Philippi-Hagenbuch will highlight its hauling solutions for aggregate producers and civil construction operations at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026, which takes place March 3-7 in Las Vegas.
Company representatives will discuss their fully custom haul truck options at Booth W42644 in the West Hall.
“ConExpo’s three-year cycle means there is always extra buzz as it gets closer,” says Josh Swank, chief growth officer at Philippi-Hagenbuch. “The show generates a great deal of traffic, leading to some high-quality conversations in our booth. We anticipate showgoers being very interested in learning how modifying their haul trucks with custom-engineered solutions can take their hauling efficiency and safety to the next level. This year, we’re especially excited to have the opportunity to present an educational session about the important role water tanks play in jobsite dust control.”
At its booth, Philippi-Hagenbuch will help attendees identify custom solutions to maximize the potential of their haul truck fleet. The company will also engage with its dealer and global licensee partners at the show, providing additional opportunities for its clients worldwide.
Show focuses
One show highlight for Philippi-Hagenbuch will be its Autogate tailgates. According to Philippi-Hagenbuch, Autogate tailgates increase a truck’s hauling capacity by up to 20 percent while reducing cycle times and extending tire life. The Autogate is designed to maximize the volumetric capacity of trucks while reducing spillage from the rear of the truck body.
The tailgates work with the overall truck design to increase capacity and balance load distribution for fast loading, easy maneuvering and enhanced safety. They also improve tire life and reduce maintenance through a more centered and evenly distributed load, the company says.
Dust control will be another focus at the show. Philippi-Hagenbuch’s HiVol water tanks are engineered for minimal surging while hauling the most water possible, according to Philippi-Hagenbuch.
To efficiently spray haul roads, the water tanks feature rear-mounted horizontal spray heads that are individually controlled, allowing operators to use any or all at the same time. Internal baffles minimize churning to improve stability for safe operation, while full-sized access doors allow for simple maintenance. Each tank is composed of Hardox 450 steel for increased tank life.
Philippi-Hagenbuch will also talk with attendees about challenges their operations face with another common problem, carryback, and what solutions the company has to address those hurdles – specifically, its load ejector system.
According to the company, load ejectors help eliminate carryback, increasing load capacity and improving operational efficiency. When the body is raised, the load ejector separates from the truck bed by gravity, ejecting material as it hangs vertically away from the body. This leaves an empty truck ready with full capacity for the next load. This, in turn, enables users to haul the full rated capacity with each load, reducing downtime associated with removing carryback from the truck.
Operations looking to address other hauling challenges will have the opportunity to learn about Philippi-Hagenbuch’s rear-eject bodies and sideboards. The company says rear-eject bodies are designed to increase productivity and allow safe dumping of materials while moving and in the presence of overhead obstructions. Sideboards enable operators to transport more material per load while minimizing material loss.
“Our purpose is to help operations haul,” Swank says. “Shows like ConExpo are a great opportunity to learn more about challenges construction and aggregates outfits are facing and how we can work with them to find solutions.”
Education opportunity
Swank will also present an educational session at ConExpo-Con/Agg: “Minimizing Crystalline Silica & Airborne Particulates Through Efficient Water Tank Usage,” from 1-2 p.m. on March 5. In the session, attendees will learn about the important role water trucks play in minimizing dust on haul roads and stockpiles to keep dust levels below Mine Safety & Health Administration and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency thresholds.
Swank will highlight water tank features that provide efficient hauling and spraying, along with aspects that improve hauling safety and simplify maintenance. Those who attend will learn how these factors can maximize airborne particulate control efficiency at their construction site, quarry or mine.
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