Off-Highway Trucks

Hyundai Enters Articulated Dump Truck Market With Two Models Targeting 30-, 45-Ton Segments →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas announced it is entering the articulated dump truck market with two new models — the HA30 and HA45 articulated dump trucks — targeting the popular 30- and 45-ton segments. The first of the new ADTs are now available for order through Hyundai's North American network of authorized dealers. With rated payloads of 28 and 41 tons respectively, the HA30 and HA45 articulated dump trucks provide an ideal haul truck match for Hyundai's larger crawler excavators and wheeled loaders. Click for more...

Volvo CE Starts Testing of First Prototype Hydrogen Articulated Hauler →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) continues acting on its commitment to drive change towards a net-zero future. Following the completion of a multi-stakeholder research project aimed at breaking new ground in hydrogen technology, the company has started testing of the world's first fuel cell articulated hauler prototype, the Volvo HX04. The results of the project will provide important insights into the possibilities provided by hydrogen and fuel cells as Volvo CE continues research for its future product development programs. Click for more...

Rokbak Adds State Tractor & Equipment to Growing U.S. Dealer Network →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has signed up yet another dealer to bolster its expansion in North America, this time providing customers across Kansas and Missouri with robust machines and the highest levels of service and support. With the appointment of State Tractor & Equipment (STE) to support customers across Kansas and Missouri, Rokbak is forging ahead with its expansion in the booming North American articulated hauler market. Click for more...

Caterpillar Autonomously Reaches Hauling Milestone →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For the first time in mining history, trucks equipped with Cat MineStar Command for hauling have autonomously moved more than 1.1 billion tons of material in less than a year. Roughly 1.3 billion tons were autonomously hauled in 2021 using Command for hauling. In total, Command for hauling trucks have autonomously and safely hauled more than 4.4 billion tons of material since 2013. To date, trucks equipped with Caterpillar's autonomous haulage system (AHS) have traveled more than 91.3 million mi. Click for more...

Bell Trucks America Partners With Pronto AI for Autonomous Truck Solution →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bell Trucks America has signed an exclusive deal with Pronto AI as its provider of autonomous technology for articulated dump trucks in the United States. This comes after months of dedicated work on the project to deliver autonomous drive technology to the Bell ADTs. Bell Trucks of America Inc., with its headquarters in Houston, Texas, is known for providing North America articulated dump trucks and tracked carrier products, service and support via a network of national dealers. Click for more...

Curry Supply Company Completes Major Expansion, Relocation →

Curry Supply Company, a manufacturer of specialized commercial truck equipment, has announced relocation of its main manufacturing facility from its current location in Martinsburg, Pa., to Hollidaysburg, Pa. The company's relocation to the DeGol Industrial Center at 1477 DeGol Industrial Drive, Hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, was completed in January 2022. Additionally, several Curry Supply administrative personnel from departments such as sales, marketing, finance, information technology and human resources will relocate to a new corporate office facility located in nearby Altoona, Pa. Click for more...

Rokbak Enjoys Success at AED 2022, Looks Ahead to Busy Year →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Rokbak was a major presence at this year's Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit event, held in Florida on Jan. 17 to 19. The company met with potential and existing dealers as it prepares for one of its busiest years in recent history. Rokbak's team, including Managing Director Paul Douglas, attended this year's AED Summit at Disney's Orlando Coronado Springs Resort. With a healthy order backlog in North America and amid universal praise for the company's new-look haulers, Rokbak used the opportunity to meet with its North American dealers, updating them on a very successful 2021 following the business rebrand last September. Click for more...

Pan-United to Power Concrete Mixer Trucks With Electricity, Hydrogen Fuel Cells →

Concrete and cement provider Pan-United Corporation is studying the feasibility of using electric and hydrogen fuel cells to power a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks. The company announced on Jan. 5 a partnership between its subsidiary Pan-United Concrete and consultancy Surbana Jurong to study the possibilities of decarbonizing Pan-United's diesel-powered trucking fleet. Pan-United said its delivery fleet makes up to 7,000 trips a day across Singapore. Click for more...

Rokbak Cold Weather Kits Protect Hauler Productivity in Low Temperatures →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As temperatures begin to drop across the Northern hemisphere, articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has announced two extreme cold weather protection kits for its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers. "We have many customers operating in cold climates and despite the numerous challenges they face — from frostbite to fatigue failures — downtime is simply not an option. That's why we developed these kits to deliver industry-leading performance, productivity and reliability from our haulers, whatever the conditions they have to withstand," said Thomas Schmitt, Rokbak's customer support manager of Europe, Russia and CIS countries. Click for more...

Easton Sales and Rental Accepts First-Ever Rokbak Hauler →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Easton Sales and Rentals has registered a notable moment in construction equipment history, taking delivery of the first-ever Rokbak articulated hauler. The Rokbak brand launched Sept. 1, 2021, as part of the Volvo Group, with its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers built at the company factory in Motherwell, Scotland. Although the Rokbak brand is new, Easton Sales and Rentals is a long-term partner of the company in its previous incarnation and was actually named 2020 Dealer of the Year. Click for more...

Hayden Machinery Joins Hydrema as New Authorized Missouri Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hydrema, an articulated dump truck manufacturer, expanded its dealer network with the addition of Hayden Machinery Inc. , headquartered in Springfield, Mo. "We are thrilled to partner with Hayden Machinery," said Kris Binder, executive vice president of Hydrema North America. "Their dedication to building strong customer relationships by providing unrivaled customer service is remarkable. We look forward to a successful partnership." "Hydrema offers a very distinctive product for our clientele who work in unique settings and require big results," said Justin Hayden, president of Hayden Machinery Inc. Click for more...

Rokbak Sales Get Off to a Strong Start in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Sept. 1, 2021, saw the launch of Rokbak, a new manufacturing company in the construction equipment industry. The new brand is part of the Volvo Group and already making its mark, notching up a strong order book for its rock solid and reliable articulated hauler inside just a few weeks. Robert Franklin, director of sales — Americas at Rokbak, said the early sales success was clear proof that introducing the new brand was the right thing to do. Click for more...

Rokbak Articulated Haulers Make First Public Appearance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following the launch of the Rokbak brand, the new RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers have made their UK debut, catching the eyes of visitors to the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland and Molson Group's open days in England. While the first Rokbak RA30 and RA40 units are now being delivered to international markets, these no-nonsense hard workers also have been doing the rounds at public events in the UK, gaining much admiration. Click for more...

Modular Mining, Immersive Technologies Launch Guided Spotting Simulation System →

Modular Mining, a Komatsu technology brand, and Immersive Technologies, a Komatsu subsidiary, have announced support for ProVision Guided Spotting for Immersive Technologies' range of haul truck simulator conversion kits. The Guided Spotting simulation was developed to accelerate the deployment of Modular Mining's Guided Spotting system without impacting production. By uniting Immersive Technologies' and Modular Mining's expertise in training and workforce development, and load and haul optimization, mines can experience enhanced technology adoption faster without needing to remove haul trucks from production. Click for more...

Philippi-Hagenbuch Mourns Loss of Company Co-founder Pat Hagenbuch →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Pat Hagenbuch, co-founder of Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. , and beloved mother, grandmother and community philanthropist, passed away on Aug. 17, 2021, at the age of 79 in the company of her loving family. Hagenbuch was famously known for the generous contributions she made to her family, the Peoria community, and to Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. and the off-highway truck industry. "She was a force for good and touched people in many ways. Click for more...

BHP, Caterpillar to Accelerate Development of Zero-Emissions Mining Trucks →

BHP announced a partnership with Caterpillar Inc. to develop and deploy zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This milestone is the result of more than 12 months of close collaboration between BHP and Caterpillar Inc. in analyzing energy demands and the options to apply this new technology on BHP sites. To support progress towards BHP's long-term goal of achieving net zero operational GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2 from operated assets) by 2050, BHP will have early access to zero-emissions equipment developed by Caterpillar and hands-on learning opportunities to ensure successful deployment at BHP sites. Click for more...

Bergmann Adds C815s Water Truck to Product Line →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Bergmann Americas' product line is a great addition and fit to expand the product offering of all dirt moving applications, especially when contractors are faced with soft conditions, slopes and tight work zones where production requirements are always thrown a curve ball. Bergmann Americas, with its North American headquarters in Spartanburg, S.C., is the North American importer of the Bergmann product line from Meppen, Germany. Click for more...

Hitachi, ABB Collaborate to Develop Engineless, Full-Battery Rigid Dump Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery and ABB announced that they have signed a collaboration agreement to develop an engineless, full battery rigid frame dump truck (full battery dump truck) with a customized onboard energy storage system, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and offering a solution towards a net zero emission pathway. Utilising ABB's innovative battery technology, Hitachi Construction Machinery trucks can be transformed from diesel to full electric battery operation. Click for more...

Terex TA400 Offers Wealth of Assets for Large-Scale Projects in U.S. →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As the U.S. construction sector is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden is working on a major infrastructure bill. In recent months, the demand for construction equipment has seen a significant increase in the United States. Due to a rise in building projects, the market is expected to continue its growth and could reach $52,477.6 million by 2027. To help the country's economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden has recently presented his plans for a major $2 trillion infrastructure program, to modernize highways and water systems, expand transit networks and renovate schools. Click for more...

Caterpillar Surpasses $3B Tonnes Hauled Autonomously by Cat Command for Hauling Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar announced an additional 1 billion tonnes of material hauled by autonomous trucks using Cat MineStar Command for hauling, surpassing the 3 billion tonnes milestone. This achievement is joined by an expansion of the types of commodities hauled autonomously across a growing number of Cat mining truck class sizes, as well as other brands of mining equipment. "Since surpassing the 2 billion tonnes milestone, we've equipped more mines with Command trucks and have established the world's first gold mining application with Command for hauling," said Jim Hawkins, director of Cat MineStar Solutions. Click for more...

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