http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com en-us http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com N/A info@heavymachineryinfo.com Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:42:10 -0500 20 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2425/1/Caterpillar-Introduces-Larger-Capacity-740-Articulated-Truck/Caterpillar-Introduces-Larger-Capacity-740-Articulated-Truck.html Caterpillar introduces the 740 articulated truck with expanded capacity—now 43.5 tons (39.5 metric tons), the biggest payload of all the 40-ton size class articulated trucks. Expanded capacity enables greater productivity and lower cost per ton in high volume earthmoving applications. The expanded capacity truck body handles 31.4 cubic yards (24 cubic meters). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2377/1/Caterpillar-Introduces-Larger-Capacity-740-Articulated-Truck/Caterpillar-Introduces-Larger-Capacity-740-Articulated-Truck.html Caterpillar introduces the 740 articulated truck with expanded capacity—now 43.5 tons (39.5 metric tons), the biggest payload of all the 40-ton size class articulated trucks. Expanded capacity enables greater productivity and lower cost per ton in high volume earthmoving applications. The expanded capacity truck body handles 31.4 cubic yards (24 cubic meters). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2063/1/Hybrid-Truck-Users-Forum-Selects-Suppliers-for-Refuse-Truck-Working-Group/Hybrid-Truck-Users-Forum-Selects-Suppliers-for-Refuse-Truck-Working-Group.html CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) Refuse Working Group announced today that its members have selected the supplier team of Crane Carrier/ISE/Bosch Rexroth to negotiate with for validation and testing of Class 7 & 8 heavy duty hydraulic hybrid and electric hybrid refuse vehicles. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2041/1/Al-Jaber-Group-seals-220-million-deal-for-Caterpillar-machines/Al-Jaber-Group-seals-220-million-deal-for-Caterpillar-machines.html The UAE-based Al Jaber Group, a leading contracting, logistics and industrial group, has purchased 720 Caterpillar machines for more than Dh809 million ($220 million). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2040/1/Dump-Truck-Cuts-Equipment-Costs/Dump-Truck-Cuts-Equipment-Costs.html Trucks & TransportationSunrise Unlimited, Mays Landing, NJ, is a full service landscape and construction company formed in 1982. It provides a number of services including land clearing, site work, excavating, trucking, utilities and hydro-seeding. It is currently working on a 50-plus acre residential project, which will consist of 88 homes when completed. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1995/1/Heavy-equipment-manufacturer-introduces-next-series-of-ADT-upgrades/Heavy-equipment-manufacturer-introduces-next-series-of-ADT-upgrades.html South African heavy equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment is introducing significant upgrades to its articulated dump trucks (ADTs), which include new ribless bins across the range, as well as upgraded software to facili-tate new electronic features on the trucks. Coupled with the general upgrades across the range, Bell is also introducing the higher-power articulated truck, the B30D. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1834/1/HGS-uses-a-fleet-of-electric-powered-Flexi-G4-articulated-trucks/HGS-uses-a-fleet-of-electric-powered-Flexi-G4-articulated-trucks.html Established in 1976, Harlow Group Storage (HGS) is a family owned and run business that provides outsourced warehousing facilities to a variety of customers operating in industries as diverse as product packaging and machine tool components. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1632/1/The-heavy-metal-load-luggers/The-heavy-metal-load-luggers.html One of the most apparent aspects of the ongoing automotive revolution is the changing face, shape and size of commercial vehicles. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1622/1/Metris-Releases-7-Axis-Articulated-Arm/Metris-Releases-7-Axis-Articulated-Arm.html Leuven - Metris announces the launch of the 7 axis MCA (manual coordinate measuring arm) for accurate and full freedom laser scanning.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1235/1/Turfmaster-Facility-Management-uses-Schaffer-5050ZS-articulated-loader/Turfmaster-Facility-Management-uses-Schaffer-5050ZS-articulated-loader.html Jason Fetherston, a leading hand in the Western Australian company’s turf division, has operated his articulated loader for several months, info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1024/1/Bigger-trucks-are-taking-more-freight-further/Bigger-trucks-are-taking-more-freight-further.html UK hauliers are carrying more freight on bigger trucks and they are carrying it further on average, according to the latest freight statistics from the Department for Transport (DfT). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1003/1/Very-narrow-aisle-trucks-bring-productivity/Very-narrow-aisle-trucks-bring-productivity.html The increasing adoption of very narrow aisles in warehousing and storage has lead to a number of design challenges for lift truck manufacturers and a resurgence in narrow-aisle innovation. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/841/1/Forklift-rental-deal-saves-lock-maker-GBP-20000/Forklift-rental-deal-saves-lock-maker-GBP-20000.html By switching from two articulated and one counterbalanced forklifts to three electric forklifts, a UK locks maker expects to save at least GBP 20,000 over the five-year contract rental period. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/840/1/Narrow-aisle-trucks-service-toy-warehouse/Narrow-aisle-trucks-service-toy-warehouse.html CPD Logistics took delivery of two Flexi trucks from Narrow Aisle to service its toy warehouse, which had been converted to a very narrow aisle system. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/562/1/-Caterpillar-field-test-demonstrates-100-percent-productivity-increase-43-percent-fuel-savings-with-AccuGrade/-Caterpillar-field-test-demonstrates-100-percent-productivity-increase-43-percent-fuel-savings-wit.html A recent production study comparing a conventional road construction job site to a job site using Caterpillar's AccuGrade machine control and guidance products revealed outstanding improvements in terms of productivity, fuel consumption, finish quality and safety. AccuGrade enabled 100 percent increase in productivity and 43 percent reduction in fuel consumption while resulting in better finish grade and a safer working environment. The study was conducted at the Caterpillar Malaga Demonstration and Learning Center in Spain late 2006. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/518/1/GIA-industri-ab---Locomotives-and-Haulage-Trucks/GIA-industri-ab---Locomotives-and-Haulage-Trucks.html GIA industri AB has long been known as a supplier of locomotives to the mining industry. Today GIA not only offers mine locomotives ranging from 2mt to 45mt, but has also diversified its range through the acquisition of Kiruna Truck, Häggloader and other lines to offer utility and service vehicles, equipment for high-speed tunnelling, ventilation and underground haulage trucks. GIA is represented in every continent of the world and around 80% of sales are export. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/279/1/Articulated-Dump-Trucks/Articulated-Dump-Trucks.html The single most important feature of an articulated dump truck (ADT), when compared to other dirt-hauling trucks, is the lack of a rigid frame. Conventional 10-wheeled dump trucks consist of a single rigid frame that joins the cab and dump body together. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/278/1/Caterpillar-Introduces-the-735-Articulated-Truck-Designed-for-Maximum-Performance-in-Tough-Terrain/Caterpillar-Introduces-the-735-Articulated-Truck-Designed-for-Maximum-Performance-in-Tough-Terrain.html The new Caterpillar® 735 Articulated Truck features a new electronically controlled engine and purpose-built transmission, a new front suspension system, a new hitch design, a cooling system mounted to the rear of the cab and integrated with new styling, a new operator station and center-mounted cab. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/277/1/Articulated-Truck/Articulated-Truck.html Euclid began building off highway rigid frame trucks in the 1930's. Unlike the highway trucks that have a flexible frame designed to twist with the road, these trucks had massive rigid frames which were not intended to flex. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/276/1/Caterpillar-Introduces-the-740-Ejector-Articulated-Truck-To-Improve-Productivity-Lower-Cost-Per-Ton-Increase-Versatility/Caterpillar-Introduces-the-740-Ejector-Articulated-Truck-To-Improve-Productivity-Lower-Cost-Per-Ton.html The new Caterpillar® 740 Ejector Articulated Truck features a self-cleaning ejector mechanism that allows material to be spread and dumped on-the-go, without raising the body. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/207/1/Watch-Out-For-Big-Trucks/Watch-Out-For-Big-Trucks.html Every year it seems there are more commercial vehicles like big tractor trailers on the highway and it shows no signs of easing up. To stay safe when driving on the highway you really need to know as much as you can about how these big trucks operate. Let's take a look at some tips to help you stay safe on the road. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/205/1/Dynamic-3D-Visualization-of-Articulated-Construction-Equipment/Dynamic-3D-Visualization-of-Articulated-Construction-Equipment.html Dynamic three-dimensional (3D) animation can be of significant value in improving the verification validation, and communication of discrete-event simulation (DES) models of construction operations, which in turn can make the models more credible and thus useful in operations planning and decision making. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/204/1/How-to-Become-a-Heavy-Equipment-Operator/How-to-Become-a-Heavy-Equipment-Operator.html Contrary to the common myth, the job of a heavy equipment operator is not confined to just operating the bulldozer. Nor is it a gender specific vocation since both men and women are employed in this field. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/127/1/Dana-Corporation-Installs-Aisle-Master-IC-Articulated-Lift-Trucks/Dana-Corporation-Installs-Aisle-Master-IC-Articulated-Lift-Trucks.html A 40% increase in inventory space and 20% increase in production area highlight decision to adopt the narrow-aisle Aisle-Master lift trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/123/1/What-is-an-Articulated-Truck/What-is-an-Articulated-Truck.html An articulated truck is a vehicle that is most commonly used in construction work. Articulated trucks are used to haul heavy loads, sometimes over difficult terrain, and they can be considered a type of tractor-trailer unit. There are simple articulated trucks that haul goods, as well as articulated dump trucks that are also loaders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/122/1/Articulated-Trucks-The-ATVs-of-Construction/Articulated-Trucks-The-ATVs-of-Construction.html The off-highway articulated truck, a cross between a tractor-trailer and an articulated loader, is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment ever invented. The secret of an AT is in the coupling and drive systems. The coupling system allows the power and drive sections to move independently of the load section. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/206/1/Articulated-enters-joint-LED-development-agreement-with-Grote/Articulated-enters-joint-LED-development-agreement-with-Grote.html Articulated Technologies has established a joint development agreement with Grote Industries to manufacture robust LED-based lighting for vehicles. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/126/1/Buying-File-Gallery-Articulated-Dump-Trucks/Buying-File-Gallery-Articulated-Dump-Trucks.html The MT41 introduced at Conexpo-Con/Agg carries 2,000 pounds more payload than the truck it replaced, the MT40B II, and it's Moxy's first use of wet disc brakes. A drop in engine displacement, from Scania's DI14 diesel to its 12-liter DC12, is masked by the fact that the turbocharged and intercooled DC12 carries the same horsepower and torque ratings (429 horsepower and 1,367 ft.-lbs.) as the 14-liter predecessor. The MT41 outweighs the MT40B II by about 3,000 pounds. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3/1/Articulated-trucks-maneuver-easily-through-narrow-aisles-at-printing-company/Articulated-trucks-maneuver-easily-through-narrow-aisles-at-printing-company.html Harris Printing Company has made a name for itself in West End, N.C. by being dependable and responsive to customer needs. Printing nearly anything from brochures to posters to catalogs, Harris has seen its business expand into a mid-size company and currently operates out of three facilities. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/125/1/Articulated-Trucks-Growing-into-Their-Rough-Rider-Image/Articulated-Trucks-Growing-into-Their-Rough-Rider-Image.html Articulated dump trucks exist solely to carry a heavy load fast over rough terrain. They have been in widespread use less than 20 years, and manufacturers are finally beginning to build trucks that will take the punishment a hard-hat cowboy can dish out after he's seen the brochure pictures of these six-by-six contortionists working axle-deep in mud. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2/1/Self-cleaning-ejector-articulated-truck/Self-cleaning-ejector-articulated-truck.html THE new Caterpillar 740 Ejector articulated truck features a self-cleaning ejector mechanism that allows material to be spread and dumped on-the-go, without raising the body. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 06 Jun 2002 00:00:00 -0500