Komatsu - Thu September 15, 2016
Komatsu's Largest Haul Truck Ever - the 980E-4 - is Introduced to North America
Komatsu America Corp. , a global heavy equipment manufacturer, announced the North American commercial release of the 980E-4 haul truck, for service in mine sites requiring 400-ton payload capacity. With a 400-ton capacity and 3,500 HP engine, the 980E-4 builds on a long history of success with electric drive trucks, and reinforces Komatsu's position as a global leader in the ultra-class mining truck market....
Fri August 05, 2016
Truck Company's Goal: To Build a Better 'Mechanics Truck'
For more than 40 years, Jack Harriman has had a handle on what field mechanics need in a utility truck. His customers have suggested how to build a better “Mechanics Truck.”“These guys know what they want and need,” said Harriman....
Thu March 31, 2016
Altec Wins Work Truck Show 2016 Green Award for JEMS 4 Series Hybrid System
Altec Inc. (Birmingham, Ala.) won The Work Truck Show 2016 Green Award for its JEMS 4 Series (Jobsite Energy Management System) hybrid-electric system. The award was presented at The Work Truck Show 2016, which was held March 1 to 4 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis....
Mon March 07, 2016
Kenworth T880 Adds Hendrickson ULTIMAAX Severe Duty Suspension
The vocational flagship Kenworth T880 is now available for order with the Hendrickson ULTIMAAX advanced severe-duty rubber suspension. The ULTIMAAX suspension offers a balance of empty ride quality and loaded stability for driver comfort, while also cushioning the load and protecting the chassis, cargo and body equipment from excessive vibration and road shock due to potholes and rugged terrain....
Mon March 07, 2016
Isuzu Unveils All-New Class 6 F-Series Truck
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. unveiled an all-new entry in the Class 6 medium-duty truck segment — the 2018 Isuzu FTR. The F-Series truck is slated to go into production in the United States in mid-2017....
Mon February 29, 2016
Mack Expands Heavy-Duty AMT Range
Mack Trucks announced two new versions of its Mack mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission (AMT). Mack's mDRIVE HD 13-speed and mDRIVE HD 14-speed meet the needs of an even wider range of customer applications with the power and performance that only a fully integrated powertrain can offer, according to the manufacturer....
Fri February 26, 2016
PACCAR MX-11 Engine Design Maximizes Productivity, Life Span
The PACCAR MX-11 engine for vocational and regional haul customers is now available for order. Offered in the Kenworth T880, T680, T800 with FEPTO and W900S, the PACCAR MX-11 is designed to produce up to 430 hp and 1,550 lb.-ft....
Thu February 25, 2016
Freightliner Adds to List of 'Hardest Working Cities'
Following the successful launch of the Freightliner Trucks Hardest Working Cities recognition program, Freightliner announced four new cities will be recognized with the award in 2016. The award winners for this year will be: New York City, Charlotte, Edmonton, and Seattle-Tacoma....
Wed October 14, 2015
Terex Utilities Introduces New Installation Standards
To help fleet managers balance equipment value with user requirements, Terex has developed a new process to assist customers with spec'ing utility trucks, including aerial devices and digger derricks, that complies with bid specs, costs less to purchase and takes less time to produce....
Wed October 28, 2015
Mendenhall Auto Auction Inc. Holds Surplus Auction
On Oct. 17, Mendenhall Auto Auction Inc. held a surplus auction for the city of Winston Salem, and also was selling for Winston Salem City Surplus, area contractors and farmers, among others. The sale included a John Deere 750C dozer, John Deere and Ford backhoes, excavators from John Deere and Link-Belt, utility trucks, dump trucks and much more....
