http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com en-us http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com N/A info@heavymachineryinfo.com Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:56:16 -0500 20 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4785/1/Camping-World-Trucks---Crafton-Preview---Homestead/Camping-World-Trucks---Crafton-Preview---Homestead.html Matt Crafton and the No. 88 Menards/Tarkett team head to sunny Homestead-Miami Speedway for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series finale. Crafton has 10 previous starts at the 1.5-mile oval, with two top-five and five top-10 finishes and an average finish of 11.4. Crafton earned his best finish at the track when he was the runner up in the 2009 Homestead event, and he took the sixth spot in his last visit to the South Florida facility. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4784/1/October-Class-8-Truck-Sales-Double-Over-Previous-Year/October-Class-8-Truck-Sales-Double-Over-Previous-Year.html U.S. retail sales of 17,424 Class 8 trucks in October were up from the 15,937 sold in September and double the number sold a year ago, when only 8,714 Class 8 trucks were sold in October 2010. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4752/1/Daly-adds-Volvo-F-series-truck/Daly-adds-Volvo-F-series-truck.html Surrey-based Daly Plant Hire has taken delivery of a new Volvo A25F articulated hauler, bringing its mixed fleet of C, D , E and now F series haulers to a total of fifteen. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4748/1/Military-looking-to-purchase-over-750-M-in-new-trucks/Military-looking-to-purchase-over-750-M-in-new-trucks.html Canada’s military is planning to purchase thousands of new trucks in a deal estimated to be worth more than $750 million, even as an earlier announced truck program has fallen years behind schedule. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4715/1/Demand-For-Trucks-Puts-Spotlight-On-Idle-Navistar-Plant/Demand-For-Trucks-Puts-Spotlight-On-Idle-Navistar-Plant.html With demand for heavy-duty trucks expected to rise sharply through 2012, Navistar International Corp. (NAV) is coming under increasing pressure to resume production at an idled Canadian assembly plant. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4714/1/Highway-robberies-of-trucks-and-consignments-go-up/Highway-robberies-of-trucks-and-consignments-go-up.html The frequency of robberies on NH-8 has gone up, with trucks plying on the highway at night being targeted the most. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4673/1/Lord-of-small-cars-and-big-trucks/Lord-of-small-cars-and-big-trucks.html From a manufacturer of fuddy duddy trucks, Tata Motors has come a long way to become the owner of some of the finest luxury car brands and the maker of the people’s car, undeterred by financial losses in between info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4672/1/Volvo-Trucks-first-to-market-gas-powered-truck-for-long-haul-operations/Volvo-Trucks-first-to-market-gas-powered-truck-for-long-haul-operations.html Volvo Trucks is enhancing its focus on alternative fuels with the launch of the new Volvo FM MethaneDiesel. This truck is powered by up to 75 percent gas. Thanks to its fuel-efficient technology – which extends the vehicle’s operating range – it can considerably reduce CO2 emissions from heavy and long-distance transport operations. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4615/1/Yancey-Truck-Centers-Opens-Macon-GA-Location/Yancey-Truck-Centers-Opens-Macon-GA-Location.html Yancey Truck Centers announces the opening of its newest full-service International truck sales and service location in Macon, GA.  Located at 1320 Guy Paine Rd, Yancey Truck Centers' Macon store is the fifth Yancey Truck Centers store operating in Georgia.  The Macon location will provide middle Georgia with the parts, service and warranty for entire lineup of International Trucks products including Heavy Duty, Medium Duty, and IC bus, as well as selling new and used trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4614/1/Plugging-Electric-Drivetrains-into-Trucks/Plugging-Electric-Drivetrains-into-Trucks.html Within the universe of electric vehicles, an interesting niche is being carved out, as entrepreneurs and vehicle manufacturers are finding that success may be with some of the most unlikely plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs): medium and heavy duty trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4548/1/2-Marion-County-departments-get-grants-for-fire-trucks/2-Marion-County-departments-get-grants-for-fire-trucks.html Two volunteer fire departments have been awarded Federal Emergency Management Agency grants to purchase new fire trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4546/1/Greek-army-helps-clear-trash-in-Thessaloniki-as-municipal-trucks-out-of-action/Greek-army-helps-clear-trash-in-Thessaloniki-as-municipal-trucks-out-of-action.html The Greek army is helping clear mounds of trash from the streets of Thessaloniki, after maintenance problems put most municipal garbage trucks out of action. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4490/1/Food-Truck-Junkie-Its-worth-making-the-trek-to-new-trucks/Food-Truck-Junkie-Its-worth-making-the-trek-to-new-trucks.html Because of the shortened school week, and thus smaller variety of food trucks on campus, I unfortunately do not have any new food truck reviews. When contemplating what to write about, someone jokingly suggested re-reviewing another truck. While this was definitely not an option, it did get me thinking about the dilemma of whether to revisit familiar trucks or try new ones. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4489/1/Trucks-to-replace-rail-carts/Trucks-to-replace-rail-carts.html THE Fiji Sugar Corporation spends a hefty $10m-$12m a year on rail carts to transport cane to the mills, and is considering replacing this with cheaper-running trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4426/1/Frito-Lay-Rolls-Out-All-Electric-Delivery-Trucks-in-NYC/Frito-Lay-Rolls-Out-All-Electric-Delivery-Trucks-in-NYC.html PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America division will deploy five all-electric  trucks  in New York City this month as part of a green fleet expansion that will place 176 electric delivery vehicles on the road over the next year. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4425/1/On-the-GreenBeat-Unilever-invests-in-Solazyme-Frito-Lay-launches-electric-trucks/On-the-GreenBeat-Unilever-invests-in-Solazyme-Frito-Lay-launches-electric-trucks.html Unilever joined biofuel company Solazyme’s fourth round of financing as a strategic investor, Solazyme announced yesterday. The companies already share an R&D agreement: Solazyme’s oils are already used in Unilever’s Lux soap, with the plans to incorporate more renewable oils into its personal care products, such as algal oil, a substitute for palm oil. Solazyme announced last month that they had raised $52 million in fourth-round fundraising, with Chevron Technology Ventures and agribusiness leader Bunge included among its backers. It also drew the backing of Richard Branson. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4358/1/Trade-Edge-for-Goscor-Lift-Truck-Company/Trade-Edge-for-Goscor-Lift-Truck-Company.html With manufacturing facilities globally, Crown is the world leader in the manufacture of electric materials handling equipment. Catering to the ever-changing demands of warehousing, Crown has equipment to suite every conceivable warehouse application. Its range of products in South Africa include: hand-pallet trucks, powered forklifts, powered stackers, low-level and mid to high order pickers, rider pallet trucks, wave mobile ladders, reach trucks, counterbalanced trucks and more. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4326/1/JD-Introduces-New-Z700-Series-Zero-Turn-Mowers/JD-Introduces-New-Z700-Series-Zero-Turn-Mowers.html Looking to simplify the decision process for entry-level professionals, John Deere announces the launch of the Z700 ZTrak™ Series. Three models make up the new line highlighted by the Z710A (48 and 54-in decks) and the Z720A (60-in deck). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4324/1/John-Deere-900-KH-Series-Tracked-Harvesters/John-Deere-900-KH-Series-Tracked-Harvesters.html The new John Deere 900 KH-Series Tracked Harvesters offer extra power and productivity to take on the toughest trees, with dual power options at 300 hp or the industry-first 330 hp. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4311/1/Wheel-Loaders-Skid-Steer-Track-Loaders-Volumetric-Concrete-Mixers-Specials-For-Sale-Off-Lease-and-Repos-Dealer-Financing/Wheel-Loaders-Skid-Steer-Track-Loaders-Volumetric-Concrete-Mixers-Specials-For-Sale-Off-Lease-an.html There are many alternatives in obtaining off lease and repo wheel loaders, skid skeer, track loaders and volumetric concrete mixers are for sale with special dealer financing. Whether you are a start up or a seasoned business, the first logical place to investigate your financing is at your local bank. This may be pleasurable if you have many contacts at your bank but most people usually don't have these types of connections. The seasoned business must have at least mid 600s in their credit scores and be prepared to go through a lengthy paper process. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4279/1/Semi-Trucks-and-Big-Trucks-are-the-vital-carriers-of-transportation/Semi-Trucks-and-Big-Trucks-are-the-vital-carriers-of-transportation.html Transportation business is the business that has made it possible to make the produced goods of industries reached to the individuals and desired people with greater and better speeds. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4278/1/Dodge-Is-The-Shining-Sun-Of-The-Pick-Up-Trucks-Industries/-Dodge-Is-The-Shining-Sun-Of-The-Pick-Up-Trucks-Industries.html There are many of the companies appearing in the manufacturing of various types of trucks. These companies are having huge market and also are having the best ever manufacturing styles and also are the most preferred brands for the truck lovers. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4277/1/Sale-On-Toyota-Trucks-Like-Never-Seen-Before/Sale-On-Toyota-Trucks-Like-Never-Seen-Before.html Choosing the right car - Your first goal is to choose which car model to buy and to make the right choice is not very difficult.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4276/1/Carrying-The-Long-Haul-Cargo-With-Semi-Truck-Trailers/Carrying-The-Long-Haul-Cargo-With-Semi-Truck-Trailers.html Big rigs have been around for as long as businesses have had the need to transport large cargo over long distance on the road. Huge 18-wheeler trucks have hauled nearly every possible cargo imaginable, from lumber to chemical products, to show cars and heavy equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4275/1/Boom-Trucks-Best-For-Heavy-Works/Boom-Trucks-Best-For-Heavy-Works.html You must have seen people at the road side fixing the phone wires or trimming a tree. They do it by standing in a bucket or you can call a platform. This platform is attached to a truck from where it is operated to lift up and down. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4236/1/Truck-provides-safe-environment-for-forklift-users/Truck-provides-safe-environment-for-forklift-users.html Briggs Equipment, the UK's Cat Lift Truck distributor, has launched a four- to 5.5-tonne lift truck that provides a more stable and less distracting work environment for forklift users. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4233/1/--Home--News--Business--Opinion--Arts--Ideas--Columns--Vedomosti-John-Deere-Opens-Factory-in-500M-Russian-Initiative/John-Deere-Opens-Factory-in-500M-Russian-Initiative.html U.S.-based tractor maker John Deere opened a factory in Domodedovo on Tuesday, in the first step of its plan to invest $500 million in the country. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4216/1/1955-Chevrolet-Truck---Last-Five-Window/1955-Chevrolet-Truck---Last-Five-Window.html It all began in the summer of 1947, introduced as a late '47 model the all-new Chevrolet truck replaced the postwar 1946-47 Chevrolet offerings.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4213/1/Tracked-excavator-producer-JCB-showcase-range-of-models-At-Hillhead-2010/Tracked-excavator-producer-JCB-showcase-range-of-models-At-Hillhead-2010.html At Hillhead 2010, JCB will showcase a vast range of models from its heavyline range of equipment for the quarrying, demolition and recycling industries - both on the stand and in the JCB demonstration area. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4212/1/Hindustan-Motors-launches-greener-CNG-mini-truck/Hindustan-Motors-launches-greener-CNG-mini-truck.html  Hindustan Motors Monday launched a CNG (compressed natural gas) version of its its mini truck 'Winner' which meets the BS-IV emission norms. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4203/1/New-motocross-track-receives-finishing-touches/New-motocross-track-receives-finishing-touches.html Local off-road motorsport enthusiasts will soon have a brand new, state-of-the-art park near the Terrace-Kitimat Regional Airport.Work on the track is now done thanks to a partnership between Northwest Community College (NWCC), the Terrace Motocross Association and the ITA (Industry Training Authority). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4190/1/Vehicle-Lift-Foam-Guards-Available-From-Mohawk-Lifts-Protect-Car-Truck-and-Van-Doors/Vehicle-Lift-Foam-Guards-Available-From-Mohawk-Lifts-Protect-Car-Truck-and-Van-Doors.html Mohawk Lifts is pleased to announce the availability of Foam Door Guards that will provide enhanced safety when used with its line of two-post lifts. The foam door guards are available for all Mohawk two posts lifts ranging from 7,000 to 30,000 lb capacities. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4185/1/LATEST-254-TONNE-CAPACITY-860E-IK-TRUCK/LATEST-254-TONNE-CAPACITY-860E-IK-TRUCK.html Komatsu has recently released the new 860E-1K electric drive rigid frame dump truck, featuring a payload capacity of 254 tonnes (280 US tons) and the option of a factory-installed trolley-assist feature to save fuel, reduce emissions and extend engine life. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4184/1/Linde-reach-truck-selected-to-position-Lego-model/Linde-reach-truck-selected-to-position-Lego-model.html Legoland Windsor has selected the R14-G reach truck forklift from Linde Material Handling to move a 6m high model of a Pharaoh, made from 200,000 Lego bricks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4181/1/Yale-launches-forklift-truck-for-heavy-industry/Yale-launches-forklift-truck-for-heavy-industry.html Yale has launched the 8-9 tonne-capacity Veracitor VX forklift truck, designed for the lumber, steel, concrete, brewing and chemical industries. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4109/1/8-Series-electric-lift-trucks/8-Series-electric-lift-trucks.html Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. unveils its new line of 8-Series four-wheel AC electric lift trucks. Available in 4,000- to 6,500 pound load capacities (including a new 5,500 pound capacity model), the vehicles are suited for virtually every indoor material handling need, from food and beverage to general warehousing and distribution centers usage, the manufacturer says. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4108/1/Yales-ERP030-040VT-and-ERP030-040VF-lift-trucks/Yales-ERP030-040VT-and-ERP030-040VF-lift-trucks.html Yale Materials Handling Corp. announces two new electric rider lift truck models—the three-wheel ERP030-040VT and the four-wheel ERP030-040VF. Both models provide lifting capacities of 3,000 to 4,000 pounds. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4083/1/Altec-Industries-partner-with-Prinoth-to-install-cranes-on-Go-Tract-vehicles/Altec-Industries-partner-with-Prinoth-to-install-cranes-on-Go-Tract-vehicles.html Altec Industries, Inc. has partnered with Prinoth to install cranes on their Go-Tract range of vehicles, including the Altec AC38-127S on the new GT4500 tracked vehicle, a huge, off-road unit for use in normally inaccessible terrains. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4081/1/Versalift-to-distribute-the-OEM-DD-ST-900-Service-Tracker/Versalift-to-distribute-the-OEM-DD-ST-900-Service-Tracker.html OEM Data Delivery, a developer of technology tools for managing worksites and high-value equipment, and Versalift East, a manufacturer of aerial devices and trailers, have announced an alliance designed to benefit buyers of aerial equipment who want GPS capabilities as part of their equipment package. The alliance calls for Versalift to distribute, and install as part of its manufacturing process, the OEM DD ST-900 Service Tracker. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4052/1/Port-of-LA-nears-purchase-of-fuel-cell-hybrid-electric-trucks/Port-of-LA-nears-purchase-of-fuel-cell-hybrid-electric-trucks.html Eight new hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric big rigs will soon roll through the Port of Los Angeles as part of an agreement under negotiation with Santa Monica-based Vision Industries. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4044/1/Car-Lifts-Versus-Truck-Lifts/Car-Lifts-Versus-Truck-Lifts.html practically every American block in most cities. Small garage owners, hobbyist mechanics, and automotive repair chains all utilize car lifts dozens of times every day. Truck lifts are not so visible, but are the backbone of the American truck and heavy vehicle industry. Regardless of the size, they have to perform every time for both efficient operation and the safety of the personnel working below them. Both lift types are equally important and play a significant role in the domestic economy. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4037/1/An-Overview-of-Bucket-Trucks/An-Overview-of-Bucket-Trucks.html Bucket trucks are mainly used in heavy industries and one can spot them along the roadsides without much trouble. For instance, you can see people doing work at heights or repairing telephone connections on poles or fixing something at heights. If this is so then you have seen a bucket truck. Bucket truck is used to lift workers to places at heights. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4032/1/Electric-Vehicles-Trucks-Always-At-Your-Service-In-True-Sense/Electric-Vehicles-Trucks-Always-At-Your-Service-In-True-Sense.html The use of trucks is quite common in the industries. The manufacturing and construction industries rely heavily on trucks. Keeping up with the flying trends of advancement in technology, trucks have come in a new avatar; that is, the electric vehicles trucks. These are highly advanced trucks made for carrying out the tough material handling work in factories, warehouses and other manufacturing units. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4025/1/Forktlift-Parts-And-Forklift-Hire/Forktlift-Parts-And-Forklift-Hire.html A forklift truck is a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials. They are large pieces of machinery that have truly changed the way manufacturing and warehousing companies and businesses work, so much so that the fork lift truck has become the key piece of machinery within this type of operation. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4024/1/Tips-For-Buying-Forklift-Trucks/Tips-For-Buying-Forklift-Trucks.html Forklift Trucks or Side Loaders or Fork Hoists are industrial trucks used for lifting and transporting materials. These trucks are extensively used in industries especially in the construction and mechanical divisions of conglomerates. Since their inception, these trucks have become a crucial part of the manufacturing business and have earned an indispensable reputation. But their purchase might be tricky as a defective piece might sink the investment in it and get rendered useless. There are some points to be considered while buying forklift trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4023/1/Buying-Fork-Lift-Parts-And-Fork-Lift-Parts-Maintenance/Buying-Fork-Lift-Parts-And-Fork-Lift-Parts-Maintenance.html Fork lift trucks are essential pieces of equipment to many businesses and companies especially in the distribution industry. Keeping your forklift truck up to date and maintained is exceptionally important as if an accident occurs it can be potentially very dangerous and the company in question may be liable for the injury. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4019/1/Hy-Tec-Quarries-is-using-a-Komatsu-HM400-2-and-WA430-6-for-its-operations/Hy-Tec-Quarries-is-using-a-Komatsu-HM400-2-and-WA430-6-for-its-operations.html KOMATSU Australia says a HM400-2 articulated dump truck and a WA430-6 wheel loader recently purchased by Hy-Tec Quarries have been delivering outstanding fuel economy and productivity since being delivered. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4005/1/Terex-introduces-updated-PT-30-compact-track-loader/Terex-introduces-updated-PT-30-compact-track-loader.html The new Terex PT-30 compact track loader is designed with a 26 percent increase in lift height, a 16 percent increase in operating capacity and a 45 percent increase in bucket rollback to enhance its production while continuing to offer operators the compact and maneuverable operation of its predecessor. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/4000/1/Forklift-manufacturer-Samuk-introduce-the-B-Series-counterbalance-truck/Forklift-manufacturer-Samuk-introduce-the-B-Series-counterbalance-truck.html Leading lift-truck specialist Samuk is winning orders for its latest range of counterbalance forklifts, the B Series. Designed in line with the company's KISS (Keep It Simple Specification) philosophy, the B Series comprises a range of heavy-duty, ultra-reliable workhorses made at the brand new Chinese factory of Samuk's manufacturing partner Hangcha. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3976/1/Forklift-manufacturer-Samuk-introduce-the-B-Series-counterbalance-truck/Forklift-manufacturer-Samuk-introduce-the-B-Series-counterbalance-truck.html Leading lift-truck specialist Samuk is winning orders for its latest range of counterbalance forklifts, the B Series. Designed in line with the company's KISS (Keep It Simple Specification) philosophy, the B Series comprises a range of heavy-duty, ultra-reliable workhorses made at the brand new Chinese factory of Samuk's manufacturing partner Hangcha. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3964/1/Ace-Plant-chooses-Volvo/Ace-Plant-chooses-Volvo.html Greater versatility and maximum capacity were the requirements when Milton Keynes-based Ace Plant, busy with increasing demand for its specialist hire equipment, brought forward its truck replacement programme and chose to add a Volvo FM-440 8×2 truck to its fleet from the local depot of Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3963/1/Caterpillars-new-D-Series-973D-Track-Loader-is-a-one-machine-workforce/Caterpillars-new-D-Series-973D-Track-Loader-is-a-one-machine-workforce.html CATERPILLAR says its new D-Series 973D Track Loader is 10% more powerful than its 973C predecessor, while retaining its reputation and much of the design. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3961/1/Forklift-manufacturer-Samuk-introduce-the-B-Series-counterbalance-truck/Forklift-manufacturer-Samuk-introduce-the-B-Series-counterbalance-truck.html Leading lift-truck specialist Samuk is winning orders for its latest range of counterbalance forklifts, the B Series. Designed in line with the company's KISS (Keep It Simple Specification) philosophy, the B Series comprises a range of heavy-duty, ultra-reliable workhorses made at the brand new Chinese factory of Samuk's manufacturing partner Hangcha. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3933/1/Briggs-Equipment-national-distributor-of-Cat-Lift-Trucks-supplies-new-models-to-JC-Plant/Briggs-Equipment-national-distributor-of-Cat-Lift-Trucks-supplies-new-models-to-JC-Plant.html Managers operating in power stations and refineries can now put an end to the manual handling of difficult materials thanks to the flexibility of Cat® Lift Trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3932/1/Forklift-manufacturer-Samuk-introduce-the-B-Series-counterbalance-truck/Forklift-manufacturer-Samuk-introduce-the-B-Series-counterbalance-truck.html Leading lift-truck specialist Samuk is winning orders for its latest range of counterbalance forklifts, the B Series. Designed in line with the company's KISS (Keep It Simple Specification) philosophy, the B Series comprises a range of heavy-duty, ultra-reliable workhorses made at the brand new Chinese factory of Samuk's manufacturing partner Hangcha. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3908/1/Forklift-manufacturer-Jungheinrich-launches-new-electric-pallet-truck/Forklift-manufacturer-Jungheinrich-launches-new-electric-pallet-truck.html Jungheinrich, who make more powered pallet trucks than any other European forklift manufacturer, have launched a new electric-powered pallet truck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3895/1/Model-4450-counterbalanced-lift-truck/Model-4450-counterbalanced-lift-truck.html The new Model 4450 three-wheel sit-down counterbalanced truck from the Raymond Corp. is engineered for productivity, energy efficiency, and enhanced performance in a variety of material handling applications. Designed for the smooth transport of products and stacking of pallets, the Model 4450 features a short head length that reduces turn radius, making it well suited for work in tight spaces.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3888/1/Introducing-the-X-range-forklift-trucks/Introducing-the-X-range-forklift-trucks.html Nexen Lift Trucks has introduced its X-Range of counterbalanced forklift trucks comprising seven models with capacities from 2.0 to 3.5 tonne. The FDX diesel 2.5, 3 and 3.5 tonne units are powered by a choice of either Kubota or Yanmar engines whilst the LPG versions in 2, 2.5, 3 and 3.5 tonne capacities are offered with a choice of Nissan or GM power units. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3880/1/Automated-truck-loading-for-cold-chain-from-Ancra/Automated-truck-loading-for-cold-chain-from-Ancra.html Rising energy prices and political guidelines have attracted the notice cold chain logistics providers in terms of the need for increased energy-efficiency. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3876/1/Toyota-named-Australias-number-1-in-Forklifts/Toyota-named-Australias-number-1-in-Forklifts.html Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) is officially Australia's number one forklift company, securing over 30 per cent market share in calendar year 2009. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3825/1/Bedford-Plant-takes-customised-loader-truck/Bedford-Plant-takes-customised-loader-truck.html UK-based Truck Specialists Ltd. has produced a versatile truck with a 50 tonne/metre rated crane for Bedford Plant, designed to transport plant, building materials or cabins for construction sites. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3824/1/Elliott-Brothers-opts-for-Iveco/Elliott-Brothers-opts-for-Iveco.html Hampshire’s largest independent builders merchant, Elliott Brothers, has taken delivery of four new Iveco Stralis Active Day 26 tonne rear-steering rigids to join its 27-strong truck fleet delivering building supplies across the county. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3818/1/Cat-Lift-Trucks-Selected-as-Official-Lift-Truck-Equipment-Provider-by-Houston-Livestock-Show-and-RodeoTM/Cat-Lift-Trucks-Selected-as-Official-Lift-Truck-Equipment-Provider-by-Houston-Livestock-Sh.html Cat Lift Trucks, in conjunction with its local Cat(R) lift truck dealer, Mustang Industrial Equipment Company in Houston, Texas, has recently been awarded a three-year contract by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo(TM) for all of its lift truck needs through 2008. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3817/1/Jungheinrich-Unveils-the-Versatile-New-ETV-C16C20-Electric-Reach-Trucks-with-Super-Elastic-Tires-for-IndoorOutdoor-Use/Jungheinrich-Unveils-the-Versatile-New-ETV-C16C20-Electric-Reach-Trucks-with-Super-Elastic-Tires-f.html Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., a world leader in the design and manufacture of 'green' industrial trucks, has announced a new line of 3-phase AC electric reach trucks with super elastic tires and a high ground clearance. These features allow the trucks to operate on both smooth floors in the warehouse and on bumpy, uneven surfaces outdoors. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3815/1/Durham-Introduces-a-New-Series-of-Three-Sided-Trucks/Durham-Introduces-a-New-Series-of-Three-Sided-Trucks.html Durham Manufacturing, Durham CT has introduced a new series of three-sided trucks. One of the series is without shelves, a second has one adjustable shelf, a third has two adjustable shelves and a fourth has three adjustable shelves, info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3814/1/-Raymond-Introduces-Latest-Counterbalanced-Lift-Truck-Models/Raymond-Introduces-Latest-Counterbalanced-Lift-Truck-Models.html Model 4100 and Model 4200 stand-up counterbalanced lift trucks. The Model 4200 is designed for warehouse systems and other high-productivity applications, with load capacities from 3,000 to 5,000 pounds. The 4100, designed for dock applications, features a load capacity of 3,000 to 3,500 pounds. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3810/1/Rollback-truck-for-sale-Used-wrecker-truck-parts-Tow-truck-parts-for-sale-Jerdan-tow-trucks/Rollback-truck-for-sale-Used-wrecker-truck-parts-Tow-truck-parts-for-sale-Jerdan-tow-trucks.html Truck Sales has been boosted many times since last 25 years at Lancaster, Massachusetts. While there are many good shops that have expanded as well as the parts department and service warehouse. A good Truck Sales shop have to kept up with the demand from the Tow Truck clientele that they service with unmatched customer service and the willingness to go the extra mile when it comes to what a customer wants. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3804/1/Ditch-Witch-showcases-new-machines/Ditch-Witch-showcases-new-machines.html Ditch Witch introduced its latest trenching and trenchless machines at its ninth customer day held at in Barcelona, Spain. Becca Wilkins reports.More than 200 customers and dealers had the chance to view and test-drive new equipment from Ditch Witch at an event held at the company's International Underground Systems factory in Barcelona. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3801/1/Counterbalanced-Lift-Truck-and-Electric-Tow-Vehicle--Technology-Rules-Everywhere/Counterbalanced-Lift-Truck-and-Electric-Tow-Vehicle--Technology-Rules-Everywhere.html Trucks are much in demand in industry. With modern innovation and invention trucks have got new and smart looks and features. Counterbalanced lift truck has got precedence over ordinary trucks due to its salient features and added advantages. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3800/1/Lifted-trucks-for-sale-to-shift-Heavy-tools-/Lifted-trucks-for-sale-to-shift-Heavy-tools-.html There are so many tools and machines in the world that are made of the heaviest sizes. They are not difficult but literally impossible to handle. Such machines and instruments need a tool that can lift them and place them at the right place. To have shifting of such heavy tools a truck is being derived and invented that is having a huge body and capacity to handle the machineries and other tools of even hundreds of tones weight, are called the Lifted Trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3799/1/Big-Lifted-trucks-for-sale-at-Giant-Tools-and-Machineries-/Big-Lifted-trucks-for-sale-at-Giant-Tools-and-Machineries-.html There are so many industries in the world and they are made of some of the giant tools and machineries. All these machineries are quite heavy and they are meant for the betterment of the world as the more development of industries, more developed is the country. But, for the betterment of the industries, we need to provide them some of the heavier tools but they can never be loaded by the men, so they need some of the vehicles that can handle them. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3793/1/Volvo-ABG7820B-and-ABG8820B-tracked-pavers-lay-a-smooth-even-mat-with-precision/Volvo-ABG7820B-and-ABG8820B-tracked-pavers-lay-a-smooth-even-mat-with-precision.html Designed for paving contractors working on medium and large-scale applications such as municipal roads, highways and airfields, the Volvo ABG7820B and ABG8820B tracked pavers provide a working width from 2.5 m (8ft.2in) up to 13.0 m (42ft. 8in.). The Volvo D7 engine meets EU IIIA/E.P.A. Tier 3 emission standards and is rated at 170 kW (231 metric hp) for the ABG7820B and at 182 kW (247.5 metric hp) for the ABG8820B. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3792/1/Cat-797F-mining-truck-delivers-even-lower-costs-per-ton-with-less-environmental-impact/Cat-797F-mining-truck-delivers-even-lower-costs-per-ton-with-less-environmental-impact.html The design of the largest Cat mining truck has proven its productivity, durability and low cost of operation through more than 10 years of service in the world's most challenging mining operations. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3787/1/First-3803-Terex-loader-in-the-UK/First-3803-Terex-loader-in-the-UK.html Rental specialist Owen Pugh & Company has taken delivery of the first Terex 380.3 A3 loader crane in the UK.The 38 tonne-metre crane is being used to deliver construction supplies, general plant and welfare units to sites across the north east of England. It is also available for general rental. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3784/1/ATAK-Trucking-materials-calculator-assists-Construction-and-Landscape-project-planning/ATAK-Trucking-materials-calculator-assists-Construction-and-Landscape-project-planning.html ATAK Trucking, a wholesale supplier of building and construction materials, including topsoil, dirt, gravel, stone, sand and aggregate materials, has introduced their new construction materials calculator to the public. The materials calculator helps users determine the amount of materials required for construction or landscaping projects. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3768/1/Cat-797F-mining-truck-delivers-even-lower-costs-per-ton-with-less-environmental-impact/Cat-797F-mining-truck-delivers-even-lower-costs-per-ton-with-less-environmental-impact.html The design of the largest Cat mining truck has proven its productivity, durability and low cost of operation through more than 10 years of service in the world's most challenging mining operations. Now, the 797F, with 4,000-horsepower (2983 kW) and rated payload capacities to 400 tons (363 tonnes), combines the strengths of its predecessors with a new engine, redesigned operator station and custom body systems to deliver even lower costs per ton, with less environmental impact. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3740/1/650-Kilometres-of-Gobi-Desert-with-Cat-785C-Mining-Trucks/650-Kilometres-of-Gobi-Desert-with-Cat-785C-Mining-Trucks.html Early March, two giant Cat 785C mining trucks reached the border of Mongolia after having travelled through the United States, Pacific Ocean and China. This journey of thousands of kilometres has little of an exception. It was the last 650 kilometres that made the delivery of these trucks to the Ukhaakhudag coal mining project site near Tavan Tolgoi in Mongolia so special: driving across the wilds of Gobi desert. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3734/1/MM-to-launch-truck-in-JV-with-Navistar/MM-to-launch-truck-in-JV-with-Navistar.html Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) will launch its first truck under a joint venture (JV) with Navistar, North America’s largestcommercial truck maker, next month. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3733/1/CareTrack-to-Become-Standard-on-Volvo-General-Purpose-Machines/CareTrack-to-Become-Standard-on-Volvo-General-Purpose-Machines.html Under the plan, all newly produced larger machines (wheel loaders over 10 tonnes, articulated haulers, excavators over 12 tonnes, motor graders) ordered for markets with CareTrack availability, will be standard equipped with telematics and will be delivered with a no charge, 3-year CareTrack customer subscription that enables owners to enlist the full range of benefits available with remote monitoring.   info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3726/1/CareTrack-to-Become-Standard-on-Volvo-General-Purpose-Machines/CareTrack-to-Become-Standard-on-Volvo-General-Purpose-Machines.html Under the plan, all newly produced larger machines (wheel loaders over 10 tonnes, articulated haulers, excavators over 12 tonnes, motor graders) ordered for markets with CareTrack availability, will be standard equipped with telematics and will be delivered with a no charge, 3-year CareTrack customer subscription that enables owners to enlist the full range of benefits available with remote monitoring.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3713/1/Hyundai-reach-truck-for-narrow-aisle-operation/Hyundai-reach-truck-for-narrow-aisle-operation.html Hyundai, represented in Australia by Flexilift, unveiled its ergonomic electric reach truck.The Hyundai BRJ-7 AC reach truck series suits users with long duty cycles. The company said a large-capacity hydraulic system reacts quickly during operation and that a low noise control valve increases both efficiency and durability. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3699/1/Skylift-goes-big-with-mini-derrick/Skylift-goes-big-with-mini-derrick.html Skylift, Inc., a manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial devices and specialty equipment for utility pole and transformer installations, traffic signal maintenance and tree trimming, had its Mini-Derrick Super 5000 on display at October's International Construction and Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE) in Louisville.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3694/1/TURCK-takes-a-step-into-HMI-with-VT250/TURCK-takes-a-step-into-HMI-with-VT250.html TURCK has released the VT250 series of human machine interfaces, in the company’s first foray into the area. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3676/1/Flexilift-articulated-narrow-aisle-reach-truck/Flexilift-articulated-narrow-aisle-reach-truck.html With the price per square metre rising in warehouse leases all around Australia, any solution to better utilise an existing footprint is priceless.The Flexilift articulated narrow aisle reach truck (FLEXI) is a breakthrough technology in the forklift sector that allows a denser degree of shelving to be installed in an existing site. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3673/1/Case-330B-Articulated-Truck-provides-a-heaped-load-capacity-of-580-cubic-metres/Case-330B-Articulated-Truck-provides-a-heaped-load-capacity-of-580-cubic-metres.html CASE Construction says its Case 330B Articulated Truck unavailable in Australia has a heaped load capacity of 580 cubic metres and a rated payload of 2,8160kg. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3672/1/Australian-landscaping-business-soon-to-gain-second-Hino-Dump-truck/Australian-landscaping-business-soon-to-gain-second-Hino-Dump-truck.html HINO Australia says its dump trucks have enabled a landscaping business to expand by adding a second to its fleet in the future. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3660/1/Volvos-new-EC210C-excavator-joins-a-1968-BM-860TL-dumptruck-on-the-Isle-of-Skye/Volvos-new-EC210C-excavator-joins-a-1968-BM-860TL-dumptruck-on-the-Isle-of-Skye.html VOLVO Construction Equipment says an Isle of Skye contractor holds high expectations for his new EC210C excavator, joining a vintage 1968 Volvo BM 860TL dumptruck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3657/1/Telsmith-Introduces-the-Hyrda-Jaw-H2550/Telsmith-Introduces-the-Hyrda-Jaw-H2550.html Delivering lower operating costs to operators of wheeled or track-mobile units, the new Telsmith Hydra-Jaw Model H2550 is the result of advanced jaw crusher technology which increases uptime and production capacity, while streamlining operation and maintenance – and ensuring greater safety. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3650/1/Telsmith-Introduces-the-Hyrda-Jaw-H2550/Telsmith-Introduces-the-Hyrda-Jaw-H2550.html Delivering lower operating costs to operators of wheeled or track-mobile units, the new Telsmith Hydra-Jaw Model H2550 is the result of advanced jaw crusher technology which increases uptime and production capacity, while streamlining operation and maintenance info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3634/1/Manihoe-625T-available-for-hire-from-The-Rental-Depot/Manihoe-625T-available-for-hire-from-The-Rental-Depot.html THE RENTAL Depot says its new Manihoe 625T machines for hire are capable of handling various applications, such as reaching over obstacles and trenches. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3603/1/Turck-launches-new-submersible-pressure-transmitters/Turck-launches-new-submersible-pressure-transmitters.html TURCK says its PT4500 and PT4510 submersible pressure transmitters are suitable for use in the drilling and exploration industries. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3595/1/A-Quality-Used-Truck-Can-Offer-Many-Miles-Of-Quality-Performance/A-Quality-Used-Truck-Can-Offer-Many-Miles-Of-Quality-Performance.html When you have found your way to our increasingly popular and ever growing web site, it will not take you very long at all to realize that TRUCKEND is the only web site that you will ever need to visit when you are in the market to find the very best deals on a variety of light duty trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3594/1/Utilizing-the-Web-Makes-it-Possible-to-Find-Way-More-Old-Chevy-Trucks-For-Sale/Utilizing-the-Web-Makes-it-Possible-to-Find-Way-More-Old-Chevy-Trucks-For-Sale.html Have you observed the incline in number of old Chevy trucks for sale today? If you had been to a show lately, you would have noticed that the old Chevy trucks for sale are getting new life. The restoration of many of the old Chevy trucks for sale is more popular now than ever.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3583/1/Aftermarket-Manufacturer---The-Functional-Solution-for-Custom-Truck-Bodies/Aftermarket-Manufacturer---The-Functional-Solution-for-Custom-Truck-Bodies.html Truck accessories are essential part of almost all the truck bodies. Perfect truck accessories always enhance the function and also style of the Original Equipment Manufacturer truck. Aluminium Truck Bodies can never be so attractive without the help of these aftermarket manufacturers. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3582/1/Mahindra-Creates-a-New-Category-by-Launching-Indias-First-Compact-Truck-Mahindra-Gio/Mahindra-Creates-a-New-Category-by-Launching-Indias-First-Compact-Truck-Mahindra-Gio.html Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), a leading player in the small Commercial Vehicle segment in India, today launched the Mahindra Gio, India's first 4 wheel 0.5 ton Compact Truck. A category creating vehicle in the cargo commercial vehicle segment, the Mahindra Gio combines the style, status, comfort and safety of a four wheeler with the low operating and maintenance cost of a three-wheeler.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3563/1/I80-Equipment-Is-The-Right-Choice-For-Your-Heavy-Trucking-Needs/I80-Equipment-Is-The-Right-Choice-For-Your-Heavy-Trucking-Needs.html I80 Equipments website has a color photo gallery of the digger derrick trucks, used bucket trucks, grapple trucks, boom trucks and bucket trucks which includes prices and much needed information to make your search more pleasurable. I80 Equipment offers new, used and fully reconditioned utility trucks. They carry only the best brands such as Versalift, Duralift, Altec and many more. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3562/1/The-More-Selling-Of-Trucks-The-More-Development-Takes-Place/The-More-Selling-Of-Trucks-The-More-Development-Takes-Place.html There has been an ancient economical leader in India around 2000 years back named Chaanakya. He said in one of the most valuable quotation for running the economy of the state that any of the state can make development only if the basic infrastructure facilities are provided to the most nominal common man of the state.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3561/1/Truckload-Services/Truckload-Services.html Movetransport comes up with excellent transportation truckload services to the clients of America. Truckloads are special services provided to the people by carrying large amount of load in the truck. We provide truckload shipment services by ensuring guaranteed obligation and compile with the terms agreed upon. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3560/1/History-Of-Crane-Trucks/History-Of-Crane-Trucks.html Mobility is an important feature that is needed by most heavy equipments. Thus, the heavy equipments are needed for infrastructure constructions. Cranes are the equipment family that has the most importance especially on heavy construction purposes. The inland mobility of these types is satisfied by its children -- the crane trucks.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3548/1/Manufacturer-Of-Truck-Spare-Partsmercedes-Truckstruck-Partsautomotive-Parts-Supplier/Manufacturer-Of-Truck-Spare-Partsmercedes-Truckstruck-Partsautomotive-Parts-Supplier.html Windsor leading suppliers of Volvo adaptable spare parts Truck, Auto components, Truck Parts, Agricultural machines, Truck Spare parts, Truck Piston Rings, Diesel Engines, Truck Piston, Generators info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3545/1/Volvo-Trucks-honoured-for-fuel-efficiency-achievements/Volvo-Trucks-honoured-for-fuel-efficiency-achievements.html Volvo Trucks has been recognised at a number of recent industry awards for the strong fuel efficiency and environmental performance of its vehicles. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3544/1/Truck-Maker-Volvo-Swings-to-Loss/Truck-Maker-Volvo-Swings-to-Loss.html AB Volvo Friday said demand for trucks stabilized in the third quarter as the world number-two truck maker by sales reported a fourth consecutive quarterly net loss. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3539/1/Better-Save-than-Sorry--A-Bucket-Truck-Safety-Tip/Better-Save-than-Sorry--A-Bucket-Truck-Safety-Tip.html One of the biggest issues facing linemen and other crewmembers that spend their days working out of a bucket truck is safety. Bucket trucks are generally customized to deal with very specific types of work. On occasion a maintenance company will be forced, by circumstance, to use a particular bucket truck from their fleet for a job that it wasn’t designed for. Sure the job can be done using the truck, but is it worth the risk. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3538/1/Find-the-Best-Possible-Deals-in-Used-Trucks-for-Sale/Find-the-Best-Possible-Deals-in-Used-Trucks-for-Sale.html When you are in the market to find the best possible prices to be found in used truck sales, the only name that you will ever need to know is Heavy Trucks To Go! We consistently provide a wide and varied selection of listings for each of our valued members that feature some of the most popular and well known dealers that are conveniently located all around the world. No matter where you live, finding a popular dealer in your area that offers fantastic prices in used 4x4 pickup trucks is an easy accomplishment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3534/1/Volvo-predicts-slow-truck-recovery/Volvo-predicts-slow-truck-recovery.html Volvo said that demand for its trucks and other products had reached bottom, and forecast a gradual recovery for most of its markets in 2010. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3528/1/Tractor-test-John-Deere-7530E-Premium/Tractor-test-John-Deere-7530E-Premium.html E-Premium model that uses an electrical generating flywheel to power components such as the air-conditioning and engine cooling fan. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3517/1/Navistar-and-Caterpillar-Announce-Global-Truck-Joint-Venture-NC2/Navistar-and-Caterpillar-Announce-Global-Truck-Joint-Venture-NC2.html Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) closed a joint venture transaction resulting in a new company, NC2 Global LLC, to serve the global commercial truck market. Navistar and Caterpillar first announced plans to form a joint venture in June 2008 and have identified the leadership team of the new entity that will establish its headquarters in the Chicago area. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3513/1/Trimble-Introduces-PCS900-Paving-Control-System/Trimble-Introduces-PCS900-Paving-Control-System.html Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) introduced the new Trimble PCS900 Paving Control System, an automatic 3D screed control system that can significantly improve paving productivity and the rideability of road and airport surfaces by directly referencing the road design. Using the PCS900, contractors can produce final paved surfaces with smoothed seams and significantly fewer waves. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3448/1/Navistar-and-Caterpillar-join-forces-to-create-global-truck-venture-NC2-Global/Navistar-and-Caterpillar-join-forces-to-create-global-truck-venture-NC2-Global.html NAVISTAR International and Caterpillar have closed a joint venture transaction resulting in a new company, NC2 Global to serve the global commercial truck market. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3447/1/Australia-launches-an-online-one-stop-shop-for-truck-buyers/Australia-launches-an-online-one-stop-shop-for-truck-buyers.html VICTORIAN Minister for Environment, Gavin Jennings says a new website has been launched to enable Australian truck buyers to find environmentally friendly and cost effective vehicles. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3436/1/Repossessed-Trucks/Repossessed-Trucks.html It's not just cars which are sold at knockdown prices after being repossessed. There are other types of repossession vehicles which are also sold to the public, namely repossessed trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3413/1/CSTK-Announces-Arctic-Breeze-Truck-AC-Systems/CSTK-Announces-Arctic-Breeze-Truck-AC-Systems.html Deb Lemon, Vice President Hammond Air Conditioning, is pleased to announce that CSTK, a diversified transportation solutions provider focusing on temperature controlled and fuel reduction products, has become an official dealer for Hammond’s Arctic BREEZE Truck AC system. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3411/1/Grand-Prize-Hino-Truck-to-be-Raffled/Grand-Prize-Hino-Truck-to-be-Raffled.html Hino Trucks has teamed up with Miller Industries to provide one lucky tow operator a chance to win a fully loaded 2010 Hino model 258ALP with a Century 12 Series LCG Carrier. The truck will be a part of a giveaway that benefits The Professional Wreckers of Florida (PWOF) Education and Legislation Programs and will be raffled during next year’s Florida Tow Show in Orlando. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3410/1/Grand-Prize-Hino-Truck-to-be-Raffled/Grand-Prize-Hino-Truck-to-be-Raffled.html Hino Trucks has teamed up with Miller Industries to provide one lucky tow operator a chance to win a fully loaded 2010 Hino model 258ALP with a Century 12 Series LCG Carrier. The truck will be a part of a giveaway that benefits The Professional Wreckers of Florida (PWOF) Education and Legislation Programs and will be raffled during next year’s Florida Tow Show in Orlando. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3405/1/Trimble-Launches-Online-Rover-Tracking-Service-for-Trimble-VRS-Now-Subscribers-in-the-US/Trimble-Launches-Online-Rover-Tracking-Service-for-Trimble-VRS-Now-Subscribers-in-the-US.html Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced that it has launched Trimble VRS-iScope service in the U.S. The add-on service offers Trimble VRS Now subscribers in Florida, Iowa, Illinois and Colorado the ability to track and manage their assets in real time, as well as view their session history and rover information. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3402/1/Caterpillar-Moves-Forward-with-New-Large-Mining-Trucks/Caterpillar-Moves-Forward-with-New-Large-Mining-Trucks.html Caterpillar is moving rapidly forward with the new large mining trucks showcased at MINExpo last year and representing the company’s largest investment ever in new mining technology. The Cat 793F and 797F mechanical drive trucks and the 795F AC electric drive truck are all achieving milestones. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3398/1/Trimble-Launches-Online-Rover-Tracking-Service-for-Trimble-VRS-Now-Subscribers-in-the-US/Trimble-Launches-Online-Rover-Tracking-Service-for-Trimble-VRS-Now-Subscribers-in-the-US.html Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced that it has launched Trimble VRS-iScope service in the U.S. The add-on service offers Trimble VRS Now subscribers in Florida, Iowa, Illinois and Colorado the ability to track and manage their assets in real time, as well as view their session history and rover information. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3393/1/Topcon-34-G3-Firmware-Provides-Next-Generation-Tracking-Technology/Topcon-34-G3-Firmware-Provides-Next-Generation-Tracking-Technology.html Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) recently announced the release of its Version 3.4 G3 receiver firmware that significantly upgrades the performance and usability of all Topcon GNSS receiver platforms including the industry-leading GR-3 and new GRS-1 systems. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3383/1/Trimble-Launches-Online-Rover-Tracking-Service-for-Trimble-VRS-Now-Subscribers-in-the-US/Trimble-Launches-Online-Rover-Tracking-Service-for-Trimble-VRS-Now-Subscribers-in-the-US.html Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced that it has launched Trimble VRS-iScope service in the U.S. The add-on service offers Trimble VRS Now subscribers in Florida, Iowa, Illinois and Colorado the ability to track and manage their assets in real time, as well as view their session history and rover information. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3379/1/Bobcat-Offers-Front-Auxiliary-Hydraulics-for-Compact-Tractors/Bobcat-Offers-Front-Auxiliary-Hydraulics-for-Compact-Tractors.html Bobcat announces that a front-auxiliary hydraulics option is now available on CT440, CT445 and CT450 compact tractors. This option routes hoses and couplers to the front of the tractor loader to enable the function of hydraulically operated attachments, which are now approved for use on these tractor models, increasing the versatility of the machines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3376/1/Grand-Prize-Hino-Truck-to-be-Raffled/Grand-Prize-Hino-Truck-to-be-Raffled.html Hino Trucks has teamed up with Miller Industries to provide one lucky tow operator a chance to win a fully loaded 2010 Hino model 258ALP with a Century 12 Series LCG Carrier. The truck will be a part of a giveaway that benefits The Professional Wreckers of Florida (PWOF) Education and Legislation Programs and will be raffled during next year’s Florida Tow Show in Orlando. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3368/1/ack-Trucks-says-it-is-already-producing-EPA2010-trucks-at-its-Macungie-assembly/Mack-Trucks-says-it-is-already-producing-EPA2010-trucks-at-its-Macungie-assembly.html MACK Trucks says it is already building EPA2010 trucks on its Macungie production line with Granite and TerraPro models featuring EPA’10 emissions reduction systems built in recent weeks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3358/1/Mack-Trucks-marks-the-occasion-of-its-first-Pinnacle-tractor-out-of-Macungie/Mack-Trucks-marks-the-occasion-of-its-first-Pinnacle-tractor-out-of-Macungie.html MACK Trucks says its first Pinnacle tractor came off the production line at its Macungie Assembly Operations in Pennsylvania, US on 13 August. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3295/1/Small-Track-Loader-Highlights/Small-Track-Loader-Highlights.html Hystat systems provide full powerturn capability, stepless speed range, dynamic braking and smooth modulation for steering and directional shifts. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3294/1/Large-Track-Loader-Highlights/Large-Track-Loader-Highlights.html  Hydrostatic drives with electronic control offer quick, smooth operation and superior maneuverability. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3292/1/Supplier-Truck-PartsManufacturer-Volvo-Truck-Truck-Parts-Truck-Spares-Volvo-Truck-PartsExporter/Supplier-Truck-PartsManufacturer-Volvo-Truck-Truck-Parts-Truck-Spares-Volvo-Truck-PartsExporter.html Windsor Exports is one of the leading exporters of Volvo adaptable spare parts, components and assemblies for automotive application, having a vast sales network in many markets in Africa, South America, Europe and Middle East. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3273/1/Buying-A-Used-Bucket-Truck/Buying-A-Used-Bucket-Truck.html The electrical, telecommunications and construction industries have been hit particularly hard by the latest recession. Many of these companies are searching for new ways to cut costs, so they can either continue to expand, or even just stay in business.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3266/1/Liebherr-develops-a-specialist-crawler-loader-for-steel-mill/Liebherr-develops-a-specialist-crawler-loader-for-steel-mill.html Liebherr announced that it has developed a specialist crawler loader in its fully hydrostatic range, specifically designed and built for slag handling in steel mill applications. The LR 634 STM Litronic incorporates numerous safety and operating features for the efficient handling and loading of hot slag in extreme temperatures. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3254/1/Taylor-Introduces-the-PTX-550-Platform-Truck/Taylor-Introduces-the-PTX-550-Platform-Truck.html The PTX-550 is another new addition to the Big Red Line of lift equipment at Taylor Machine Works.   The 117-inch wheelbase PTX-550 has a rated capacity of 55,000 pounds at 51-inch load center.  Designed and built specifically to lift and maneuver palletized materials, the PTX-550 incorporates many innovative and performance-proven features for which Taylor trucks are known. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3237/1/2010-Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-Trucks/2010-Chevrolet-Silverado-1500-Trucks.html Silverado 1500 pickup trucks haven't changed significantly for the 2010 model year, but Chevy tweaked some of the truck's features and turned a couple of options into standard equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3236/1/2010-Ford-F-150-Harley-Davidson-Truck/2010-Ford-F-150-Harley-Davidson-Truck.html Harley-Davidson enthusiasts who are looking for a pickup truck have a new F-150 to consider for 2010, the 14th edition in Ford's collaboration with the popular motorcycle company. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3232/1/-Hyundai-Heavy-Industries-Europe-HHI-introduce-new-heavy-forklift-trucks/-Hyundai-Heavy-Industries-Europe-HHI-introduce-new-heavy-forklift-trucks.html Hyundai introduces four new models with load capacities between 11 and 16t110D-7E, 130D-7E, 140D-7E, 160D-7E Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHI) presents four brand new diesel forklift truck models with load capacities of 11, 13, 14 and 16 tonnes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3229/1/-PACCAR-Parts-Offers-Heavy-Duty-Truck-Replacement-Fuel-Tanks/-PACCAR-Parts-Offers-Heavy-Duty-Truck-Replacement-Fuel-Tanks.html  PACCAR Parts recently introduced ACRAFIT all-makes fuel tanks that offer heavy-duty truck operators and truck fleets a cost-effective alternative to repairing or replacing damaged fuel tanks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3228/1/-Kenworth-Hybrid-Trucks-Qualify-for-Federal-Tax-Credits/-Kenworth-Hybrid-Trucks-Qualify-for-Federal-Tax-Credits.html Purchasers of certain Kenworth medium duty diesel-electric hybrid trucks in the United States are eligible for a tax credit of up to $12,000, under a qualified hybrid motor vehicle credit available from the federal government. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3227/1/-Miller-Industries-Eaton-Bring-Recovery-Truck-To-Daytona-500/-Miller-Industries-Eaton-Bring-Recovery-Truck-To-Daytona-500.html Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation teamed with Miller Industries Inc. to set a sustainability milestone during the recent Daytona 500 motorsports race, when the company’s hybrid-electric drive powered the first hybrid race recovery vehicle to work at a NASCAR event. The 2009 International DuraStar 4300 recovery vehicle raced to the scene of several incidents during the event. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3213/1/Bell-introduces-B45D-articulated-dump-truck/Bell-introduces-B45D-articulated-dump-truck.html SOUTH African equipment manufacturer Bell has added a new articulated dump truck, the B45D, to its range. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3212/1/Mack-Trucks-releases-New-Breed-Trident-Axle-Back/Mack-Trucks-releases-New-Breed-Trident-Axle-Back.html MACK Trucks has released the New Breed Trident Axle Back at the Queensland Truck and Machinery Show 2009.According to Mack Trucks, the Trident Axle Back was developed and built in Australia for Australian conditions. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3196/1/Miller-Industries-Eaton-Bring-Recovery-Truck-To-Daytona-500/-Miller-Industries-Eaton-Bring-Recovery-Truck-To-Daytona-500.html Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation teamed with Miller Industries Inc. to set a sustainability milestone during the recent Daytona 500 motorsports race, when the company’s hybrid-electric drive powered the first hybrid race recovery vehicle to work at a NASCAR event. The 2009 International DuraStar 4300 recovery vehicle raced to the scene of several incidents during the event. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3195/1/Treasurer-Lockyer-Kicks-Off-48M-Loan-Program-for-Truckers-in-Calif/-Treasurer-Lockyer-Kicks-Off-48M-Loan-Program-for-Truckers-in-Calif.html State Treasurer Bill Lockyer announced May 19 the kickoff of a $48 million loan guarantee program to help California truckers comply with new diesel emissions regulations. The program is a partnership with the California Air Resources Board (ARB). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3194/1/Cat-to-Sell-Artic-Truck-Bare-Chassis-for-Specialty-Apps/-Cat-to-Sell-Artic-Truck-Bare-Chassis-for-Specialty-Apps.html Caterpillar will offer a family of articulated truck bare chassis to support specialty machines not included in the portfolio of Cat products.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3191/1/PACCAR-Parts-Offers-Heavy-Duty-Truck-Replacement-Fuel-Tanks/-PACCAR-Parts-Offers-Heavy-Duty-Truck-Replacement-Fuel-Tanks.html  PACCAR Parts recently introduced ACRAFIT all-makes fuel tanks that offer heavy-duty truck operators and truck fleets a cost-effective alternative to repairing or replacing damaged fuel tanks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3189/1/Air-vs-Hydraulic-Brakes-A-Large-Truck-Comparison/-Air-vs-Hydraulic-Brakes-A-Large-Truck-Comparison.html The Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) offers some pretty sobering statistics and investigations. Take one recent incident where a 50-year-old haul truck operator was fatally injured while dumping coal waste material at a spoil dump. “Condensation in the air lines froze and the brakes would not release,” the MSHA reported. “The victim exited the cab of the haul truck. The brakes finally released. The victim sustained fatal crushing injuries …” info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3155/1/-Northshore-Manufacturing-Introduces-Builtrite-Model-2200-Truck-Crane/-Northshore-Manufacturing-Introduces-Builtrite-Model-2200-Truck-Crane.html Northshore Manufacturing’s model 2200 crane can be used to load and haul a wide variety of material and tools used by contractors working in electrical utility, drilling, pipe laying, scrap pick-up, demolition clean-up, general construction, road building, mining and other applications. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3154/1/-Transmon-Engineering-develops-Forklift-truck-travel-speed-solution-Zone-Speed-Savure/-Transmon-Engineering-develops-Forklift-truck-travel-speed-solution-Zone-Speed-Savure.html Forklift truck travel speed can be a major contributor to transport related accidents in the workplace. To help companies control speed in specific areas, heightening safety without slowing down the entire operation, Transmon Engineering has developed the Zone Speed Savure. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3132/1/-Terex-TA40-Articulated-Off-Highway-Truck-Offers-High-Power-Torque/-Terex-TA40-Articulated-Off-Highway-Truck-Offers-High-Power-Torque.html With an engine power of 450 hp (335 kW) and a hauling capacity of 41.9 tons (38 t), with a heaped capacity of 30.3 cu.yd. (23 cu m), the Terex TA40 Generation 7 TA articulated off-highway truck offers high power, high torque and Tier III emission-certified engines. The dual-slope tail chute allows for complete and quick material ejection. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3131/1/-Kenworth-Trucks-Play-Role-in-Minneapolis-Projects/-Kenworth-Trucks-Play-Role-in-Minneapolis-Projects.html When Cemstone, a ready mixed concrete, sand and gravel producer and concrete block manufacturer was founded by Hammon T. Becken in 1927, the company’s trucks routinely drove by Memorial Stadium in Minneapolis. The then 3-year-old stadium, home to the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers football team, was considered a modern marvel. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3130/1/-Kenworth-Honors-Central-Illinois-Trucks-as-Dealer-of-Year/-Kenworth-Honors-Central-Illinois-Trucks-as-Dealer-of-Year.html Central Illinois Trucks in Normal, Ill., was named 2008 Kenworth Customer Support Dealer of the Year for the United States and Canada at the annual Kenworth Dealer Meeting held recently in Columbus, Ohio. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3119/1/Lift-truck-roundup-Truck-product-highlights/Lift-truck-roundup-Truck-product-highlights.html For use in corrosive applications, the extreme environment corrosion package extends the life of the supplier's pallet trucks while reducing cost of ownership. Features include galvanized frame, parts and linkages that resist both corrosive agents and frequent washdowns. Offered as an option, the package may be specified for the 102XM 4,500-pound-capacity walkie pallet truck, the 8300 6,000-pound-capacity walkie pallet truck info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3109/1/Volvo-Trucks-with-New-2010-Diesel-Engines-Ready-to-Roll/Volvo-Trucks-with-New-2010-Diesel-Engines-Ready-to-Roll.html Rather than sit idly by and wait for January 1 to roll around, Volvo is striking while the iron is hot. Later this year, it will begin to deliver trucks that meet 2010 diesel emissions standards. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/3008/1/Volvo-February-truck-shipments-plunge-51-percent/Volvo-February-truck-shipments-plunge-51-percent.html Volvo, which sells trucks under brands such as Renault, Nissan Diesel and Mack as well as its own name, said in a statement on Tuesday shipments plunged 63 percent year-on-year in Europe, its biggest market. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2984/1/Buying-Heavy-Duty-Trucks-Made-Easier/Buying-Heavy-Duty-Trucks-Made-Easier.html Trucks can be described as a vehicle which is used for transporting goods and materials of different types ranging from perishable goods to bulky cargo. Anything that needs to be transported needs to undertake the services of transporting vehicles. Truck is an important member of the transport family. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2949/1/Kenworth-Truck-Company-Extends-1500-Rebate-To-OOIDA-Members-on-Qualifying-New-Sleeper-Truck-Purchases-Through-2009/Kenworth-Truck-Company-Extends-1500-Rebate-To-OOIDA-Members-on-Qualifying-New-Sleeper-Truck-Purcha.html Kenworth Truck Company announced an extension through 2009 of its successful rebate program with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA). info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2937/1/Altec-acquires-Lift-All/Altec-acquires-Lift-All.html Altec the utility truck, crane and platform company has purchased the Lift-All division of Hydra-Tech. Lift-All manufactures a wide range of truck mounted aerial work platforms, bucket trucks and digger derricks at its Fort Wayne, Indiana plant. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2936/1/First-pallet-trucks-and-stackers-at-work/First-pallet-trucks-and-stackers-at-work.html The first Hyundai pallet trucks and stackers are reported delivered and doing well with customers at various places in Europe. One of the first units was sold to the University College Cork in Ireland by Norman Damery from Cork based Hyundai dealer Trident Industrial Trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2913/1/Deferred-Payment-Program-Commercial-Trucks-and-Construction-Equipment/Deferred-Payment-Program-Commercial-Trucks-and-Construction-Equipment.html As buyers have been disillusioned with higher gas prices, food cost worries and personal housing problems, some of the lenders with these excess inventories have also come up deferred payment programs, As an additional dealer/lender incentive, a down payment is required from the customer but the second payment may be deferred up to 75 days, for a selected inventory group, Check an example below: info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2896/1/ungheinrich-EKX-513-515-Turret-Truck/Jungheinrich-EKX-513-515-Turret-Truck.html The energy-efficient EKX 513-515, a line of man-up turret trucks from Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., has been a spectacular success since their North American debut a year and half ago info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2891/1/New-technology-improves-fuel-efficiency-of-trucks-SUVs/New-technology-improves-fuel-efficiency-of-trucks-SUVs.html Trucks are large and powerful for a reason: They are designed to haul heavy loads and pull trailers. Their sheer size translates to more mass, which in turn means a less-efficient vehicle even when empty. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2821/1/MHI-Acquires-Finnish-Electric-Truck-Manufacturer/MHI-Acquires-Finnish-Electric-Truck-Manufacturer.html Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) is acquiring Rocla Oyj, a manufacturer of electric warehouse trucks in Finland. MHI’s subsidiary in Europe, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Europe B.V. (MCFE), will submit a public tender offer to acquire Rocla. By acquiring Rocla, MHI aims to reinforce and further expand its material handling equipment portfolio, strengthen its capability to address the needs of European customers, and aggressively develop comprehensive solution-oriented info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2815/1/Truck-Bed-Liner-Is-A-Popular-Choice/Truck-Bed-Liner-Is-A-Popular-Choice.html A truck is a common vehicle choice for men and women of all ages. A new or used truck is often purchased for convenience. Many individuals will need a truck to move or transport large items that will not fit into a traditional car. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2814/1/Information-About-Dodge-Ram-1500-Truck/Information-About-Dodge-Ram-1500-Truck.html The Dodge Pickup Truck that was voted 4 x 4 of the year was the Dodge Ram 1500 truck and its engine was also given the title of one of the 10 best engines for 2007. With the RAM 1500 regular cab and 1500 quad cab, each type boasting of up to 9 versions to choose from in a series. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2810/1/New-Features-Of-2005-Chevrolet-Silverado-Trucks/New-Features-Of-2005-Chevrolet-Silverado-Trucks.html The Chevrolet Silverado truck remains Chevy’s best selling vehicle, probably in part because it’s available in so many configurations. There’s a Silverado to suit just about everyone who wants a full size pickup truck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2809/1/The-Amazing-Features-Of-Ford-F-350-Truck/The-Amazing-Features-Of-Ford-F-350-Truck.html Ford has always been known to produce large trucks. In fact, their F150 pickup truck is the best selling truck of all time. But the F150 is not the only great truck you can find in Ford’s lineup. The Ford F-350 is also one great heavy duty truck which has its own set of good attributes. There are numerous features and capabilities in the F-350 that has attracted truck drivers to come to love the vehicle. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2805/1/Safety-Tips-For-Truck-Drivers/Safety-Tips-For-Truck-Drivers.html While truck drivers have tons of steel protecting them on the road, they can still be in danger. There are some safety tips to help ensure truck drivers are safe on the roads, and that makes the safer for everyone else in small vehicles as well. A truck driver needs to take care of his or her own needs before anything else. Failing to get enough rest, not eating properly, and not getting enough exercise can all affect a person physically and mentally. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2801/1/Used-Trucks-for-Sale-at-9Truckscom/Used-Trucks-for-Sale-at-9Truckscom.html There are a large number of individuals, families, and construction workers who simply cannot imagine having to go through life without the use of a truck.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2796/1/Advantages-of-a-Truck-Bed-Tool-Box-Tonneau-Cover/Advantages-of-a-Truck-Bed-Tool-Box-Tonneau-Cover.html Do you have a domestic or import car? Or perhaps a SUV or a truck? Whatever kind of automobile you have, surely you are concerned with finding the best auto parts and accessories that would complement it. It can be pretty tiring indeed to make rounds and go to stores and shops just to look for the best with the most competitive prices. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2766/1/Mechel-Acquires-New-Komatsu-Dump-Trucks-At-Its-Yakutugol-OAO-Coal-Subsidiary/Mechel-Acquires-New-Komatsu-Dump-Trucks-At-Its-Yakutugol-OAO-Coal-Subsidiary.html Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, announces the acquisition of three Komatsu AFE 830E mine dump trucks at its Yakutugol OAO coal mining subsidiary as part of its capital investment program. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2765/1/Trolley-Capable-860E-1K-Joins-Komatsus-Fleet-of-Mining-Trucks/Trolley-Capable-860E-1K-Joins-Komatsus-Fleet-of-Mining-Trucks.html Komatsu America Corp. is pleased to announce the introduction of the new 860E-1K electric drive rigid frame dump truck. With a nominal payload of 254 metric tons (280 short tons) — and a factory installed trolley-capable option — the 860E will be the latest in a broad selection of fast and powerful mining trucks manufactured for distribution across the globe. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2764/1/Caterpillar-797F-795F-AC--793F-Mining-Trucks/Caterpillar-797F-795F-AC--793F-Mining-Trucks.html At MINExpo 2008 Caterpillar introduce four new trucks. The 793 series in the 240- to 250-ton class will be available in both mechanical (793F) and electric (793F AC) versions.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2753/1/Find-The-Best-Deals-On-Used-Rollback-Trucks-Online/Find-The-Best-Deals-On-Used-Rollback-Trucks-Online.html Find The Best DealS on Used Rollback Trucks OnlineRollback trucks have replaced the conventional wrecker and are now the most popular type of tow truck in the industry. The recent surge in salvage auto prices has created a healthy market for rollbacks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2752/1/Front-disk-brakes-for-your-old-truck/Front-disk-brakes-for-your-old-truck.html Disc Brakes: a great way to improve the safety of your old truck. Disc brakes were invented in England in the 1890s and the first system for use in automobiles was patented in Birmingham by Frederick W. Lanchester in 1902. But the first car to make use of this type of brake system was the 1949 Crosley Hotshot, a limited production model that is considered to be one of the worst cars of all time. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2751/1/Truck-Finance/Truck-Finance.html Truck finance. Buying and owning a vehicle is every man's dream in Australia. But if you are a farmer or an owner driver who wants to buy a truck then things can be more difficult than buying a car. Why? The investment involved here is greater so is the risk. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2748/1/Terex-Debuts-New-TA30-Articulated-Dump-Truck/Terex-Debuts-New-TA30-Articulated-Dump-Truck.html Terex has added the TA30 articulated dump truck (ADT) with the unique Terex® independent front suspension system with integral wet disc brakes to its ADT product family. Terex TA articulated haulers are fitted with the latest Tier 3 engines for optimum performance and fuel efficiency. The TA30 has the 350-horsepower Cummins QSM11 engine and a maximum payload of 30.9 tons. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2747/1/Compact-Dump-Trucks--Big-Opportunities/Compact-Dump-Trucks--Big-Opportunities.html Sunrise Unlimited, a full-service landscape and construction company in Mays Landing, NJ, recently purchased the unique Hydrema 912C articulated dump to handle their specific landscaping and construction needs at residential developments. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2739/1/Trailers-Truck-Equipment-Parts-Manufacturers-Learn-About-Designing-Trailers-Structures/Trailers-Truck-Equipment-Parts-Manufacturers-Learn-About-Designing-Trailers-Structures.html A trailer is a vehicle pulled by some other powered vehicle. From agricultural and domestic to industrial, trailers are used today in a large range of operations. This is one of the major reasons why vehicle manufacturers today are designing trailers in a variety of structures suiting specific requirements of users. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2738/1/Trucking-Light-Hauling-For-Carrying-Pulling-Heavy-Loads-In-Industrial-Commercial-Residential-Sectors/Trucking-Light-Hauling-For-Carrying-Pulling-Heavy-Loads-In-Industrial-Commercial-Residential-Sectors.html Trucks are heavy motor vehicles used for carrying or pulling heavy loads. This process of carrying heavy loads is commonly termed as hauling. In modern times in industrial, commercial and residential sectors, trucks are often used for various construction and transportation works where they are used for hauling heavy equipments and construction materials. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2737/1/Truck-Repair-Learn-About-Vendors-Offering-Repairing-Services-Replacement-Of-Parts-At-Affordable-Cost/Truck-Repair-Learn-About-Vendors-Offering-Repairing-Services-Replacement-Of-Parts-At-Affordable-Cost.html Truck is a convenient mode of transport used to move goods from one place to another. They are used for performing various specialized tasks. Trucks are box bodied or flat bodied depending on their use. Trucks used for construction, military, fire-fighting and cleaning purposes are generally equipped with lifting platforms and cranes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2736/1/Truck-Industrial-Offers-Premium-Quality-Truck-Part-Supplier-With-Experience-Quality-Customer-Service/Truck-Industrial-Offers-Premium-Quality-Truck-Part-Supplier-With-Experience-Quality-Customer-Service.html Truck Industrial offers you premium quality trucks and Truck Parts that make your heavy vehicle perform better on road and give better output like never before. Truck Industrial are traders that supply you with used and new trucks as well as truck parts that promise heavy duty for your vehicle. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2735/1/Caterpillar-to-Unveil-the-Next-Generation-of-Mining-Trucks/Caterpillar-to-Unveil-the-Next-Generation-of-Mining-Trucks.html Caterpillar Inc. is unveiling the next generation of mining trucks at MINExpo 2008 in Las Vegas, NV. Along with improved safety features, Tier 2 compliant engines and new integrated technologies in the existing Cat mining fleet, the company has developed electric drive mining trucks that will debut at the expo Sept. 22-24, 2008. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2731/1/Truck-Road-Tests-2009-Dodge-Ram-Pickup-Trucks/Toyota-Extends-Rust-Perforation-Warranty-for-some-Tacoma-Trucks.html Toyota will extend its rust perforation warranty coverage for 1995 to 2000 Tacoma trucks, covering truck frames for 15 years from the original date of sale with no mileage limitation. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2730/1/2009-Honda-Ridgeline-Truck/2009-Honda-Ridgeline-Truck.html Honda made 50 changes to its Ridgeline truck for 2009, some more significant than others. If you're familiar with previous versions of the Ridgeline, the first thing you'll probably notice is its restyled exterior, which includes a newly designed grille and bumpers. Headlight and taillight color-combos have also changed, and an integrated trailer hitch is now standard on every 2009 Ridgeline truck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2729/1/New-Accessories-Planned-for-Chevy-SSR-Trucks/New-Accessories-Planned-for-Chevy-SSR-Trucks.html Over the next four years, Chevy says it will offer consumers nearly fifty accessories to personalize their SSR trucks. A few examples include a cargo-area speaker system, head and taillamp treatments, power remote cargo cover and engine beautification packages. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2719/1/The-Benefits-of-New-Truck-Seat-Covers/The-Benefits-of-New-Truck-Seat-Covers.html Buying your first or tenth Ford truck will always create feelings of pride and satisfaction. And of course, you will want to protect your investment the best way you know how, but somehow many people never realize that the simple act of buying Ford truck seat covers can protect and extend the life of your truck. Consider the following benefits of buying Ford truck seat covers. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2718/1/Lift-Kits---The-Raised-Truck-Craze-Gone-Wild/Lift-Kits---The-Raised-Truck-Craze-Gone-Wild.html souping up their rides more than ever before. With the addition of popular movies featuring fancy cars and popular television shows that glorify plasma screens and ground shaking stereo systems, the custom truck rage is here to stay. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2717/1/Truck-Tonneau-Covers-Cover-Up-with-Your-Own-Unique-Style/Truck-Tonneau-Covers-Cover-Up-with-Your-Own-Unique-Style.html The following are the top reasons that most customers purchase tonneau covers Organized storage for whatever you're hauling in your truck bed, plus the bonus of keeping a lid on loose items. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2711/1/What-you-Need-to-Know-When-you-Rent-a-Truck/What-you-Need-to-Know-When-you-Rent-a-Truck.html Before you rent a truck, consider your options and ask the right questions to protect yourself and your property.Whether you are renting a truck to move across the country or to move a piece of furniture across town, you should consider your needs before you run off to the rental agency. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2710/1/Performance-Parts-for-Your-Truck/Performance-Parts-for-Your-Truck.html tonneau covers can improve the gas mileage of the truck. By improving the aerodynamic profile of your truck, your closed tuck bed will tend to have lower air resistance which means less drag effect. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2709/1/What-Truck-Lifts-can-do-to-your-Trucks/What-Truck-Lifts-can-do-to-your-Trucks.html Truck enthusiasts define Truck Lifts as an automobile system that is composed of springs that’s used to raise a vehicle. The process involves suspending the body, frame and power train of the truck's wheel. That could make your truck look good. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2692/1/Used-construction-equipment--tips-and-tricks/Used-construction-equipment--tips-and-tricks.html Interested in saving money on a backhoe or skid steer loader? Sometimes, buying used construction equipment is a smart way to go. Other times, you’d be better off not buying anything at all. Here are a few ways you can make sure you get a good deal on used construction equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2655/1/A-truck-that-reeks-of-pleasant-fried-turkey/A-truck-that-reeks-of-pleasant-fried-turkey.html Well, that is not unlikely with the trucks from Pittman Machine Service in Leslie, when they are out making deliveries and servicing various machinery. Owner Gil Pittman — also an instructor in Machine Tool Technology at South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) — has developed a distilling method of refining vegetable oil into diesel fuel. He runs his business and personal vehicles off that biodiesel fuel. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2650/1/Mack-Trucks-One-Of-The-Leading-Truck-Manufacturing-Company/Mack-Trucks-One-Of-The-Leading-Truck-Manufacturing-Company.html “MACK TRUCKS” are one of the best subsidiary of AB Volvo as they are very efficient and enduring, as “BULLDOGS” are very powerful amongst its breed so is “MACK TRUCKS” amongst all leading brands. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2649/1/Toyota-to-lift-prices-on-hybrids-trucks-in-Japan/Toyota-to-lift-prices-on-hybrids-trucks-in-Japan.html Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) said on Monday it would raise suggested retail prices on some hybrid and commercial vehicles in Japan from next month to help absorb higher prices of steel, crude oil and other raw materials. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2627/1/Ford-Recalling-Ford-F-150-and-Lincoln-Mark-LT-Trucks/Ford-Recalling-Ford-F-150-and-Lincoln-Mark-LT-Trucks.html Ford is recalling more than 650,000 F-150 and (Lincoln) Mark LT trucks to repair an intake manifold brake hose that could detach and eliminate the assist function that sends extra power to the brakes. If that happens, drivers could stop the truck by applying extra force to the brake pedal. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2626/1/Toyota-Extends-Rust-Perforation-Warranty-for-some-Tacoma-Trucks/Toyota-Extends-Rust-Perforation-Warranty-for-some-Tacoma-Trucks.html Toyota will extend its rust perforation warranty coverage for 1995 to 2000 Tacoma trucks, covering truck frames for 15 years from the original date of sale with no mileage limitation. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2625/1/2009-Ford-F-150-Pickup-Truck/2009-Ford-F-150-Pickup-Truck.html Ford's F-150 truck has been the sales leader in its class for years, but the competition is getting tougher all the time. Every other automaker is after as big a chunk of the market as it can get, along with the coveted title of best selling. Ford is well aware of the competition and has no intention of giving up the title without a fight, and the plans to stay on top include this brand new Ford F-150. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2615/1/The-Dump-Truck/The-Dump-Truck.html Dump trucks or production trucks are those that are used for transporting loose material such as sand, dirt, and gravel for construction. The typical dump truck is equipped with a hydraulically operated open box bed hinged at the rear, with the front being able to be lifted up to allow the contents to fall out on the ground at the site of delivery. Dump trucks come in many different configurations with each one specified to accomplish a specific task in the construction chain. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2594/1/Mack-Trucks--One-of-the-Worlds-leading-Truck-manufacturing-companies/Mack-Trucks--One-of-the-Worlds-leading-Truck-manufacturing-companies.html Mack Trucks are the best in building heavy-duty trucks capable of enduring a punishing terrain and the vagaries of nature. Mack Trucks is one of the world's leading truck-manufacturing companies. We have our headquarters Florida,USA and branches across USA.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2593/1/Isuzu-Trucks-Good-Oneowners-In-The-Small-To-Medium-Size-Market/Isuzu-Trucks-Good-Oneowners-In-The-Small-To-Medium-Size-Market.html Isuzu trucks have been running up and down the highways of Australia for many years and have long had a reputation for being reliable workhorses. Today, there is a wide range of models available that are suitable for both driving around town or over longer distances up and down the highway. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2592/1/The-Highly-Refined-and-Capable-BMW-X5-SAV/The-Highly-Refined-and-Capable-BMW-X5-SAV.html Sport utility vehicle sales continue to plummet in the face of surging gasoline prices now topping the three dollar per gallon mark. Indeed, this segment of the vehicle market has produced some of the largest profits for automakers globally and this loss of sales is impacting manufacturer bottom lines the world over.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2591/1/How-Safe-Are-Your-Truck-Batteries/How-Safe-Are-Your-Truck-Batteries.html Truck batteries are a type of lead-acid battery which powers not just trucks but the majority of automotive equipment such as cars, wheelchairs, tractors, and motorcycles. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2590/1/Kenworth-K104-A-Heavy-Duty-Cab-Over/Kenworth-K104-A-Heavy-Duty-Cab-Over.html With its familiar red and white KW badge, Kenworth has always been a name synonymous with heavy duty trucking in Australia. The Kenworth K104 cab-over carries on in this tradition. It's available in both flat roof and Aerodyne models. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2589/1/Construction-Equipment-Sale-Low-Price-Logging-Trucks-Trailers/Construction-Equipment-Sale-Low-Price-Logging-Trucks-Trailers.html Construction Equipment Sale is really very useful for those professionals who have to collect heavy as well as light equipments for the cause of their profession. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2588/1/Second-generation-of-reach-trucks-with-super-elastic-tyres/Second-generation-of-reach-trucks-with-super-elastic-tyres.html Thanks to its excellent ground clearance and superelastic tyres Jungheinrich's new ETV C16/20 reach truck is suitable for work both inside and outside the warehouse or distribution centre during lorry loading and offloading. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2583/1/7-Things-to-Know-Before-Renting-a-One-Way-Truck/7-Things-to-Know-Before-Renting-a-One-Way-Truck.html If you are about to buy a house that is a long distance away, you may have wondered the best way to get all of your stuff there. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2582/1/How-to-Get-Cheap-Truck-Insurance/How-to-Get-Cheap-Truck-Insurance.html Trucks are great for hauling stuff but aren't so great for insurance because it generally costs more to insure trucks than cars.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2581/1/Hino-Trucks/Hino-Trucks.html Hino Motors, LTD, or as it is known in the trucking world, Hino,manufactures diesel trucks and buses.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2580/1/Types-of-dump-trucks/Types-of-dump-trucks.html A dump truck or production truck is a truck used for transporting loose material (such as sand, gravel, or dirt) for construction. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2579/1/Volvo-Commercial-Trucks---A-Favorite-Since-1928/Volvo-Commercial-Trucks---A-Favorite-Since-1928.html Volvo commercial trucks are among the most popularly chosen brand for truck drivers around the world. Volvo is currently the second largest heavy duty truck manufacturer in the world and currently sells more than 100,000 trucks each year. Sister companies to this manufacturer are Renault, Mack and UD or Nissan trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2577/1/Ports-order-100-Macks-100-Volvos/Ports-order-100-Macks-100-Volvos.html Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks said July 30 that they each received a 100-truck order from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as part of an initial phase of the ports' Clean Trucks Program. The trucks will be delivered to qualified fleets and owner-operators selected by the ports. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2560/1/Mack-Trucks--One-of-the-Worlds-leading-Truck-manufacturing-companies/Mack-Trucks--One-of-the-Worlds-leading-Truck-manufacturing-companies.html Mack Trucks are the best in building heavy-duty trucks capable of enduring a punishing terrain and the vagaries of nature. Mack Trucks is one of the world's leading truck-manufacturing companies.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2559/1/Used-Trucks-International-Trucks-Pickup-Truck-Tow-Trucks-Nissan-Truck-For-Sale/Used-Trucks-International-Trucks-Pickup-Truck-Tow-Trucks-Nissan-Truck-For-Sale.html Get into the world of Trucks 9 and get unlimited offers and get exclusive trucks at best deals from market. The enormous and outstanding collection of trucks9.com helps you in selecting the best truck, trailer or equipment for your business. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2548/1/Truck-Tips-Popular-Accessories-For-Truck/Truck-Tips-Popular-Accessories-For-Truck.html The best option is a wise decision as your truck assists you in your work. There may be a lot many of you who actually use their truck for their respective professions. Here are some tips of popular accessories for truck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2545/1/Ford-accelerates-shift-from-trucks-to-small-cars/Ford-accelerates-shift-from-trucks-to-small-cars.html Dearborn, Michigan - The Ford Motor Company has announced a significant acceleration of its transformation plan, including the addition of several new fuel-efficient small vehicles in North America, and the adaptation of three domestic truck plants to small-car production. The company said the move is in response to rapid changes in customer buying preferences. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2542/1/Trucks---new-models-for-2008/Trucks---new-models-for-2008.html Trucks are highly practical are secure for the road because they are mainly manufactured to securely carry loads on a long distances and quality is always improving. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2541/1/Mini-Trucks/Mini-Trucks.html It’s not a truck, but it’s not a van- it’s a mini truck. It’s just a compact vehicle created for light jobs and which can also transport people. The engine of such mini trucks is of 4 up to 6 cylinders and it is a cute member of the so popular mini family which becomes more and more numerous and valuable for all human kind. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2540/1/GPS-Tracking-Systems/GPS-Tracking-Systems.html A GPS tracking system is a device that takes the help of the Global positioning system for determining the precise location of a person or a vehicle and records their position at regular intervals. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2539/1/Gale-Banks-A-Legend-Among-Gas-and-Diesel-Truck-Enthusiasts/Gale-Banks-A-Legend-Among-Gas-and-Diesel-Truck-Enthusiasts.html Gale Banks is a gearhead, die-hard enthusiast, and a leader in the automotive community. With over 50 years of experience working on gasoline and diesel engines, he is a valuable resource for anyone looking to extract more power out of their car or truck engine.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2538/1/Year-Round-Benefits-from-a-Truck-Bed-Tonneau-Cover/Year-Round-Benefits-from-a-Truck-Bed-Tonneau-Cover.html Pickups and full-size trucks offer a lot of utility to their owners, which is why trucks are such a popular choice in the US auto market. Late model trucks are quite a lot larger than older models, now offering more interior room, hauling ability, comfort, and towing capacity.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2531/1/Large-Truck-Crashes-and-Aggressive-Ticketing/Large-Truck-Crashes-and-Aggressive-Ticketing.html Large trucks account for a disproportionately large share of traffic deaths based on miles traveled. The fatal crash rate for large trucks is 50 percent greater than the rate for all vehicles on the roads. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2530/1/Year-Round-Benefits-from-a-Truck-Bed-Tonneau-Cover/Year-Round-Benefits-from-a-Truck-Bed-Tonneau-Cover.html Pickups and full-size trucks offer a lot of utility to their owners, which is why trucks are such a popular choice in the US auto market. Late model trucks are quite a lot larger than older models, now offering more interior room, hauling ability, comfort, and towing capacity.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2528/1/Mack-Trucks--One-of-the-Worlds-leading-Truck-manufacturing-companies/Mack-Trucks--One-of-the-Worlds-leading-Truck-manufacturing-companies.html "MACK TRUCKS" are one of the best subsidiary of AB Volvo as they are very efficient and enduring, as "BULLDOGS" are very powerful amongst its breed so is "MACK TRUCKS" amongst all leading brands. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2523/1/PACCAR-Heavy-Duty-Trucks-Manufacturer/PACCAR-Heavy-Duty-Trucks-Manufacturer.html PACCAR, Inc. is the third major company to make heavy-duty trucks in the world. It stands after Volvo and Daimler Chrysler. The company manufactures light and medium vehicles by means of its different manufacturing sites. The company has a worldwide base of customers to deliver its products and services. This is done by a wide-ranging dealer network. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2521/1/Heavy-trucks-banned-from-bridge-between-NH-Vt/Heavy-trucks-banned-from-bridge-between-NH-Vt.html Vermont and New Hampshire transportation officials say heavy trucks will be banned and other traffic restricted from a troubled bridge between the states beginning next week. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2512/1/Decisive-action-needed-in-forklift-truck-industry/Decisive-action-needed-in-forklift-truck-industry.html Almost 2,500 jobs could be at risk in the UK forklift truck industry over the next 12 months, according to the latest edition of Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis – Fork Lift Trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2488/1/Caterpillar-Navistar-plan-truck-engine-alliance/Caterpillar-Navistar-plan-truck-engine-alliance.html Caterpillar will produce with Navistar a Caterpillar-branded severe-service vocational truck, the companies announced June 10. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2477/1/Ford-Trucks-vs-Chevy-Trucks-Why-all-the-Hostility/Ford-Trucks-vs-Chevy-Trucks-Why-all-the-Hostility.html Standing in the sweltering, wet-wool-blanket air of DFW on a Friday morning in July, I began to panic at the mostly empty state of my pockets. Fearing that my car keys were wedged in a grimy seatback pocket or nestled in a weathered bowl next to some security checkpoint, I started to scramble.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2476/1/Advice-about-AFE-Cold-Air-Intakes-for-Diesel-Trucks/Advice-about-AFE-Cold-Air-Intakes-for-Diesel-Trucks.html Getting the best performance out of your diesel engine is what every truck enthusiast strives for. In order to accomplish that, sometimes you need to go outside of the stock options and get yourself some upgrades. Other times it is the stock options that are causing the performance. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2475/1/Komatsu-to-Add-Largest-Model-Yet-to-Its-Super-Large-Haul-Trucks-Introducing-the-960E-1-Model/Komatsu-to-Add-Largest-Model-Yet-to-Its-Super-Large-Haul-Trucks-Introducing-the-960E-1-Model.html Komatsu Ltd. (President & CEO: Kunio Noji) expands its line of super-large haul trucks by launching the 960E-1(960E) model haul truck (max. payload: 327 tons) with AC electric drive. The 960E is the largest model of the Komatsu Group and measures 7 meters high with its tires of almost 4 meters in diameter. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2464/1/The-Alternatives-in-Obtaining-Dump-Truck/The-Alternatives-in-Obtaining-Dump-Truck.html Adding a camper top to a truck or even buying a camper that slides into the truck for ultimate outdoors fun can be a fantastic decision. Even the most basic of truck campers will provide more protection from the elements than a tent and some even come with most of the creatures comforts of home.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2463/1/The-Trucking-Industry/The-Trucking-Industry.html The trucking industry first got its start during the Second World War. Originally, trains were used to transport goods. The problem with that was they could The Trucking Industry info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2462/1/Making-Tracks/Making-Tracks.html Nine Manufacturers Have Their Sights Set on the Compact Track Loader Industry. Those Companies Share Their Product Lines, Specs and Prices with CE. Luckily, you’ve found a great alternative. You sent your skid steers back home and rented a compact track loader.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2454/1/Free-Trucking-Software.html The most effective type of software that is being introduced by Mass Logics is the super effective Trucking software. This type of branded software is available at all reasonable rates. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2452/1/2009-TOYOTA-TACOMA-PICKUP-PRICES/2009-TOYOTA-TACOMA-PICKUP-PRICES.html The 2009 Tacoma Pickup truck revealed the prices, which range from $15,170 to $27,075 manufacturers suggested retail prices (MSRP). With the additional of several new features that Tacoma greatly enhances its overall value.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2443/1/Financing-a-Dump-Truck/Financing-a-Dump-Truck.html Financing your Dump Truck You’re looking to buy a dump truck. Maybe you’ve been in business for a while or have just decided to start your own business. There are obviously many things to consider. Let’s focus on one of them.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2437/1/Mini-Dumper-Muck-Trucks-are-Perfect-For-Hire/Mini-Dumper-Muck-Trucks-are-Perfect-For-Hire.html Muck truck, the market leader in pedestrian dump trucks is available at all leading hire shops such as Brandons, HSS Hire, Jewsons and Hire Centre.The UK's largest tool and equipment hire chains continue to stock the Muck- truck and its accompanying skip loading ramp due to continued demand and availability around the World. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2424/1/Hungarian-Company-Orders-1500-Volvo-Trucks/Hungarian-Company-Orders-1500-Volvo-Trucks.html Volvo Trucks' Hungarian subsidiary, Volvo Hungary Trading and Services Kft, has signed an agreement for 1,500 trucks with transport and logistics company Waberer's Optimum Solution.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2423/1/Volvo-Trucks-Receives-Major-Order-from-Hungary/Volvo-Trucks-Receives-Major-Order-from-Hungary.html Volvo Trucks’ Hungarian subsidiary, Volvo Hungary Trading and Services Kft, has signed an agreement for 1,500 trucks with transport and logistics company Waberer’s Optimum Solution, formerly known as Hungarocamion. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2412/1/Boosting-Your-Biodiesel-Efficiency/Boosting-Your-Biodiesel-Efficiency.html If you own a tractor, truck or a boat you are probably a bit bemused by the phenomena of biodiesel being a "new thing" when it comes to extending mileage, lubricity or reducing pollution The truth is that using B5 as an additive to boost the lubricity of an engine and solve combustion issues is not new at all. It has been used for decades as a way of keeping large farm machinery operating in the winter. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2411/1/A-Solar-Powered-Service-Truck/A-Solar-Powered-Service-Truck.html This article will give our readers an idea of what is needed to build a vehicle that utilizes solar panels, a DC to AC power inverter and a battery bank to enable the use of 120 volt appliances and tools while mobile and away from any power. Our system is mounted on a four wheel drive Chevrolet pickup with a utility commercial shell. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2410/1/Volvo-Trucks/Volvo-Trucks.html Volvo trucks have been around for many years. Volvo was first established in 1927 with the release of their first cars and the first trucks to come from the company rolled off the line in 1928. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2404/1/Volvo-Trucks-deliveries-May-2008/Volvo-Trucks-deliveries-May-2008.html Volvo Trucks’ deliveries during May amounted to 9,133 vehicles, up 9% compared with the year-earlier period. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2385/1/Four-Tips-For-Selection-Of-Tyres/Four-Tips-For-Selection-Of-Tyres.html Every person in USA has its own car and need to maintain the car based on the usage. The proper tyre gives comfortable to the users. Every one wants comfort to give peace in the mind while lie-down on the sofa or on the chair. It is advisable to select the proper tyre for comfortable seating and sleeping.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2384/1/For-Everything-that-is-Heavy/For-Everything-that-is-Heavy.html Heavy trucks and machinery is really a big thing in the industry. They have the biggest and the strongest capacity to build, move and demolish things all in the name of construction, repair, and transportation.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2382/1/Ford-Says-Losses-Will-Widen-This-Year-as-Trucks-Fade/Ford-Says-Losses-Will-Widen-This-Year-as-Trucks-Fade.html Ford Motor Co., the second-biggest U.S. automaker, said its losses will widen this year because $4-a-gallon gasoline is causing U.S. sales of large pickup trucks to plunge. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2379/1/Volvo-Wins-Contract-For-300-Trucks/Volvo-Wins-Contract-For-300-Trucks.html Volvo Trucks is looking to increase their presence at the Russian truck market as the demand for trucks in the said country continue to increase. Recently, the Swedish truck manufacturer received an order for 300 trucks from the Russian logistics company Sunflower. The agreement between the two companies includes the financing for all the 30 trucks by way of the Volvo Financing Services. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2378/1/Rays-Transport-get-10-out-of-10-from-Volvo/Rays-Transport-get-10-out-of-10-from-Volvo.html Cheshire-based, Ray’s Transport Ltd, have added three new Volvo FH-480 articulated trucks to replace older vehicles in their all-Volvo fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2376/1/A-Look-At-Gas-Trucks-Versus-Diesel-Trucks/A-Look-At-Gas-Trucks-Versus-Diesel-Trucks.html If you plan to use your truck like a car, desiring quick, quiet acceleration and rarely ever haul a heavy load and don't plan to it for a long time,you may want a gasoline engine. Gas engines run smoother, fuel is easier to find, and gas engines info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2371/1/Carry-All-Loads-with-GMC-Truck-Parts/Carry-All-Loads-with-GMC-Truck-Parts.html For decades, trucks have conquered the automotive industry. General Motors created some of the greatest trucks of all time. Prepared with high quality and high performance GMC parts, every GMC vehicle is designed to perform with power and to outlast the whole thing with toughness info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2370/1/Sweden-New-Volvo-FH-FH16-and-FM-heavy-trucks/Sweden-New-Volvo-FH-FH16-and-FM-heavy-trucks.html Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new generation of its FH, FH16 and FM models. As well as a freshening of the styling and a new 11-litre engine, the updated ranges feature the OEM's latest safety technology, Driver Alert Support, which monitors and alerts the driver if tiredness is detected. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2357/1/Volvo-forays-into-used-truck-segment-in-India/Volvo-forays-into-used-truck-segment-in-India.html Volvo India Private Ltd, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Swedish commercial vehicle major Volvo, has entered into used truck segment to service the customers those are looking for heavy-duty higher-tonnage vehicles at lower price, a top official of the company said. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2355/1/Caterpillar-announces-1-billion-expansion-plan/Caterpillar-announces-1-billion-expansion-plan.html Caterpillar has made plans with Navistar International Corporation to introduce a new line of on-highway dump trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2350/1/Ford-to-Make-More-Cars-Fewer-Trucks/Ford-to-Make-More-Cars-Fewer-Trucks.html The high price of gas has one American automaker shifting gears.Ford Motor Company is planning to redesign some of its truck and SUV plants to build cars instead. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2349/1/Nissan-to-produce-more-Altimas-fewer-trucks/Nissan-to-produce-more-Altimas-fewer-trucks.html Nissan North America Inc. has announced it will increase production of the Altima at its facility in Canton, Mississippi to meet consumer demand. An additional shift of production will be added to the car system at the plant. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2345/1/Hybrid-truck-technology-lags-behind-electric-cars/Hybrid-truck-technology-lags-behind-electric-cars.html Hybrid passenger vehicles are rolling onto the road at increasing rates, but the trucking industry hasn't seen a similar revolution. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2328/1/Lift-Truck-Industry-Merger/Lift-Truck-Industry-Merger.html A new revolutionary "intelligent" surface-drilling machine cuts fuel consumption by 10% at a time of rising fuel prices, Sandvik market manager surface drills Pekka Kesseli said in Finland, on Tuesday. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2323/1/Sales-Of-Gas-Guzzling-V-8-Cars-Trucks-Decline/Sales-Of-Gas-Guzzling-V-8-Cars-Trucks-Decline.html With gas prices at record levels, many people are looking to get rid of the V-8 gas guzzling car, truck or SUV.Problem is, some dealers either don't want them at all or will pay you next to nothing in a trade. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2321/1/Mercedes-Benz-launches-new-truck-model/Mercedes-Benz-launches-new-truck-model.html ALTHOUGH the truck industry’s sales growth is set to slow down this year, it is still expected to sell 40000 units – 8% more than last year’s 37000. 059 units. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2320/1/Heavy-wheel-service-truck-from-Bearcat-Tyres/Heavy-wheel-service-truck-from-Bearcat-Tyres.html By developing and building complete mobile tyre changing vehicles, Bearcat Tyres , is on the road to a better tyre and wheel service for the heavy vehicles in the metropolitan and urban industries. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2319/1/Solideal-conventional-rubber-tracks-from-Bearcat-Tyres/Solideal-conventional-rubber-tracks-from-Bearcat-Tyres.html Bearcat Tyres  offers an extensive range of rubber tracks. Bearcat Tyres carries the full range of Solideal Rubber Tracks for use on OTT (Over-The-Tyre) machines, compact track loaders or mini-excavators, with tread patterns to suit any specific applications. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2309/1/Economic-Conditions---Used-Heavy-Trucks-on-the-Export-Market/Economic-Conditions---Used-Heavy-Trucks-on-the-Export-Market.html An Internet survey conducted by the staff of TruckerToTrucker has provided some insight into the  quietly increasing sales of used heavy and medium duty trucks to overseas markets. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2306/1/Buy-Sale-Used-Semi-Trucks-For-Sale---Dump-Truck-Commercial-Truck-Chevrolet/Buy-Sale-Used-Semi-Trucks-For-Sale---Dump-Truck-Commercial-Truck-Chevrolet.html Truckys is a perfect and the best place to buy or sell your trucks through a reliable source. The only one of its kind resource over the Internet which helps you in getting the perfect truck, trailers or any heavy machinery equipment, truckys.com is one of the most sought after names for reliability factor.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2305/1/Used-Trucks-For-Sale---Mack-Peterbilt-Kenworth-Dump-Trailers/Used-Trucks-For-Sale---Mack-Peterbilt-Kenworth-Dump-Trailers.html Welcome to the most outstanding trucks buy sell site and get free space for your classifieds ads for Trucks & Trailers. Trucks Junction is all about buying and selling trucks or trailers. Register with us for free and get unlimited offers and get the best deals you ever came across in your lifetime. May it be buying or selling trucksjunction.com is the perfect and best place to get awesome deals with the best prices in market. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2296/1/IMDA-Announces-Toyota-Trucks-sponsorship-of-the-Memorial-weekend-classic-at-the-Springfield-Mile/IMDA-Announces-Toyota-Trucks-sponsorship-of-the-Memorial-weekend-classic-at-the-Springfield-Mile.html products in the exciting 2008 Toyota model line up. IMDA President, Dave Kiesow, stated, “Having Toyota Trucks on board is exciting for IMDA. Their support of flat track racing will surely be noticed and appreciated by our fans. We look forward to working with them for some time to come.” info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2295/1/Powerful-Electric-Trucks-to-be-Manufactured-in-Los-Angeles/Powerful-Electric-Trucks-to-be-Manufactured-in-Los-Angeles.html Built for hauling containers around the Port of Los Angeles, the heavy duty electric short-haul drayage truck can pull a 60,000 pound cargo container at a top speed of 40 miles per hour - with zero emissions. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2285/1/TNT-to-Swap-100-Diesel-Trucks-for-Electric-Models/TNT-to-Swap-100-Diesel-Trucks-for-Electric-Models.html TNT, a transportation and delivery company, will replace more than 100 diesel truck with all-electric trucks over the next year and a half. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2284/1/Fords-quotSmallquot-Truck-Plan-Will-All-Be-in-the-Execution/Fords-quotSmallquot-Truck-Plan-Will-All-Be-in-the-Execution.html Ford is planning to replace the Ranger small pickup with a stepped down version of the Ford F150 pickup truck, according to www.pickuptrucks.com. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2280/1/Hyster-H800HD-H1050HDS-lift-truck-series/Hyster-H800HD-H1050HDS-lift-truck-series.html Heavy loaderHyster Co. introduces the Hyster H800HD-H1050HD/S lift truck series. Designed for the most demanding material handling jobs, such as container handling, stevedoring, and other heavy lifting work, these lift trucks support load capacities from 80,000 pounds to over 105,000 pounds.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2276/1/Ford-Motor-Co-recalls-655000-trucks-for-safety-hazard/Ford-Motor-Co-recalls-655000-trucks-for-safety-hazard.html Ford’s trucks have always been known for large towing capacity, impressive road presence and overall safety. But according to a posting on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website on Wednesday, Ford Motor Company is issuing a recall of 655,000 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks for a serious danger hazard. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2271/1/Bridgestone-Switches-to-Fuel-Cell-Powered-Lift-Trucks/Bridgestone-Switches-to-Fuel-Cell-Powered-Lift-Trucks.html Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire has unveiled an all-new “green-powered” lift truck fleet at its plant in Aiken County.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2266/1/Ford-Recalls-650000-Trucks/Ford-Recalls-650000-Trucks.html FORD Motor Co - A major car maker announced it's recalling more than a half million pick-up trucks for a problem that could affect the brakes.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2265/1/Haul-truck-hits-bridge-Highway-450-has-detour/Haul-truck-hits-bridge-Highway-450-has-detour.html A bridge on Highway 450 that was hit by a Black Thunder mine haul truck traveling underneath it Tuesday morning is likely beyond repair and will have to be replaced, state transportation officials said Wednesday. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2263/1/Lander-Automotive-sits-comfortably-with-Barloworld-Handling/Lander-Automotive-sits-comfortably-with-Barloworld-Handling.html For Lander Automotive, a leading supplier of tubular and seating products to the European automotive industry, space is a major issue in both the manufacturing and warehousing areas. This was the main factor in Lander's decision to update and standardise its fleet of forklift trucks and improve uptime with the help of Barloworld Handling.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2261/1/GM-readies-its-efficient-45-liter-diesel-for-2010-trucks/GM-readies-its-efficient-45-liter-diesel-for-2010-trucks.html General Motors is readying a new 4.5-liter V-8 Duramax turbodiesel engine for use first in the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light duty trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2260/1/UPS-orders-more-hybrid-electric-trucks/UPS-orders-more-hybrid-electric-trucks.html  Brown is getting greener with an order for 200 hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) plus another 300 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for its U.S. delivery fleet. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2254/1/-Hyundai-Motor-shelves-plan-to-make-pickups-in-US-as-demand-for-trucks-declines/-Hyundai-Motor-shelves-plan-to-make-pickups-in-US-as-demand-for-trucks-declines.html Hyundai Motor Co. has shelved a plan to make pickup trucks in the United States as demand for that type of vehicle declines amid high oil prices, a company official said Tuesday. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2252/1/MAN-House-Mumbai-opened-Production-of-trucks-and-big-diesels-started-up/MAN-House-Mumbai-opened-Production-of-trucks-and-big-diesels-started-up.html The MAN Group is focusing its activities in India through new headquarters in Mumbai where in the form of the MAN House Mumbai, opened today, MAN experts representing the entire product portfolio of this foremost commercial vehicle and mechanical engineering group will be locally at the service of customers and partners. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2240/1/Slower-Trucks-Could-Save-315M-Tons-Of-CO2-Emissions/Slower-Trucks-Could-Save-315M-Tons-Of-CO2-Emissions.html The American Trucking Associations has launched the first-ever industry-wide environmental sustainability program under the banner Trucks Deliver a Cleaner Tomorrow. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2236/1/Caterpillar-Announces-the-First-of-Its-Kind-Electric-Drive-Track-Type-Tractor/Caterpillar-Announces-the-First-of-Its-Kind-Electric-Drive-Track-Type-Tractor.html PEORIA, Ill., March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a move that further positions it as the world's leading manufacturer of earthmoving equipment, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is unveiling the first innovative AC electric drive track-type tractor in the industry. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2235/1/DPWH-unveils-plans-vs-overloaded-trucks/DPWH-unveils-plans-vs-overloaded-trucks.html The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon be providing extra trucks at designated weighbridge areas so that overloaded trucks to transfer extra weight in bid to protect major thoroughfares and bridges. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2208/1/Energy-roundup---cars-vs-trucks-better-biofuel/Energy-roundup---cars-vs-trucks-better-biofuel.html While everyone’s heard the jokes about the USA being the land of the monster truck, it’s not until you actually go there and wander round a shopping mall carpark that you appreciate just how gargantuan the average American family vehicle is. The typical American car isn’t a car at all, it’s a Ford F-150 SuperCrew, a 2500 kg behemoth. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2207/1/Honda-blocks-Super-Aguri-trucks-from-Istanbul-paddock/Honda-blocks-Super-Aguri-trucks-from-Istanbul-paddock.html Honda has ordered the struggling Super Aguri team's spares truck and motorhome to be blocked from entering the Istanbul circuit paddock today, GPUpdate.net has learned. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2203/1/Small-cars-post-gains-trucks-fall-as-gas-prices-rise/Small-cars-post-gains-trucks-fall-as-gas-prices-rise.html Small cars were the big winners in April, as high gas prices accelerated U.S. consumers' rush away from trucks and sport utility vehicles and makers of fuel-efficient models scored gains despite the weak economy. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2186/1/Used-Trucks-International-Trucks-Pickup-Truck-Tow-Trucks-Nissan-Truck-For-Sale/Used-Trucks-International-Trucks-Pickup-Truck-Tow-Trucks-Nissan-Truck-For-Sale.html Get into the world of Trucks 9 and get unlimited offers and get exclusive trucks at best deals from market. The enormous and outstanding collection of trucks9.com helps you in selecting the best truck, trailer or equipment for your business. Join us for free and list your trucks and trailer absolutely free of cost.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2180/1/After-Initial-Promise-Hybrid-Trucks-Stall/After-Initial-Promise-Hybrid-Trucks-Stall.html ONCE upon a time, hybrids were going to rule commercial vehicles. In May 2003, when gasoline was $1.50 a gallon, FedEx was predicting that it would have 30,000 hybrids on the road in a few years. But today, all companies together have only about 300. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2175/1/-American-utility-places-order-for-18-hybrid-utility-trucks/-American-utility-places-order-for-18-hybrid-utility-trucks.html American Electric Power (AEP) has led all North American utility companies in the implementation of hybrid-drive trucks, thanks to a new order of 18 hybrid utility trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2174/1/Fiat-Q1-trading-profit-up-on-trucks-heavy-machinery-top-of-expectations-UPDATE/Fiat-Q1-trading-profit-up-on-trucks-heavy-machinery-top-of-expectations-UPDATE.html MILAN (Thomson Financial) - Fiat (nyse: FIA -  news  -  people ) SpA's trading profit -- operating profit from ordinary operations -- rose in the first quarter, supported by truck and heavy machinery operations, coming in at the top end of analyst expectations. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2170/1/Commercial-vehicles-on-fast-drive/Commercial-vehicles-on-fast-drive.html The new venture, Daimler Hero Motor Corporation (DHMC), will start making trucks under a new brand name by 2010, for the Indian market and will also target the export market. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2169/1/-American-Electric-Power-orders-18-hybrid-trucks-from-Navistar/-American-Electric-Power-orders-18-hybrid-trucks-from-Navistar.html American Electric Power has ordered 18 International DuraStar Hybrid diesel hybrid trucks from Navistar, a manufacturer of commercial vehicles. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2166/1/ChryslerNissan-to-build-trucks-in-Fenton/Chrysler-Nissan-to-build-trucks-in-Fenton.html Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. announced Monday new agreements for the supply of products between both companies that is expected to bring increased production to Chrysler's north assembly plant in Fenton, Mo. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2160/1/Isuzu-Motors-says-it-may-produce-trucks-in-Saudi-Arabia/Isuzu-Motors-says-it-may-produce-trucks-in-Saudi-Arabia.html Japanese truckmaker Isuzu Motors Ltd. said on Monday it was considering starting truck production in Saudi Arabia as it seeks to expand sales in the oil-rich kingdom. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2154/1/Japans-Isuzu-Motors-considers-producing-trucks-in-Saudi-Arabia/Japans-Isuzu-Motors-considers-producing-trucks-in-Saudi-Arabia.html Japanese truckmaker Isuzu Motors Ltd. said on Monday it is studying a plan to start making trucks in Saudi Arabia as one of several possible ways to accelerate its sales expansion in the Middle Eastern market. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2150/1/Chrysler-Nissan-to-build-trucks-in-Fenton/Chrysler-Nissan-to-build-trucks-in-Fenton.html Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. announced Monday new agreements for the supply of products between both companies that is expected to bring increased production to Chrysler's north assembly plant in Fenton, Mo. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2145/1/Leyland-Trucks-rolls-out-its-300000th-truck/Leyland-Trucks-rolls-out-its-300000th-truck.html A DAF XF105 that is the 300,000th truck to be produced at the Leyland Trucks assembly plant in Lancashire is going to heavy plant and machinery movers Mark Armstrong Transport Limited of Carlisle. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2132/1/Chrysler-Nissan-to-build-trucks-in-Fenton/Chrysler-Nissan-to-build-trucks-in-Fenton.html Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. announced Monday new agreements for the supply of products between both companies that is expected to bring increased production to Chrysler's north assembly plant in Fenton, Mo. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2131/1/Somalia-Suspicion-As-40-Sport-Utility-Trucks-Unload-At-Puntland-Port/Somalia-Suspicion-As-40-Sport-Utility-Trucks-Unload-At-Puntland-Port.html A ship from the United Arab Emirates has been docked at the northern Somali port of Bossaso where security forces unloaded at least 40 Toyota sport utility vehicles over the past two days, confidential sources tell Garowe Online. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2123/1/Volvo-Trucks-Launches-the-Worlds-First-Hybrid-Refuse-Truck-in-Sweden/Volvo-Trucks-Launches-the-Worlds-First-Hybrid-Refuse-Truck-in-Sweden.html Steeply rising oil prices and a strong focus on the climate have made fuel-saving hybrid technology particularly interesting. Volvo Trucks is now taking an important step towards commercialisation of this technology for heavy vehicles by launching two hybrid refuse trucks that will be tested in regular daily operations in Sweden by refuse collection firms Renova and Ragn-Sells. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2122/1/Putting-the-brakes-on-East-LAs-taco-trucks/Putting-the-brakes-on-East-LAs-taco-trucks.html Business was brisk one recent night as the smell of sizzling carne asada floated from an East Los Angeles taco truck. A row of customers sat on folding chairs, tacos and quesadillas in hand. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2119/1/Firm-trades-trucks-for-trains/Firm-trades-trucks-for-trains.html The days of long-haul waste-transport trucks are gone.At least that’s the aim of Concord-based First Waste Transload.The waste management and transportation company is offering what it claims is a greener solution to emission-spewing vehicles. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2114/1/Reinhardt-Group-Orders-287-Volvo-Trucks/Reinhardt-Group-Orders-287-Volvo-Trucks.html The Reinhardt Group, one of South Africa’s biggest Volvo truck operators, has placed an order for 287 Volvo FM 400hp truck tractors to go into operation in the company’s bulk material transportation business. The order doubles Reinhardt Transport’s fleet size. Deliveries have commenced and will be completed in 2008. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2110/1/Solution-to-a-slippery-problem/Solution-to-a-slippery-problem.html Mitsubishi trucks give fish auctioneer confidence in tricky conditions. The city of Hull is at the heart of the North of England's fishing industry … and at the heart of Hull is the state-of-the-art facility of Hull Fish Auction Ltd. Since opening its doors in 2000, it has developed a reputation as the most quality-conscious fresh fish market in the whole of Western Europe. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2105/1/Greener-Swedish-trash-trucks/Greener-Swedish-trash-trucks.html A hybrid refuse truck that combines a seven litre diesel engine with an electric motor is expected to use up to 20 per cent less fuel than a conventional diesel truck and cut carbon dioxide emissions by a corresponding amount. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2101/1/Green-Garbage-Trucks-Make-a-Dirty-Job-Cleaner/Green-Garbage-Trucks-Make-a-Dirty-Job-Cleaner.html You might not think of Volvo as a green car company. But their vehicles' ability to run (however poorly) for hundreds of thousands of miles with only basic maintenance has always kept me fond of the company. After all, a tremendous amount of energy goes into creation of a car...in some cases, nearly as much as is used driving the car around. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2100/1/Volvo-Testing-Hybrid-Garbage-Trucks/Volvo-Testing-Hybrid-Garbage-Trucks.html Volvo has started testing two hybrid garbage trucks in Sweden. The two trucks will run daily operations with the firms Renova and Ragn-Sells. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2091/1/NSWMA-gets-109-Billion-to-Purchase-77-Garbage-Trucks/NSWMA-gets-109-Billion-to-Purchase-77-Garbage-Trucks.html The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA), has been allocated $1.09 billion to purchase 77 garbage trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2078/1/Linde-Boosts-Heavy-Trucks-Business/Linde-Boosts-Heavy-Trucks-Business.html By creating an independent business unit, Linde Material Handling aims to boost its heavy truck business and occupy a stronger position in the global market.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2073/1/Trucks-keep-rollingfor-now/Trucks-keep-rollingfor-now.html Despite a threatened strike by some independent truck drivers, many trucks were still on the road Tuesday. But for how much longer? Several industry experts predict problems ahead finding drivers because of higher fuel costs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/2056/1/UPS-buys-more-green-trucks/UPS-buys-more-green-trucks.html Big Brown is adding more green to its fleet.The Atlanta-based package company has added 167 natural gas-powered trucks, bringing its green fleet to 1,629. That's still just 1.74 percent of its 93,637 trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1992/1/Toyota-to-Slow-Production-of-Tundra-Pickup-Trucks/Toyota-to-Slow-Production-of-Tundra-Pickup-Trucks.html Toyota Motor Corp., the world's second-largest automaker, plans to trim production of full-size Tundra pickup trucks as U.S. vehicle sales slow. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (super admin) Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1951/1/Pallet-Truck-Weight-product-range/Pallet-Truck-Weight-product-range.html Pallet truck weight (with scale) Product Range from R J Cox Engineering. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1938/1/Modular-Bevel-Gear-Drives-Optimize-Pallet-Truck-Design-And-Performance-At-Single-Source-Savings-And-Convenience/Modular-Bevel-Gear-Drives-Optimize-Pallet-Truck-Design-And-Performance-At-Single-Source-Savings-And.html Innovative drives offer tightest swing radius, widest gear-ratio range, no offset wide-wheel design with custom configuration for walkies or riders. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1932/1/Very-narrow-aisle-trucks-improved/Very-narrow-aisle-trucks-improved.html A range of very narrow aisle trucks has received a a series of improvements to enhance comfort and productivity, including a new cabin interior and PIN code access. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1905/1/Pallet-Trucks-from-Procureit-Australia/Pallet-Trucks-from-Procureit-Australia.html Procureit can supply pallet trucks with nylon wheels, pallet truck with polyeurethane wheels, stainless steel pallet trucks, electric high lift pallet trucks, galvanised pallet trucks, quick lift pallet trucks, side roller pallet trucks and rough terrain pallet trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1844/1/The-Electric-Super-Tipper-Truck/The-Electric-Super-Tipper-Truck.html One place we spend a lot of time in our research for Gizmag is Yanko Design – the site is a design resource par excellence. We regularly see ideas at Yanko for the first time and so it was when we saw designer Haishan Deng’s Super Tipper Truck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1835/1/Check-out-these-lifestyle-pickup-trucks/Check-out-these-lifestyle-pickup-trucks.html There's a large contingent here at BSM that believes that the Holden Maloo V8 is the car (er, pickup) to drive if one heads to Australia. Some of us even think it's worth adding to our garage, if a million dollars were headed our way, that is. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1821/1/New-truck-body-design-cuts-operating-costs-says-manufacturer/New-truck-body-design-cuts-operating-costs-says-manufacturer.html Steel products manufacturer VR Steel has launched and new truck body design, which, it claims, significantly reduces operating costs per tonne. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1801/1/The-truck-that-does-it-all/The-truck-that-does-it-all.html A versatile new sit-on stacker, described by its manufacturer as the 'do-it-all' warehouse truck, has been launched by Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1791/1/Extreme-Environment-Pallet-Trucks-Set-Standard-for-Food-Processing/Extreme-Environment-Pallet-Trucks-Set-Standard-for-Food-Processing.html Now The Raymond Corporation offers the broadest range of pallet trucks designed for extreme and corrosive environments. The protective features of the Extreme Environment Corrosion Package extend the life of the pallet truck and significantly reduce cost of ownership. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1722/1/Jungheinrich-Introduces-Versatile-New-HC-110b-Power-Lift-Stackers/Jungheinrich-Introduces-Versatile-New-HC-110b-Power-Lift-Stackers.html The HC 110b Power Lift Stacker from Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp. is a manually-propelled electric lift that's ideal for occasional light-duty stacking operations and for the loading and unloading of trailers from ground height. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1699/1/TCM-4-Directional-Reach-Truck-for-Alspec/TCM-4-Directional-Reach-Truck-for-Alspec.html Nick Hodgson, Sales Manager for Alspec, said of the company “As the leader in distribution of aluminium semi-fabricated products, our company is continually growing. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1690/1/Hitachi-launches-AC-drive-in-rigid-dump-trucks/Hitachi-launches-AC-drive-in-rigid-dump-trucks.html Hitachi Mining, a part of Hitachi Construction Machinery, has introduced AC drive in rigid dump trucks. The EH3500AC is powered by a Cummins 16-cylinder, QSK50 Tier II compliant turbo diesel, developing 1491 kW at 1900 rpm and driving through axle-mounted Hitachi AC traction drives info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1676/1/New-bwestern-ypass-cuts-trucks-from-Yeppoons-CBD/New-bwestern-ypass-cuts-trucks-from-Yeppoons-CBD.html Yeppoon’s newly completed Western Bypass will slash thousands of truck movements a year from the town’s CBD, Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt says. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1658/1/Rubbermaids-Convertible-Utility-Cart-One-Cart-Meets-Many-Needs/Rubbermaids-Convertible-Utility-Cart-One-Cart-Meets-Many-Needs.html Rubbermaid Commercial Products (RCP), the leader in durable facility maintenance solutions, introduces its new multifunctional Convertible Utility Cart-it's a utility cart that converts into a platform truck, improving efficiency, productivity and workplace safety. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1643/1/AC-powered-lift-trucks/AC-powered-lift-trucks.html Hyster Co. introduces its next level of AC-powered lift trucks. These lift trucks offer performance, energy efficiency, and low maintenance costs thanks to the use of electric AC power. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1543/1/Mack-Trucks/Mack-Trucks.html As part of a targeted marketing program developed by FreeCar Media, 15 Mack Granite® model mixers were wrapped with advertisements illustrating Coca-Cola's new beverage, Full Throttle. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1540/1/A-History-of-Hybrid-Vehicles.html The steepest challenge faced by every pioneering auto builder was finding a suitable source of power. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1502/1/Pallett-handling-equipment-from-Bremco-Metal-Products/Pallett-handling-equipment-from-Bremco-Metal-Products.html Pallet handling equipment from Bremco Metal Products includes pallet jacks and lifters, and pallet/bin tippers. Pallet jacks are of two types namely hand pallet trucks and hi-lift pallet trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1436/1/Liebherr-Improves-Wear-Resistance-of-its-Truckmixer-Drums-with-a-Newly-Developed-Special-Alloy-Steel/Liebherr-Improves-Wear-Resistance-of-its-Truckmixer-Drums-with-a-Newly-Developed-Special-Alloy-Steel.html Liebherr recently adopted a new grade of steel for their complete range of truckmixer drums for even greater wear resistance. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1405/1/ELECTRIC-TRUCKS-READY-TO-ROLL/ELECTRIC-TRUCKS-READY-TO-ROLL.html Of all the alternative fuel cars and trucks none are more energy efficient than battery electric vehicles. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 08 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1321/1/Trucks-perform-double-act-at-Schiedel-Rite-Vent/Trucks-perform-double-act-at-Schiedel-Rite-Vent.html When Schiedel Rite Vent was planning a new finished goods and raw materials warehouse at its factory it specified double deep racking served by a new Atlet lift truck to maximise storage capacity. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1320/1/Volvo-to-upgrade-FH-trucks-next-summer/Volvo-to-upgrade-FH-trucks-next-summer.html Volvo Trucks plans to launch a new generation of heavy trucks in Europe in summer 2008 with upgrades to its long-haul models – the FH and FH16. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1309/1/New-powered-pallet-truck-ensures-the-fastest-throughput/New-powered-pallet-truck-ensures-the-fastest-throughput.html Jungheinrich has launched a new powered pallet truck. Available from this Autumn, the ERE 225 has a fixed stand-on platform and is equipped with third generation AC technology as standard. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1299/1/Truck-safety-steps/Truck-safety-steps.html RETRACT-a-Steps, available from The Business Partnering Group , address the issue of injuries sustained by drivers constantly jumping off trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1220/1/Loads-covered-with-push-of-button/Loads-covered-with-push-of-button.html WITH nearly 20 years experience as a truck mechanic, Malcolm Masters claims to knows trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1168/1/Air-springs-improve-truck-suspension/Air-springs-improve-truck-suspension.html A RECENTLY introduced supplementary air suspension system is giving safety, body-roll stability and savings on wear and tear on truck parts for a Sydney long-haul transport company involved in building, mining and primary products. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1088/1/Lift-truck/Lift-truck.html CROWN Equipment's CG50 is a highly durable lift truck with a lifting capacity of 5,000kg and operating features which give high consideration to driver ergonomics and safety as well as performance. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/1064/1/Pump-for-vacuum-truck-loading/Pump-for-vacuum-truck-loading.html SIHI Pumps Australia has introduced the SLA liquid ring vacuum pump. It is suitable for operation on waste-disposal vehicles, with a unique design that increases vehicle payload. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/969/1/Fire-Trucks-Get-a-Safety-First-Makeover/Fire-Trucks-Get-a-Safety-First-Makeover.html Firefighting is all about speed: fast red trucks, fires that can quickly get out of control. The only thing the industry seems slow at is changing its vehicles. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/947/1/Advantages-of-Truck-Leasing-Vs-Purchasing/Advantages-of-Truck-Leasing-Vs-Purchasing.html Truck leasing to get that truck equipment you need today instead of purchasing, can be a cost-effective option, particularly if you don't have ready cash on hand. The same acquisition rationale applies to all heavy equipment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/909/1/Innovate-expands-fleet-with-fuel-efficient-trucks/Innovate-expands-fleet-with-fuel-efficient-trucks.html Leading temperature controlled storage and distribution provider Innovate Logistics is procuring 185 of Volvo’s groundbreaking Euro 4 trucks over the next 12 months, rendering its fleet almost 550 strong. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/908/1/Big-trucks-are-answer-for-supplier/Big-trucks-are-answer-for-supplier.html Like many local auto suppliers, Troy-based ArvinMeritor is working through a difficult restructuring: cutting jobs, closing plants, even selling parts of its business. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/828/1/Truck-Loading-Dock-Ramps/Truck-Loading-Dock-Ramps.html Sometimes a loading dock business will require the use of regular-sized trucks to do some of the transporting of materials. This might be because the business is very small, only using pick-up trucks and a small loading dock for the transportation of goods. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/825/1/Stainless-Steel-Hand-Trucks/Stainless-Steel-Hand-Trucks.html When you are looking for a great utility cart or hand truck for your business, you should consider stainless steel hand trucks. Stainless steel is the very best material used in the production of utility carts, racks and hand trucks. Let us show you why and how to shop for stainless steel hand trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/764/1/Monster-Trucks/Monster-Trucks.html A monster truck is an automobile, normally a pickup truck that has been customized, with very large wheels and suspension, and is used for amusement. Many times, they are featured along with Motocross races. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/759/1/Aircraft-Technology-Applied-to-Trucks/Aircraft-Technology-Applied-to-Trucks.html Several aerodynamic improvements and flow control techniques are used in jet aircraft wings in order to allow a better movement through the air and thus enhance the overall performance of the airplane. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/758/1/Tips-for-Buying-A-New-Truck/Tips-for-Buying-A-New-Truck.html If your currently shopping for a new truck you know it can be a bit confusing. I'm sure most of you have your favourite manufacture, but are unsure of just what your options may be. The following article should help you get started in the right direction for buying your new truck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/757/1/Rent-A-Truck-And-Do-It-Yourself/Rent-A-Truck-And-Do-It-Yourself.html Even with a limited number of things to move, your car can be too small and it will take many trips to get all things to another place. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/755/1/Why-You-Should-Buy-Hybrid-Truck-in-2007/Why-You-Should-Buy-Hybrid-Truck-in-2007.html Planning to buy a new car or truck but don’t know what to do? The simple answer is go for either hybrid car or hybrid truck. Yes you read it right. Hybrid cars and trucks have become very popular and people are running to buy the best one from the lot. But what is hybrid? info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/753/1/Clean-Air-Filters-on-Trucks-is-Extremely-Important/Clean-Air-Filters-on-Trucks-is-Extremely-Important.html Truck Engines are so much different than car engine and that goes for the Air Cleaners too. An air filter on a semi-truck must take in huge volumes of air. Any dirt or debris that gets into the engine thru the air-filter can damage the engine and it does not take very much either. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/752/1/Lighter-Materials-for-Trucks/Lighter-Materials-for-Trucks.html One of the reasons that trucks are so expensive is the cost of materials. Consider the increased cost of steal, aluminum or stainless. We have closed down most of the mines in our nation now. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/751/1/Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell-Generators-for-Trucks/Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell-Generators-for-Trucks.html In many states truck drivers are not allowed to let their trucks idle all night. The reason has to do with pollution, but the problem is the truck drivers need a way power for heaters, air-conditioning and such and they will run down the batteries if they use too much juice. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/750/1/Semi-Trucks-and-Biodiesel---Nothing-New-Here/Semi-Trucks-and-Biodiesel---Nothing-New-Here.html Everything old is new again; or so the saying goes. If you’ve got tweens or teens running around the house, then their lava lamps and tie-die shirts are probably proving this saying true. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/749/1/Hybrid-Trucks-in-the-Military/Hybrid-Trucks-in-the-Military.html The United States Army is in the process of introducing hybrid diesel vehicles into its military fleet. One such vehicle, designed by General Motors especially for the army and revealed in 2006, is a diesel-electric hybrid pickup truck with a body style based on GM's Chevy Silverado. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/748/1/Toyota-Tundra-Recall-New-Trucks-Brakes-Break/Toyota-Tundra-Recall-New-Trucks-Brakes-Break.html Toyota Tundra models have serious break problems, many of which Toyota is refusing to take responsibility for. Toyota recently issued a recall notice for its 2004-2005 model Toyota Tundras equipped with dual exhaust because one of the exhaust pipes was found to rub against the brake line. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/747/1/Accidents-Involving-Heavy-Duty-Dump-Trucks-And-Passenger-Vehicles-Can-Be-Avoided/Accidents-Involving-Heavy-Duty-Dump-Trucks-And-Passenger-Vehicles-Can-Be-Avoided.html Even with a limited number of things to move, your car can be too small and it will take many trips to get all things to another place. Launching American Truck Buyer has been somewhat of an adventure, and although we have not covered even one percent of our grounds yet, things are moving rapidly. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/746/1/Safe-Use-of-Sack-Trucks/Safe-Use-of-Sack-Trucks.html The simple sack truck is a good addition to any workplace that involves the carrying or moving of boxes or items. This will help to reduce the risk of injury to your workforce from manual handling as well as improve productivity. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/743/1/Automatic-Truck-Wash-Equipment-is-It-Right-for-Your-Truckwash/Automatic-Truck-Wash-Equipment-is-It-Right-for-Your-Truckwash.html The truck washing industry has come a long way in the last couple of decades and most people in the industry have seen the changes and not really thought much about them. For instance we are starting to see the first really capable automatic truck washes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/729/1/Mack-Trucks---One-of-the-Worlds-Leading-Truck-Manufacturing-Companies/Mack-Trucks---One-of-the-Worlds-Leading-Truck-Manufacturing-Companies.html "MACK TRUCKS" are one of the best subsidiary of AB Volvo as they are very efficient and enduring, as "BULLDOGS" are very powerful amongst its breed so is "MACK TRUCKS" amongst all leading brands. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/683/1/Truck-Accessories/Truck-Accessories.html Custom Trucks have never been so popular. More people than ever are now buying trucks and not just to be used on a farm or to haul cargo. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/682/1/Truck-Design---Materials---Propulsion-and-Fuel/Truck-Design---Materials---Propulsion-and-Fuel.html Many people believe that the Trucking Industry is one of those old stodgy sectors of our economy where there are few if any new innovations. Well, let me blast that myth right off the highway here and now. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/681/1/Big-Trucks/Big-Trucks.html Big trucks are the heaviest trucks allowed on roads, and are generally used for long-distance journeys. A truck is a motor vehicle for transporting goods. The word "truck" comes from the Greek "trochos" that means a "wheel." info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/680/1/Catering-Trucks/Catering-Trucks.html When people hear the word “catering,” the first thing that comes to their mind is an individual or a company that provides the food for different occasions such as wedding receptions and parties. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/679/1/Pickup-Trucks/Pickup-Trucks.html A pickup truck is a light but powerful truck that was originally built to haul heavy construction material. People also use it to move luggage, especially when they are moving between homes. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/673/1/Hybrid-Trucks-in-the-Military/Hybrid-Trucks-in-the-Military.html The United States Army is in the process of introducing hybrid diesel vehicles into its military fleet. One such vehicle, designed by General Motors especially for the army and revealed in 2006, is a diesel-electric hybrid pickup truck with a body style based on GM's Chevy Silverado. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/663/1/The-Benefits-of-Truck-Tarps/The-Benefits-of-Truck-Tarps.html Tarpaulins, often called tarps, are frequently used to cover and secure loads in different types of trucks. Truck tarps can make carrying loads in pickup trucks, flatbeds, dump trucks, and other types of trucks much easier. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/662/1/Lifted-Trucks/Lifted-Trucks.html Lifted trucks are extremely popular with people who admire the monster truck look. These are mostly liked by men who are in their twenties or younger, but they are popular in almost all age groups and liked by both genders. They can be a resource of sheer entertainment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/661/1/Moving-Trucks/Moving-Trucks.html The number of people moving in America is increasing year after year. In the year 2005, an estimated 46 million families in America moved. Moving is not as simple as walking out of an old home and into another; it entails lots and lots of pre-planning and deciding. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/630/1/A-Look-at-Truck-Tire-Chains/A-Look-at-Truck-Tire-Chains.html Truck tire chains can be purchased for everything from a pickup truck to an 18-wheeler. Drivers can find a chain to fit just about any need, spanning every size and style, and desired performance. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/521/1/Trucks-sneak-in-illegal-trash/Trucks-sneak-in-illegal-trash.html Rubbish from municipalities outside Attica is being illegally dumped at Athens’s only landfill, the city’s Mayor Nikitas Kaklamanis and PASOK MP Andreas Loverdos claimed yesterday. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/354/1/How-To-Choose-A-High-Performance-Fuel-Injection-Kit-For-Your-Truck/How-To-Choose-A-High-Performance-Fuel-Injection-Kit-For-Your-Truck.html The price of gas is starting to get more and more expensive as the price of gas goes up many people are looking for accessories to add to their truck in order to improve their gas mileage. There are not very many accessories that can really help your gas mileage but many people are starting to look into ways to increase their power using cold air intake systems. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/353/1/Buy-The-Right-Truck-Camper/Buy-The-Right-Truck-Camper.html There's nothing like hitting the open road with a camping trip in mind. For those who don't want an extra vehicle to tow around a truck camper can be the smartest choice. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/352/1/Different-Tonneau-Covers-for-Different-Trucks/Different-Tonneau-Covers-for-Different-Trucks.html When you have a truck that you want a tonneau cover for, you may have to do a little research before you buy one. When buying a cover, you have to know the size of your vehicle and find out what covers will work best for it. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/351/1/How-Diesel-Mechanic-Schools-Works/How-Diesel-Mechanic-Schools-Works.html Diesel mechanics are commonly known as bus or truck mechanics. They generally work on a wide range of diesel engines, like those found on buses, trucks, bulldozers, cranes, tractors, RVs and even trains. The work involves tuning up and maintenance, to guarantee the smooth functioning of the engine. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/350/1/Benefits-of-using-a-Tonneau-Truck-Cover/Benefits-of-using-a-Tonneau-Truck-Cover.html Tonneau truck covers are best suited for trucks that haul cargo that is heavy. These covers provide the ultimate protection as typically, they are made of aluminum and steel that is of superior quality. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/349/1/Truck-Rental-For-Moving-Home/Truck-Rental-For-Moving-Home.html Nearly all of us have to move house at one time or another and to do so we need to employ a removal company or hire a van or truck and do it ourselves. Do it yourself house moves are hard work but hiring a vehicle from a truck rental company for a day or two instead of contracting a removal company can save you a lot of cash at a time when you need to be watching your budget very carefully. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/348/1/The-Benefits-Of-Owning-And-Driving-A-Truck-Or-SUV-And-Get-Good-Fuel-Efficiency-With-The-New-Hybrids/The-Benefits-Of-Owning-And-Driving-A-Truck-Or-SUV-And-Get-Good-Fuel-Efficiency-With-The-New-Hybrids.html Depending on how old you are, you may remember the good old days, when you pulled into a gas station and someone came outside to help you. There you sat, comfortably behind the wheel, while the gas attendant filled your car with gas, (requested by gallons and not dollars), checked your oil, cleaned your windshield and thanked you for your patronage. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/347/1/Why-Many-Truck-Buyers-Are-Adding-A-Camper-Shell/Why-Many-Truck-Buyers-Are-Adding-A-Camper-Shell.html Owning a truck is extremely popular these days, particularly for the younger generation. When these trucks first hit the market so may decades ago, they were primarily purchased for their utility value. They were used on ranches and farms and in those areas that did not have finished roads. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/346/1/Heavy-Machinery---Makes-Your-Work-Easy-And-Lighter/Heavy-Machinery---Makes-Your-Work-Easy-And-Lighter.html Heavy machineries are those equipments, which are concerned with large projects. These equipments help to carry out those works that would have been very dangerous and strenuous to perform without big machinery. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/345/1/Various-Types-of-Tires/Various-Types-of-Tires.html Today tires are being designed to suit the needs of every driver. There are tire companies that offer a complete line of tires for passenger vehicles, light trucks and commercial vehicles as well as giant tires for off road performance. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/344/1/Choosing-the-Right-Truck-Tent/Choosing-the-Right-Truck-Tent.html Perhaps some of the best adventures of traveling cross country are the places you get to sleep. If you are traveling by truck then you will not want to miss out on the great adventures of truck tents. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/343/1/A-Look-at-the-Biggest-Moving-Truck-Company-in-America/A-Look-at-the-Biggest-Moving-Truck-Company-in-America.html U-haul is a moving truck rental company that provides you with various different sizes of trucks and equipment to aid in your moving needs. U-haul can provide you with various rental moving equipment to suit your needs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/342/1/18-Wheeler-Accidents/18-Wheeler-Accidents.html With today's high-pressure economy, where everything needs to be instant, truck drivers are put under enormous amounts of pressure, oftentimes in an attempt to save time and meet quotas. You see, to these big trucking companies, time is money. And sometimes money can be worth breaking a few rules. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/341/1/Never-Argue-With-A-Big-Truck/Never-Argue-With-A-Big-Truck.html It was late on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and Tom was still two hours from his destination. He was cranky and tired, and the transport truck in front of him was hogging the passing lane on the steep incline. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/340/1/Dressing-Up-the-Ordinary-Truck-With-Truck-Bed-Covers/Dressing-Up-the-Ordinary-Truck-With-Truck-Bed-Covers.html We all like for our belongings to at least appear unique and special and one of the ways people are achieving this with their vehicles is by having modifications made to stock vehicles at half the price of custom ordering. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/339/1/Truck-Leasing-Offers-Short-Term-Solution-For-Affordable-Transport/Truck-Leasing-Offers-Short-Term-Solution-For-Affordable-Transport.html No matter who you are, at some point you're going to need a truck. Whether it's for moving an entire home or a washer and dryer set, or to start your own hauling business, trucks are how big jobs get done. For many, even though a truck is needed for one-time or continuous use, buying a hauler, pickup or especially a big rig is out of the question. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/338/1/Even-With-All-Of-The-Imports-On-The-Market-The-Chevrolet-Truck-Remains-A-Winner/Even-With-All-Of-The-Imports-On-The-Market-The-Chevrolet-Truck-Remains-A-Winner.html Chevrolet automobiles seem to have been around for as long as cars have. This is true in more ways than one. There are still plenty of people driving vintage models that perhaps your grandfather or great grandfather drove so many years ago. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/336/1/Before-Buying-a-Hand-Truck/Before-Buying-a-Hand-Truck.html Unlike storage carts, which support the weight of the load entirely with structural steel, hand trucks rely on the strength of the operator to balance the load. For this reason, there is no single "safe capacity" for hand trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/335/1/Why-Should-You-Choose-A-Diesel-Engine-For-Your-Truck/Why-Should-You-Choose-A-Diesel-Engine-For-Your-Truck.html Often times, people decide to purchase a large truck to haul very heavy loads. If that is not your intention, and you'd like to purchase a truck to drive more like a car (with quick, quiet acceleration), you may want a gasoline engine. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/320/1/Your-Guide-To-Towing--Know-Before-You-Tow/Your-Guide-To-Towing--Know-Before-You-Tow.html If you love to camp, hike, fish, water ski and enjoy the great outdoors; chances are there will come a time when you want to tow a boat or camping trailer. Know before you tow with this guide to towing. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/319/1/Truck-Accessories/Truck-Accessories.html If you own a pickup truck you might have the desire to change it up a little. Doesn’t matter what kind of change or look you are going for you can get the right parts that will transform the look of your car.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/318/1/Billet-Grilles-can-lead-to-an-obsession-for-good-looks/Billet-Grilles-can-lead-to-an-obsession-for-good-looks.html The vehicles we drive are a reflection of our own identities. That's why hunting for a new set of wheels is not simply a matter of choosing any vehicle that's on sale down at the lot. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/317/1/Different-Types-Of-ATV-Accessories/Different-Types-Of-ATV-Accessories.html The ATV has gained huge popularity because of its versatility. It is included in many different outdoor activities like racing, hunting and camping. This has made way for many customizable features that you can add to your ATV. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/316/1/Nerf-Bars-And-Truck-Side-Steps---One-Leg-Up-On-the-Others-With-5-Main-Features/Nerf-Bars-And-Truck-Side-Steps---One-Leg-Up-On-the-Others-With-5-Main-Features.html Side tubes, nerf bars, step bars, running boards. Whatever you call 'em, they look great and work even better. The need for side steps has grown as trucks and SUVs have gotten taller. You'll discover a number of features and benefits with a set of side steps, including: info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/315/1/Grille-Guards-And-Bull-Bars-Are-Ready-For-Battle-Or-The-Burbs/Grille-Guards-And-Bull-Bars-Are-Ready-For-Battle-Or-The-Burbs.html A good grille guard can be quite the versatile tool for your truck or SUV. In fact, grille guards better your driving experience with the following features: info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/314/1/Towing-Safety-Absolutely-Critical/Towing-Safety-Absolutely-Critical.html Let’s face it, there’s a good reason why there are so many SUV’s and pick-up trucks out there on the roads today—basically, we are towing more than ever. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/313/1/Tonneau-Covers---Protection-for-Your-Truck/Tonneau-Covers---Protection-for-Your-Truck.html The cover used for the bed of your truck is called a tonneau cover. Its main purpose is to give protection to the stuff kept in the bed of your pick-up truck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/312/1/How-To-Choose-A-Quality-Body-Shop-To-Repair-Your-SUV/How-To-Choose-A-Quality-Body-Shop-To-Repair-Your-SUV.html If you are like most SUV owners you take a lot of pride in your vehicle and go to great lengths to keep it looking good, but sometimes no matter how safe and careful you are accidents occur. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/311/1/How-To-Use-Common-Sense-To-Protect-Your-SUV/How-To-Use-Common-Sense-To-Protect-Your-SUV.html These days with the price of an SUV being over $50,000 in some cases, the investment in the vehicle is second only to buying a home. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/310/1/Save-Big-Money-By-Purchasing-A-Diesel-SUV-Instead-Of-Gas/Save-Big-Money-By-Purchasing-A-Diesel-SUV-Instead-Of-Gas.html Americans have a love affair with SUV’s and according to President Bush are addicted to gas. More than half of the vehicles on the road now are SUVs and trucks that use huge amounts of gas and they are especially prevalent during holiday seasons.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/309/1/Top-Ten-Most-Fuel-Efficient-SUVs-for-2006/Top-Ten-Most-Fuel-Efficient-SUVs-for-2006.html Regardless of whether your mode of transportation is a Schwinn, a Hummer H1, or a pair of worn-out Nikes, fuel-prices are hitting your wallet just like the rest of us. Fact is, a rise in the cost of a barrel of crude means a jump in the cost of gas, which in turn means higher transport costs, which in turn means your local grocer is paying more for a load of produce and you’re paying more for a head of lettuce, and your plumber is charging more to cover his increased overhead, not to mention the extra funds he needs to feed his family and put clothes on his kids’ backs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/308/1/Tonneau-Covers--A-Great-Truck-Accessory/Tonneau-Covers--A-Great-Truck-Accessory.html Tonneau covers are getting more and more popular these days. These covers provide you with extra storage facilities and maintain the looks of your truck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 10 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/307/1/SUVs-Can-Be-Environmentally-Friendly/SUVs-Can-Be-Environmentally-Friendly.html In the past few years, the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) has gained amazing popularity. When before sleek sports cars and petite Japanese cars were the only “in” thing in the world of cars, now these big macho brutes have taken the world by storm. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/306/1/Volkswagen-Transporter/Volkswagen-Transporter.html Volkswagen have come up trumps once again with the VW Transporter van which is arguably the best selling van in the world today. Volkswagen, who produce vans not only in Europe, but also in South America and South Africa produce a range of Transporter variants that include. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/172/1/Protecting-Your-Chevy-Truck-Seats/Protecting-Your-Chevy-Truck-Seats.html One of the great on-the-road ironies is that while you-re sitting comfortably in your seat driving along, the seat itself is going through a huge amount of abuse. From dirty clothes to wet swimsuits, slobbering pets, kids eating in the backseat and the harsh sunlight shining in, there are a lot of potential options out there to ruin or wear out your great looking seats. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/67/1/Lifted-Trucks/Lifted-Trucks.html Lifted trucks are extremely popular with people who admire the monster truck look. These are mostly liked by men who are in their twenties or younger, but they are popular in almost all age groups and liked by both genders. They can be a resource of sheer entertainment. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/66/1/Mud-Trucks/Mud-Trucks.html Mud trucks are used for mud racing, also called as mud bogging. Different types of trucks are available in the market, but some trucks are exclusively designed for special purposes. Mud trucks are hefty trucks having bigger wheels than those of regular trucks. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/65/1/Truck-Tires-In-Review/Truck-Tires-In-Review.html Selection of proper truck tire gives a comfortable ride and reduces the wear and tear on the tire drive mechanism, brakes and suspension parts. Many factors determine the selection of suitable type of tire. These include the terrain where the truck is mostly driven, the climatic conditions, normal driving speed and the full load that is expected to be carried in the truck. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/155/1/New-and-Used-All-Types-of-Trucks-and-Trailers-on-Sale-Online/New-and-Used-All-Types-of-Trucks-and-Trailers-on-Sale-Online.html Searching for a Semi Truck or a Heavy Truck can be difficult. For many years truckers have been obligated to search dealer by dealer hoping that their dream tractor-trailer would be in one of the dealers they would walk into. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/154/1/Increased-Fuel-Efficiency-for-Volvo-Trucks/Increased-Fuel-Efficiency-for-Volvo-Trucks.html With the prices of fuel steadily rising, car owners are looking for ways to ease the pressure on their wallets. An answer provided by car manufactures, most notably Toyota and Honda, are hybrid vehicles which use an electric motor to drive their car along with whatever engine they are equipped with. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/153/1/The-Volvo-C30-Volvos-Coupe/The-Volvo-C30-Volvos-Coupe.html For the past ten years, Volvo has been moving away from their reputation of making boxy cars. While the original design is an effort of the company in relation to their “safety first” philosophy, competition have upped the ante in terms of designs in an effort to attract younger buyers that will remain loyal to them.  info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/156/1/Which-Hummer-For-You/Which-Hummer-For-You.html The monster vehicle that used to be available only to the United States Army is now obtainable for civilians through General Motor's Hummer division. Hummers became the rave of the whole country after the highly popular Desert Storm in Iraq where its military counterpart, the HumVee, was featured endlessly. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 19 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/158/1/Truck-Rental-For-Moving-Home/Truck-Rental-For-Moving-Home.html Nearly all of us have to move house at one time or another and to do so we need to employ a removal company or hire a van or truck and do it ourselves. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/157/1/Truck-Accessories-Enhancement-And-Security/Truck-Accessories-Enhancement-And-Security.html Customising Trucks has become increasingly popular.There are hundreds of choices available when you choose and buy truck parts or truck accessories, not only from your local dealer but also online or second hand. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/159/1/Learn-The-Ins-And-Outs-Of-Finding-Truck-Tires-Online/Learn-The-Ins-And-Outs-Of-Finding-Truck-Tires-Online.html My working career revolved around commercial trucks and commercial truck tires. I have purchased, studied, tested and sold many truck tire brands, styles and applications including light truck, industrial and earthmover tires. It seems that there was rubber in my veins from the very beginning. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/160/1/Increasing-the-Efficiency-of-Turbo-Diesel-Trucks-and-Cars/Increasing-the-Efficiency-of-Turbo-Diesel-Trucks-and-Cars.html When it comes to diesel performance, the options that are available are many and are each equipped to do something very unique. I will attempt to address all of the most popular diesel performance modifications and their varied applications. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/161/1/How-The-HumVee-Became-The-Hummer-Of-Today/How-The-HumVee-Became-The-Hummer-Of-Today.html The popular hummer vehicle manufactured by General Motors actually uses the design of the HumVee military vehicle. This vehicle was created to replace the old military jeeps of the US Army because it was getting obsolete in the sense that it cannot be adapted to the new requirements of the US Army today. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/162/1/Keep-Your-Truck-Bed-Scratch-free-With-A-Bedliner/Keep-Your-Truck-Bed-Scratch-free-With-A-Bedliner.html When you buy a new truck, you want to preserve the way it looks; shiny, clean, and unscratched. However, if you are using your truck to haul tools, wood, metal or anything else, it will not remain pristine for long. Because of this problem, truck bed liners were created. The most common type of liners are drop-in liners. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/163/1/Darwins-Theory-of-Diesel-Performance/Darwins-Theory-of-Diesel-Performance.html If Darwin himself were alive today I dare say that he would be driving a diesel. No other engine out there has more perfectly illustrated his theories of evolution than the diesel. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/164/1/Diesel-Performance-Chips--the-Greatest-Thing-Since-Sliced-Bread/Diesel-Performance-Chips--the-Greatest-Thing-Since-Sliced-Bread.html Diesel Performance Chips have evolved over the last decade or so that they have been in use, and have vastly gained popularity. The reason for their evolution and following is because the diesel performance chips are able to dramatically increase power and I mean dramatically. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/165/1/Truck-Protection-With-Tonneau-Covers/Truck-Protection-With-Tonneau-Covers.html Tonneau covers are an important and basic accessory to trucks to protect the cargo from pilferages and bad weather conditions. Manufactured from heavy duty vinyl, a good quality cover comes in different types to suit the needs of the truck users. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/166/1/Improve-Your-Trucks-Resale-Value-with-Bed-Liners/Improve-Your-Trucks-Resale-Value-with-Bed-Liners.html There are many brands of pickup truck bedliners available. They offer many different features, but they all fall into two basic categories: drop-in bedliners and sprayed-on bedliners. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/167/1/Truck-Tires/Truck-Tires.html Selection of proper truck tire gives a comfortable ride and reduces the wear and tear on the tire drive mechanism, brakes and suspension parts. Many factors determine the selection of suitable type of tire. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/169/1/Diesel-Truck-Exhaust-Stacks-the-Hottest-Thing-On-the-Road/Diesel-Truck-Exhaust-Stacks-the-Hottest-Thing-On-the-Road.html Exhaust stacks are the hottest item in the diesel performance aftermarket. Diesel exhaust stacks look great and are functional. In this Article I will attempt to address the functionality of truck exhaust stacks and the different variations of truck exhaust stacks that are available. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/168/1/Tonneau-Cover/Tonneau-Cover.html Tonneau cover is an important and basic accessory to trucks to protect the cargo from pilferages and bad weather conditions. Manufactured from heavy duty vinyl, a good quality tonneau cover comes in different types to suit the needs of the truck users. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/170/1/Crossbed-Truck-Tool-Boxes/Crossbed-Truck-Tool-Boxes.html The crossbed truck tool box is the most popular style of truck bed tool boxes. I see more of these boxes on the road then any other. Crossbed boxes have more storage space then most other pickup truck tool boxes. They also come in a variety of styles and designs to fit nearly anyones needs. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.heavymachineryinfo.com/articles/171/1/The-Fastest-Way-to-Destroy-your-Diesel-Engine/The-Fastest-Way-to-Destroy-your-Diesel-Engine.html The title that I have given to this article might be a little deceiving. In this article I am going to talk about the benefits of a feared power enhancer for diesel engines. info@heavymachineryinfo.com (Article Admin) Fri, 17 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0500