Fri September 27, 2013
HM400-3 Powered by Komatsu Tier IV Interim Engine Technology
The Komatsu HM400-3 articulated truck is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine with a net horsepower of 469 hp (350 kW) and is EPA Tier IV Interim and EU Stage 3B emissions certified. Komatsu built on its Tier III engine platform to design a more environmentally friendly engine that increases power while decreasing fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer....
Fri September 27, 2013
Komatsu Revolutionizes 200 Ton Truck Class With the 730E-8
Komatsu America Corp.’s 730E-8 mining truck with AC electric drive technology is built on the success of the 730E DC drive haul truck. The 730E-8 utilizes a modern design concept with proven drive system technology and advancements in structure, hydraulics and telemetry....
Thu September 26, 2013
Truck Utilities Celebrates 50 Years With Open House
Truck Utilities welcomed guests to its open house to celebrate 50 years of business on Sept. 18 at its Maplewood, Minn., location. Those who attended were treated to a pig roast catered by Divine Swine out of Lakeville, Minn....
Wed September 25, 2013
Volvo CE F- Series: Bringing Innovation to the Job
The Volvo F-Series line includes four models, ranging in capacity from the 26.5-ton (24 t) A25F to the 43-ton (39 t) A40F. Designed for Power and Fuel EfficiencyVolvo F-Series articulated haulers are equipped with Volvo D11 (A25F, A30F), D13 (A35F), and D16 (A40F) Tier IVi engines featuring Volvo advanced combustion technology (V-ACT)....
Tue September 24, 2013
Pyle Equipment Launches Truck, Utility Auction
Pyle Equipment Auctions, West Virginia’s largest remarketer of heavy equipment and fleet surplus, is launching a monthly truck and utility auction. This sale is a collaboration between Pyle Equipment and Mountain State Auto Auction, the regional leader in automobile remarketing, and will be held the fourth Thursday of each month....
Komatsu - Mon September 23, 2013
Komatsu HD1500-7 Provides Power, Reliability
Powered by a turbocharged Komatsu SDA16V159E-2 engine, Komatsu's HD1500-7 has a nominal payload of 158.9 tons (43.3 t) and delivers 1,487 hp (1,109 kW) at 1,900 rpm. With the incorporation of VHMS and integrated payload meter as standard equipment, the HD1500-7 offers owners and operators a system for monitoring both the application and performance of this haul truck....
Wed September 18, 2013
The Cat 777G Off-Highway Truck Delivers on Performance
The Cat 777G off-highway truck features enhanced performance, production and fuel efficiency in the 100-ton (91 t) size class. The 777 was first introduced by Caterpillar in 1977 and has proven to be a workhorse for mining and large earthmoving customers....
Mon September 16, 2013
Terex Unveils Fuel-Efficient Generation 9 Articulated Truck Range
The new Generation 9 range of Terex articulated trucks are powered by Scania engines, which are renowned for high uptime and reliability, underpinned by a worldwide service network. Back-to-back testing with the new Generation 9 Tier IVi TA300 and the previous model (Tier III TA300) demonstrates that the new range is not only more productive but also more fuel efficient, according to the manufacturer....
Mon September 16, 2013
Doosan DA40 Articulated Dump Truck Offers Improved Performance
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....
Sat September 14, 2013
Mack Trucks Selects Top Bulldog in Annual Walk the Bulldog Competition
Tom Tenseth of Bruckner Truck Sales of Fort Worth, Texas, earned the right to be top bulldog as the winner of the 2013 Mack Trucks Walk the Bulldog competition. Walk the Bulldog features Mack sales professionals from across the United States competing to determine who most effectively presents the Mack total value proposition....
