Unlike on-road trucks, off highway trucks are specifically designed to work in punishing environments and are made to haul material and debris around a work site. These purpose-built vehicles are not constrained by the weight limits of their smaller on-road counterparts. Off highway trucks typically feature a front driving axle and ride on 63-inch tires. The largest off highway mining trucks stand more than two stories tall, boast diesel engines that weigh as much as 25,000 pounds, have as many as 12 turbochargers, and make more than 10,000 lb-ft of torque. To support payloads of up to 400 tons, these massive haulers have frame widths and depths that are measured in feet, not inches. Some of the largest off highway mining trucks are manufactured by Komatsu, Liebherr, Hitachi, Terex and Caterpillar.
For the first time in mining history, trucks equipped with Cat MineStar Command for hauling have autonomously moved more than 1.1 billion tons of material in less than a year.
Bell Trucks America has signed an exclusive deal with Pronto AI as its provider of autonomous technology for articulated dump trucks in the United States.
Curry Supply Company, a manufacturer of specialized commercial truck equipment, has announced relocation of its main manufacturing facility from its current location in Martinsburg, Pa., to Hollidaysburg, Pa.
Rokbak was a major presence at this year's Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit event, held in Florida on Jan.
Concrete and cement provider Pan-United Corporation is studying the feasibility of using electric and hydrogen fuel cells to power a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks.
As temperatures begin to drop across the Northern hemisphere, articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak has announced two extreme cold weather protection kits for its RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers.
Easton Sales and Rentals has registered a notable moment in construction equipment history, taking delivery of the first-ever Rokbak articulated hauler.
Hydrema, an articulated dump truck manufacturer, expanded its dealer network with the addition of Hayden Machinery Inc.
Sept. 1, 2021, saw the launch of Rokbak, a new manufacturing company in the construction equipment industry.
Following the launch of the Rokbak brand, the new RA30 and RA40 articulated haulers have made their UK debut, catching the eyes of visitors to the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland and Molson Group's open days in England.