Off-Highway Trucks

Rokbak Haul Track Telematics Boost Uptime With Proactive Maintenance →

From Construction Equipment Guide... In the earthmoving, quarrying and mining businesses, equipment reliability is paramount. Every hour of downtime can mean lost productivity and increased costs, which is why fleet managers are increasingly turning to telematics as an enabler for proactive maintenance and operational efficiency. According to Garry Moore, a customer support manager of Scottish articulated dump truck (ADT) brand Rokbak, telematics is no longer a "nice to have" but an essential tool for business success. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Wins Silver in 2024 Anthem Award →

From Construction Equipment Guide... The Anthem Awards announced that Hitachi Construction Machinery won a silver award for the ultra-large full battery dump truck in the Responsible Technology category. The Anthem Awards, presented by the Webby Awards, celebrate the purpose and mission-driven work of the individuals, companies and organizations making a difference worldwide. In its 4th year, they are the largest and most comprehensive social impact award, the organization said. Click for more...

Caterpillar Launches Autonomous Cat 777 Off-Highway Truck at Luck Stone Quarry →

Caterpillar Inc. announced it has successfully demonstrated the fully autonomous operation of its Cat 777 off-highway truck. The debut of this latest model of Cat MineStar Command for hauling at Luck Stone's Bull Run plant in Chantilly, Va., marks a significant milestone in Caterpillar's objective to deliver an autonomous hauling solution for the quarry and aggregates sector. This successful deployment of machinery and technology highlights the progress being made between Caterpillar and Luck Stone, the largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel in the United States. Click for more...

Hitachi Construction Machinery Unveils Sustainable Future in Mining →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery showcased solutions driving its Path to Zero on mine sites; Zero Emissions, Zero Downtime and Zero Entry Mines at MINExpo 2024. Attendees witnessed the introduction of the EH4000AC-5 rigid dump truck that redefines capability in its class, the EX-7 excavators that balance innovation with a proven design, and a collaboration with Envirosuite Ltd. to provide intelligent insights for responsible mining. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces First Power Agnostic 930E Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Komatsu launched the first commercialized truck in its new Power Agnostic series, the Power Agnostic 930E truck. This haulage truck represents a significant milestone in Komatsu's decarbonization strategy, offering increased flexibility for mining operations transitioning toward zero emissions, according to the manufacturer. The Power Agnostic 930E sets a new standard in mining equipment by accommodating a wide range of current and future power sources, including diesel, battery and even hydrogen fuel cells. Click for more...

Innovation Positions Hitachi Construction Machinery to Zero in On the Future →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Hitachi Construction Machinery zeros in on the future with innovative technology on display at MINExpo in Las Vegas. Leading-edge solutions help mine owners address their most pressing concerns: operating costs, productivity, the environment and mine safety. Hitachi Construction Machinery is forging a path toward Zero Emissions, Zero Downtime and Zero Entry Mines to reduce fuel consumption and interruptions for a lower cost per ton while enhancing safety by removing employees from mining operation danger zones. Click for more...

Komatsu Introduces HD465-10, HD605-10 Haul Trucks →

Komatsu has introduced its new HD465-10 and HD605-10 mechanical haul trucks to the North America market, offering an upgrade from the previous -8 models. The new haul trucks are designed to help increase productivity and improve fuel efficiency in quarry, mining and aggregate applications. The HD465-10 is a 60-ton rigid frame machine with a high payload capacity and efficient hauling capabilities. Click for more...

Caterpillar Demonstrates Automated Energy Transfer Solution for Battery Electric Large Mining Trucks →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar Inc. showcased a new solution to support battery electric truck charging — the Cat Automated Energy Transfer System (Cat AETS). The company successfully demonstrated this new technology for customers at its Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, Ariz. Cat AETS utilizes robotics, robust vision systems and controls to fully automate the connection between a battery electric machine and a two- to six-megawatt stationary charger. Click for more...

Caterpillar Affirms Large Mining Truck Product Line Commitment Through Energy Transition →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Caterpillar Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to deliver product design choices in alignment with customers' operational, sustainability and productivity goals that increase the value of a machine throughout its lifetime. These designs align with Caterpillar's strategy to deliver integrated site solutions to support customers today and through the energy transition. As the industry looks to the future, Caterpillar is purposefully designing a modular Cat 793 large mining truck platform with powertrain flexibility. Click for more...

Volvo CE Expands Rigid Hauler Lineup With Two New Models →

From Construction Equipment Guide... For quarrying and light mining teams who rely on rigid haulers to move material, Volvo Construction Equipment is adding two new sizes to its lineup in North America. Now, in addition to the R100 with a 105-ton payload, customers can trust the R60 (55-ton) and R70 (65-ton) to get the job done. These haulers are designed to move material at the lowest cost per ton while giving operators the latest comfort and safety features. Click for more...

Rokbak Celebrates Three Years of High-Quality Hauling, Positive Growth →

From Construction Equipment Guide... September 2021 was a notable month. Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading goal scorer for men's national football teams. SpaceX launched the first all-civilian spaceflight. And the U.S. recorded its lowest-ever levels of people living in poverty. But in Motherwell, Scotland, the celebrations were centered around something altogether more groundbreaking: the launch of the Rokbak brand. Click for more...

Rokbak Presence Increases in United States →

From Construction Equipment Guide... More than half of all articulated haulers that leave Scotland-based ADT manufacturer Rokbak's Motherwell factory are currently destined for North America. The United States is the leading ADT market, with huge infrastructure spend and significant construction activity around house and road building across many of its 50 states. "Right now, in certain states, you can't turn your head without seeing construction," said Dan Meara, regional sales manager of Rokbak in North America. Click for more...

Relationships Drive Success for Rokbak in North America →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Canada is the second largest country in the world and the United States is fourth, making North America the biggest market articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak serves geographically. The region also is the company's biggest market financially, purchasing more haulers than any other. The most exciting part for Rokbak is that there's still a huge amount of untapped potential, with its articulated haulers winning new admirers on an almost weekly basis, according to the company. Click for more...

Proper Articulated Dump Truck Maintenance Reduces Downtime, Lowers Costs →

From Construction Equipment Guide... While it's impossible to predict when a machine will experience maintenance issues, understanding proper articulated dump truck (ADT) maintenance can significantly reduce downtime and lower your overall cost of ownership when they arise. Brandon Crockett is the DEVELON ADT product manager. He explains how to predict expenses, minimize downtime, easily service an ADT and increase the resale value by planning ahead for maintenance. Click for more...

Hitachi Begins Technological Feasibility Trial of Ultra-Large Full Battery Dump Truck →

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd. announced the commencement of the world's first* technological feasibility trial of an ultra-large full battery rigid frame dump truck by an Original Equipment Manufacturer operating at First Quantum Minerals Ltd Kansanshi copper and gold mine in the Republic of Zambia. (*As of June 27, 2024, based on a survey conducted by Hitachi Construction Machinery of ultra-large dump trucks with a load capacity of 150 tons or more manufactured by OEMs) The technological feasibility trial, which began in June 2024, is being conducted at First Quantum's Kansanshi deep open-pit copper-gold mine, one of the company's largest mines in Zambia. Click for more...

Doran 360 SmartLink Tablet Collects Digital Tire Pressure and Temperature Data During Walk-Around Equipment Inspections →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Doran Manufacturing, a provider of tire monitoring systems for off-road equipment and over-the-road truck fleets, introduced the Doran 360 SmartLink TPMS tablet which allows users to wirelessly read digital tire pressure and temperature during their walk around equipment inspections. This simplifies and speeds the process of gathering tire pressure and temperature information, while also eliminating the potential for errors due to gauging or manually recording tire pressures. Click for more...

Komatsu Achieves Major Autonomous Milestones →

With a fleet of more than 750 autonomous haul trucks commissioned worldwide, Komatsu customers have hauled more than 10 billion metric tons of material and are adding to that milestone at a rate of more than 6 million metric tons per day. Additionally, 10 Komatsu autonomous trucks have achieved a benchmark of 100 thousand autonomous hours each, a first in the mining industry. Komatsu launched the FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) in 2008, marking the world's first commercial application of an AHS. Click for more...

Haul Track Helps Customers Get More From Their Rokbak Truck →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Every Rokbak articulated hauler comes with the innovative Haul Track telematics system as standard. It's a productivity-enhancing, connected technology that enables more efficient — and more sustainable — operations, according to the manufacturer. Telematics takes data from the truck's onboard diagnostics system and combines it with GPS and wireless communication to monitor truck performance. Click for more...

Telematics Direct Rokbak Customers' Efficiencies, Uptime →

From Construction Equipment Guide... Rokbak dealer and U.S. construction equipment supplier GT Mid Atlantic (GTMA) has a lot of equipment to keep track of with a huge rental fleet of approximately 600 machines, 74 of which are Rokbak articulated haulers. Luckily, with Rokbak's Haul Track telematics system, this task becomes a little easier. GTMA operates across Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, northern Virginia and West Virginia. Click for more...

Caterpillar Signs Strategic Agreement with CRH for Electric Off-Highway Trucks, Charging Solutions →

Caterpillar Inc. has signed an electrification strategic agreement with CRH to advance the deployment of Caterpillar's zero-exhaust emissions solutions. CRH is the number one aggregates producer in North America and the first company in that industry to sign such an agreement with Caterpillar. The agreement is focused on accelerating the deployment of Caterpillar's 70 to 100-ton-class battery electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions at a CRH site in North America. Click for more...

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