haul trucks
BKT Tires EARTHMAX SR 47 E-4 Tire
The BKT EARTHMAX SR 47 E-4 is an all-steel radial tire specially designed for rigid haul trucks operating in quarry operations requiring maximum cut resistance. A rugged tread design with closed center tie-bars provides excellent cut protection and the square shoulder… Keep Reading
Best practices: Loading and hauling
David Nus, director of global key accounts management at Volvo Construction Equipment, presented on best loading and hauling practices at Sandvik Construction and Dyno Nobel’s Quarry Academy educational event in November. Nus and Tony Spake, director of key accounts at… Keep Reading
Cat trucks take on new life as moving driving range targets
The sixth installment of Caterpillar's “Built for It” trials relates perfectly to the recent U.S. Open. Cat trucks take on new life as moving targets in a driving range. The greens, which were built in three days, were installed in… Keep Reading
Topcon haul truck system remotely tracks, reports payloads
Topcon Positioning Group developed a new feature for Sitelink3D in the HT-30 haul truck module. According to a press release, the system features a small, portable GPS-enabled control box that mounts into a truck cab. As a truck is loaded,… Keep Reading
Volvo CE to purchase Terex’s hauler business
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) came to terms with Terex Corp. to acquire hauler manufacturer Terex Equipment Ltd. for $160 million. The deal will include related assets and intellectual property. Volvo CE expects to finalize the transaction during the second quarter… Keep Reading
Mack Trucks celebrates milestone for Bulldog hood ornament
The iconic Mack Bulldog hood ornament celebrated its 80th birthday earlier this month. The Bulldog first became associated with Mack Trucks during World War I. According to the company, British soldiers nicknamed the Mack AC models used in the war… Keep Reading
Komatsu America Corp.
The HM400-3 articulated truck from Komatsu America Corp. is powered by a 469-hp engine and hauls up to a 44-ton payload at a maximum speed of 34.7 mph. The truck is equipped with the latest Komtrax technology, which sends machine-operating… Keep Reading
