSM11 engine and a maximum payload of 30.9 tons (28 t). The Terex independent front suspension system, which was developed in conjunction with Timoney Mobility Systems of Navan (Ireland), is a purpose-designed, parallel-linkage coil-spring system. Click for more...

Environmentally Friendly HM400-2 Driven by Productivity →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Built for a variety of conditions from rough-terrain construction sites to landfills, Komatsu’s HM400-2 articulated dump truck builds on Komatsu’s features such as hydropneumatic front and rear suspension, 2-stage lift cylinders, wet multiple disc brake retarder and maintenance free oscillating hitch. Komatsu’s new articulated dump truck features an SAA6D140E-5 turbocharged, aftercooled diesel engine which provides an increase in the maximum net output to 438 hp (327 kW). Click for more...

Komatsu Launches HD465-7, HD605-7 Rigid Dump Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s two new rigid dump trucks, the HD465-7 and HD605-7 are designed for rock and quarry sites. Both trucks increase productivity while lowering fuel consumption, provide a safer and more comfortable operator environment and offer improved durability and reliability, according to the manufacturer. The HD465-7 and HD605-7 both feature an SAA6D170E-5 turbocharged, air-to-air aftercooled diesel engine that provides a maximum net output of 715 hp (533 kW). Click for more...

Hitachi Releases Two Large Electric-Drive Truck Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The newest and largest models of Hitachi trucks are the electric-drive EH3500ACII and EH5000ACII trucks. The new EH3500ACII truck uses the Hitachi AC-Drive system for better performance, higher availability, and significant reductions in maintenance and operating costs, according to the manufacturer. A new Hitachi-made controller monitors truck systems and replaces multiple outsourced controllers. A simple flat-panel dashboard consists of a 10.4-in. Click for more...

Case Introduces 327B, 330B Tier III Articulated Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Case 327B and 330B articulated trucks feature more horsepower, an ergonomically designed cab and a variety of service and maintenance features. These two Tier III-certified trucks also feature the same technology as the rest of the rugged Case 300 Series ADT line, such as an integrated differential, variable geometry turbocharger, auto warm-up system and self-diagnosed fluid-level checks. “With the 327B and 330B models in the ADT lineup, Case customers have a complete range of innovative trucks to match their demanding applications,” said David Wolf, marketing manager of Case Construction Equipment. Click for more...

Dallas Convention Center Hosts Great American Trucking Show →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Dallas Convention Center hosted the 10th annual Great American Trucking Show (GATS) Aug. 21 to 23. Attendees had the opportunity to visit more than 600 exhibitors. GATS 2008 also had education seminars sponsored by The Texas Motor Transportation Association. Seminars included “How to Become Motor Carrier Broker,” “Fuel Management for Fleets/Owner Operators,” “I’m An Independent Contractor — Now What” and “Safety Supervision of Motor Fleets.”For the fourth consecutive year, the three-day event has been named to Trade Show Week magazine’s “Top 200” trade shows from all industries. Click for more...

King County Taps $1.8 Billion to Expand Treatment Plant →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As in many urban areas, infrastructure in King County, Wash., was not built to handle the needs of today’s population levels; in 2006, King County was the nation’s 14th largest county, with 1.8 million people. Even a decade ago, it was clear that the area’s growing population would soon overwhelm its two existing sewage treatment plants in Seattle and Renton. In fact, the possibility of a development moratorium was raised due to wastewater management concerns. Click for more...

Hydrema 912C Compact Dump Truck Excels in Tight Spaces →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Building Corp II, a general contracting company specializing in the development of human services/special needs facilities, is successfully using a Hydrema 912C articulated dump truck to handle its onsite construction needs at the Center for Discovery project. Located in the mountains of Monticello, N.Y., the Center for Discovery, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and adults with significant disabilities and medical frailties, is developing a 10-acre campus for its students and residents. Click for more...

Komatsu HD785-7 Truck Geared With Komtrax System →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu America Corp.’s HD785-7 off-highway truck with Tier II engine features a powerful, clean Komatsu SAA12V140E-3 turbocharged, aftercooled engine that provides a maximum net output of 1,178 hp (878 kW). The new truck is equipped with the latest Komtrax technology. It sends machine operating information to a secure Web site utilizing wireless technology. Data such as operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis. Click for more...

Kenworth Offers New Front, Rear Suspensions for Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Kenworth unveiled new front and rear suspensions for its heavy and medium duty truck models recently. The Kenworth AG130, AG210L and AG400L suspensions are the latest additions to Kenworth’s suspension family. The AG130 is a front axle air spring suspension; the AG400L tandem rear suspension offers a cost-effective solution for fleets and a smooth ride by using a trailing arm design; and the AG210L single-axle rear suspension is an economical choice for Kenworth’s Class 6 and Class 7 conventional models. Click for more...

Komatsu, Roland Machinery Make Splash at Annual Rubber Ducky Derby →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The 3rd Annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby took place Aug. 8 on the Chicago River at noon. For the second year in a row, Komatsu America Corp. and Roland Machinery sponsored the event. Steve Beemsterboer, president of Beemsterboer Slag Corp. in Hammond, Ind., loaned the Komatsu HM300 articulated truck used in the Rubber Ducky Derby. All proceeds directly benefited the more than 22,000 athletes served by Special Olympics Illinois. Click for more...

IMT Contributes Articulating Crane for ’Trick My Truck’ Show →

A grateful beekeeper is enjoying increased productivity and safety, due to the generosity of Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company. IMT contributed an articulating crane and operator-training services to a lucky trucker in Tipton, Okla., for an episode of “Trick My Truck” on CMT. Gary Grose, manager of Tipton Valley Honey Co., received a Hino chassis decked out with an IMT 4/29 articulating crane. Click for more...

Legends Mfg. Offers Keyboard Mounts, Brackets for Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Legends Manufacturing, a provider of vehicle mounts and accessories, in Lino Lakes, Minn., provides truck owners with console accessories such as keyboard mounts and brackets. The Legends’s keyboard mount holds the keyboard securely in place on the motion attachment in a vehicle. Additionally, the mount is fully adjustable to hold most keyboards and is available with easy adjusting brackets. The keyboard mount attaches to post platform, keyboard bracket or keyboard arm. Click for more...

Navistar Plans on Hiring 200 Engineers for Truck, Engine Center →

From Construction Equipment Guide... FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) Navistar International plans to add 200 engineering jobs to its design and engineering center in Fort Wayne, Ind., by the end of the year. A spokesman for the Warrenville, Ill.-based company said it is hiring engineers for the International Truck and Engine center to be sure that its diesel engines meet federal environmental requirements set to take effect in 2010. Navistar also announced plans in June to create an alliance with Peoria, Ill.-based Caterpillar to work on technology development, engines and construction vehicles. Click for more...

One-Lane Bridge Collapses Under Overweight Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... RICHMOND, Va. (AP) A steel deck-truss bridge collapsed June 4, injuring a man who was driving an overweight concrete truck over it, transportation officials said. Work was under way to replace the 158-ft. (48 m), one-lane bridge over Walker Creek in Giles County, which had been deemed structurally deficient under federal guidelines, said Virginia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Heidi Coy. The designation, which applies to 10 percent of the state’s 20,000 bridges, means a bridge must be monitored, inspected and maintained but does not imply that it is unsafe or likely to collapse. Click for more...

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