Wed February 02, 2011
First Cat Vocational Truck to Be Unveiled
Caterpillar Inc. will unveil the first model in its full line of Cat Vocational Trucks, the Cat CT660, at ConExpo. The Class 8 trucks will be sold and serviced exclusively through the Cat North American Dealer network, with production beginning after ConExpo for customer delivery later in the year....
Thu January 27, 2011
IMT Adds to Dominator Mechanics Truck Family
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT), an Oshkosh Corporation company, has introduced the new Dominator CS, a lighter, midsize addition to the Dominator family of mechanics trucks. The Dominator CS offers the strength and durability of the legendary IMT Dominator mechanics truck in a non-crane mechanics body....
Thu January 20, 2011
Manitowoc Cranes Highlights New National Crane Boom Trucks
Manitowoc Cranes will be showcasing two models from its newly designed line of National Crane boom trucks at ConExpo — the NBT 55 and the NBT 30H. Ruben Olivas, global product director of National Crane boom trucks, said the NBT 55 is the largest boom truck in the National Crane line....
Thu January 20, 2011
Manitowoc Cranes Highlights New National Crane Boom Trucks
Manitowoc Cranes will be showcasing two models from its newly designed line of National Crane boom trucks at ConExpo — the NBT 55 and the NBT 30H. Ruben Olivas, global product director of National Crane boom trucks, said the NBT 55 is the largest boom truck in the National Crane line....
Wed January 19, 2011
Komatsu Celebrates Production of 1000th 930E Electric Drive Truck
Komatsu America Corp. is proud to celebrate the production of the 1000th unit of its Ultra Class 930E Electric Drive Truck. The 930E is viewed as the mining truck of choice in the global mining industry because of its quality reputation and high availability....
Fri January 14, 2011
First Cat Vocational Truck to Be Unveiled
Caterpillar Inc. will unveil the first model in its full line of Cat Vocational Trucks, the Cat CT660, at ConExpo. The Class 8 trucks will be sold and serviced exclusively through the Cat North American Dealer network, with production beginning after ConExpo for customer delivery later in the year....
Fri January 14, 2011
Work Truck Show 2011 to Serve as Launching Pad for New Work Trucks, Equipment
More than 60 companies have announced that they will launch new work truck chassis, bodies, power systems, components, accessories and service equipment at The Work Truck Show 2011. Some of the truck and body manufacturers planning launches at the event include Ford Commercial Truck, Hino Trucks, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc., Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc., Ram Trucks, Supreme Corporation, Utilimaster Corporation and Western Star Trucks....
Wed December 08, 2010
Kenworth Offers Advice on Choosing Specs for Dump Trucks
If you’re in the market for a dump truck, it’s important to do your homework. Unlike some other vocations, dump truck specifications are very regionalized. What works in one area of the country will not work in another....
Fri November 26, 2010
Terex Name Mr. Lift Truck New Miami Distributor
Terex has added Mr. Lift Truck Inc. as a new full line Terex compact equipment dealer in the southeastern United States. “We are excited to add Mr. Lift Truck to our expanding distribution network of Terex compact equipment distributors in North America,” said Jim Robins, vice president and general manager Terex Construction Americas....
Mon November 01, 2010
Truck Maker Volvo Returns to Profit in Q3
STOCKHOLM (AP) Swedish truck maker AB Volvo said Oct. 22 it returned to a profit in the third quarter, helped by strong demand in Brazil, India, China and Russia as well as a rebound in its mature markets....