Dump Trucks

Volvo A60H – World's Largest Articulated Hauler — Makes North American Debut at MINExpo 2016 →

Volvo Construction Equipment once again reinvents the category of articulated haulers with the A60H — a first-of- its-kind, 60-ton- capacity, fully articulated hauler that invites customers to rethink the way they're moving material. In 1966, Volvo introduced the industry's first articulated hauler — the 10-ton DR 631, known as Gravel Charlie. Fifty years and 50 tons later, the A60H marks another Volvo milestone. Click for more...

Komatsu Unveils Autonomous Haulage Vehicle at MINExpo 2016 →

Komatsu has unveiled an "Innovative Autonomous Haulage Vehicle" featuring a cabless structure at MINExpo 2016 in Las Vegas, U.S.A. this year. Unlike 930E and 830E autonomous models, Komatsu has newly developed this vehicle exclusively as an unmanned vehicle designed to maximize the advantages of unmanned operation. Komatsu plans a market introduction in the near future. By distributing equal load to the four wheels both when the vehicle is loaded and unloaded, and adopting four-wheel drive, retarder and steering, Komatsu is aiming for high-performance shuttling of this vehicle in both forward and reverse travel directions, thereby totally eliminating the need for K-turns at loading and unloading sites. Click for more...

Finding the Best Articulated Dump Truck Finance Option →

From Construction Equipment Guide... One of the reasons you may like renting an articulated dump truck (ADT) for your projects is the ability to have short-term access to high-capacity and reliable machinery for moving materials in any terrain you encounter — especially in muddy or difficult terrain. Whether you are moving dirt or aggregates in site development, road construction or any building project where mass excavation is required, an ADT can provide fast and efficient dumping. Click for more...

The History of Articulated Dump Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Artic dump trucks have a history that traces back to, of all things, a tandem ag tractor conceived in the 1950s in England by an Essex farmer. Early HistoryErnest Doe bought two Fordson tractors, removed the front axles from each tractor and connected the front end of one to the rear of the other using a hydraulic turntable. Voila! A tractor with doubled power. The cantilevered front engine rode on air and the whole tandem machine rode on four treaded rear tires powered by the twin engines. Click for more...

Volvo CE to Distribute Terex Trucks in Korea →

Launching its off-highway rigid dump trucks in the Republic of Korea and expanding its ability to support customers in Asia, Volvo Construction Equipment will become the national dealer for Terex Trucks in Korea. Frederic Ruesche, vice president at Volvo CE Hub Korea, commented: “I am happy to introduce Terex Trucks' world class range of rigids to our customers. Volvo CE Korea can now offer an expanded range of product choices that range from compact excavators to 100-tonne rigid trucks – thereby increasing the potential for work efficiency and productivity of our customers.”Established in 1998, Volvo CE Hub Korea has firmly established itself as a market leader in Korea, as well as carefully extending its portfolio of machines offered. Click for more...

Crysteel Reintroduces Two Series of Class 8 Bodies →

Crysteel Manufacturing recently announced the reintroduction of the Paradox and Raptor series of Class 8 dump bodies. These Class 8 bodies are made from hi-tensile steels, and come in standard and heavy duty models. The Paradox and heavier duty Paradox RoxBox feature a square body style, while the Raptor and heavier duty RipRaptor bodies are elliptical. Both lines are available in body sizes ranging from 14 ft. Click for more...

First Volvo A60H haulers Sold at Bauma →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Following months of discussion and speculation in the press, Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) finally launched the industry's largest ever 6x6-configuration articulated hauler to great fanfare at the Bauma exhibition in Munich last week. The Volvo A60H – displayed on the indoor Volvo stand next to its ancestor 'Gravel Charlie' from 1966 – attracted wide attention from visitors for its sheer size and capacity and it was not long before the first order was placed. Click for more...

New Aluminum Landscape Bodies from Crysteel Offer Increased Payload and Lower Maintenance Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Crysteel Manufacturing has introduced the Aluminum Landscape line. The new Aluminum Landscape bodies combine the strength and convenience of Crysteel's proven Landscape Tipper with the lightweight efficiency and durability provided by aluminum construction. Crysteel's Aluminum Landscape bodies offer up to 13 percent more payload capacity than comparable steel bodies. They also have lower maintenance costs and greater durability, since aluminum doesn't require painting and won't rust. Click for more...

Horizontal Ejector Provides a New Way to Clear Snow and Ice →

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers, a manufacturer of dump bodies, trailers, oil and gas equipment, and custom transportation solutions, announced the completion of a new truck body that will revolutionize the way state and municipal government agencies clear snow and ice from roadways, according to the manufacturer. The technology and the ejector ram, which is installed in the bed of the truck, eliminates the risks associated with overhead obstacles, reduces driver distraction, has a low center of gravity, and prevents roll overs that can occur from raising a dump body in unsafe conditions. Click for more...

International Truck Launches HX Series →

International Truck launched the International HX Series, a new line of Class 8 premium vocational trucks designed to deliver the strength and endurance required for the severe service industry. This is the first all-new vehicle introduced by International Truck since 2010. “The launch of the HX Series is an opportunity for International to recapture a leading position in the vocational market — a segment we previously led,” said Troy Clarke, president and CEO, Navistar Inc. Click for more...

BWise Unveils Dump Insert Re-Design →

BWise Manufacturing LLC, a manufacturer of dump, equipment, tilt and utility trailers, announced another Innovative WISE Design. “Part of our mission statement says ‘The mission of BWise is to build innovative products that are of higher quality than the competitors.' In June 2015 we took a big step that will allow us to continue to be an industry leader when we moved into a 300,000 square foot facility located at 1002 Wayne Avenue, Chambersburg, Pa. Click for more...

NYSDOT's New Tow Plows to Keep Roads Safe This Winter →

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Matthew J. Driscoll announced that 62 new tow plows will be deployed this winter to help clear state roads more efficiently and improve safety across New York State. The announcement was made in a year where parts of the state have seen a historically late start to snow season. Funding for the equipment comes from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's NY Responds initiative. Click for more...

Ox SuperDump From Ox Bodies →

The Ox SuperDump from Ox Bodies is ideal for sand to large aggregates up to 3- to 5-in. (7.6 to 12.7 cm) rock, wet batch cement, dirt, and asphalt. Featuring four, six, or seven axle configurations, the Ox SuperDump increases payloads up to 25 tons (22.7 t) and 80,000 GVWR (in most states). The unit reduces operating costs by using fewer trucks and operators, increasing fuel savings, and maximizing profit potential. Click for more...

Ritchie Bros. to Sell 2,100+ Trucks and Equipment Items in Toronto, ON Auction on December 7 – 8, 2015 →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Ritchie Bros. will sell 2,100+ trucks and equipment items at its next unreserved public auction in Toronto, ON, on December 7 – 8, 2015. Highlights include 190+ truck tractors, 165+ trailers, 60+ van trucks, 75+ compactors, 60+ excavators, 30+ skid steer loaders, 25+ wheel loaders, 110+ scissor lifts, 45+ boom lifts, 20+ tractors and more. All items will be sold to the highest bidders, without minimum bids or reserve prices. Click for more...

HPT-316 Dump Body From Duraclass →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The DuraClass HPT-316 heavy-duty dump body provides hauling contractors durability, strength and high payload capacity. The HPT-316 design includes deep flanged longmembers, which eliminates the need for crossmembers. As a result, the HPT-316 is easier to keep clean in harsh environments. Like all premium heavy-duty DuraClass dump bodies, the HPT-316 uses high tensile steel throughout for superior strength and lighter body weight than comparable dump bodies, according to the manufacturer. Click for more...

Komatsu America Corp. Introduces the HM400-5 Articulated Dump Truck →

Komatsu America Corp. introduces its HM400-5 articulated dump truck. Featuring a net 469 HP (350 kW), the HM400-5 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine that is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified. Komatsu’s Tier 4 Final engines are built on the solid foundation inaugurated in 1996 with the introduction of Komatsu’s Tier 1 engines. This new articulated dump truck leverages Komatsu’s leadership in technology and innovation by delivering a more environmentally friendly engine that provides high levels of performance while reducing fuel consumption and operating costs, according to the company. Click for more...

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