Off-Highway Trucks

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...

Hydrema Names G&G Heavy Equipment Rental as Authorized Northern California Dealer →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hydrema, an articulated dump truck manufacturer, continues to expand its dealer network with the addition of G&G Heavy Equipment Rentals in northern California. "We are pleased to welcome G&G Heavy Equipment Rental to our dealer network," said Kris Binder, executive vice president of Hydrema North America. "Their focus of offering specialty equipment for specialized applications aligns with our products and expertise. Click for more...

Terex Trucks to Expand Its Footprint in Canada →

From Construction Equipment Guide... After a quieter 2020, many sectors in Canada are preparing to ramp up operations. In Ontario, the country's second-largest province, several major construction and mining projects are on the horizon. As the demand for heavy machinery is expected to increase, articulated hauler manufacturer Terex Trucks plans to expand into the province and is looking for new dealers. Located in central Canada, Ontario is the country's most populous area and largest economy. Click for more...

Post-COVID Rebound Predicted for Off-Highway Vehicle Sector →

From Construction Equipment Guide... As global economies continue to reel from the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccine roll-out gives reason for optimism. The talk now is of economies bouncing back after a poor 2019 and a catastrophic 2020. In its latest report on off-highway vehicles, Interact Analysis predicts a scenario where pent-up demand will be a driver for significant growth in the sector, as economic wheels get back on track. Click for more...

Five Ways to Maintain Your Dump Truck During Winter →

Terex Trucks' articulated haulers, the TA300 and TA400, are robust machines that are built to perform reliably in cold weather. To help keep your truck up and running throughout winter, Terex Trucks has five tips to help you maximize uptime, productivity and safe operations. 1. Have the right parts During winter, it's even more important that your truck is equipped with the right parts to prevent downtime. Click for more...

Lanier Sand and Soil Continues Its Many Decades of Success →

One of South Carolina's most long lasting and highly regarded companies is Lanier Construction, which, as a provider of mined materials to contractors for several decades, does business as Lanier Sand and Soil. The task ahead for Helen Lanier is to keep the Columbia-area company on its upward path following the death of her husband, Dennis, who took over the business from his father in the 1970s before operating it with Helen since 1996. Click for more...

Hickory Contractor Evolves Over 54 Years to Stay Successful →

From Construction Equipment Guide... If a new construction company can make it past its fledgling years and manages to keep the lights on, any continuing success is due to a series of evolutionary periods. For Hickory, N.C.'s Neill Grading & Construction, its success is rooted in being a third-generation family company. But it also is one that has evolved from its founding in 1966 to the present by slowly expanding with and adapting to changes in the industry. Click for more...

Terex Trucks TA400 Impresses On Tough Landfill Site in Australia →

Landfill operations can be tough, but that's exactly when Terex Trucks' articulated haulers excel. Civil and demolition company DECC recently bought a TA400 dump truck to work on a landfill site just outside Brisbane, Australia, and the team is already impressed with its reliable and efficient performance in tough conditions. The Terex Trucks TA400 articulated hauler has been working hard at a site in Swanbank, near Brisbane, carrying out a variety of jobs from remediation of landfills to stormwater management. Click for more...

Next Generation Cat 785 Mining Truck Advances Efficiency, Productivity for Lower Costs →

The Next Generation Cat 785 mining truck enhances operator safety and performance, provides more intuitive and predictable operation, delivers faster and easier access to data, and streamlines maintenance — to boost efficiency and lower costs — according to the manufacturer. Leveraging the Next Generation concept, the new 150-ton class mining truck features an expandable technology platform, so it is future-ready. Click for more...

John Deere Improves Fuel Burn, Boosts Productivity With New E-II Articulated Dump Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Designed with the demands of today's job site in mind, John Deere has introduces the new E-II articulated dump trucks (ADTs). The models, including the 410E-II and 460E-II, incorporate customer-driven features, resulting in greater operator comfort, reduced fuel burn, increased uptime and lowered daily operating costs, according to the manufacturer. They feature a redesigned dump body, updated operator station, and new drive and transmission retarder modes. Click for more...

Niece Manufacturing Offers Construction, Mining Solutions →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Niece Manufacturing offers a full line of off-highway water trucks, fuel trucks and fuel/lube trucks for the construction and mining industries. Its line also includes on-highway water trucks and fuel trucks. Niece trucks are manufactured with American made components at its facilities in Budha, Texas, and Fort Scott, Kan. It offers finished tank trucks built on most manufacturers' rigid frame or articulated bodies, including Cat, Deere, Komatsu, Volvo and Bell Truck. Click for more...

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