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Construction Equipment

As Ford announces one F-150 recall, a much larger one could be on the horizon

Ford recently announced a recall of certain model year F-150 pickups over an air bag deployment defect. But the U.S. government is investigating another much larger possible recall over the truck’s brake system. The automaker has recalled 3,683 2016 F-150s equipped with Multi-Contour Seats (MCS) manufactured between April 27, 2015 and Nov. 22, 2015. Ford says […]

March 8, 2016

Roadbuilding

BOSS introduces its first expandable snow plow

BOSS Snowplow has a new model that allows operators more versatility with the ability to expand the plow from 8 to 10 feet. The snowplow manufacturer has announced the new BOSS EXT as its first ever expandable snowplow. The plow features simple controls for quick expansion and contraction. “The EXT is another versatile tool for the […]

March 8, 2016

Construction Equipment

How 3- to 8-cu. yd. wheel loaders settled into a period of refinement

Transmissions Two types of transmissions are commonly found on wheel loaders: hydrostatic and torque converter. With torque converters, the lock-up feature is standard on some models and optional on others. “Hydrostatic is simpler and has fewer moving parts,” says Mike Stark, product specialist, heavy wheel loaders with Doosan. “Another benefit of hydrostatic is better power […]

March 7, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford brings a Super Duty V8 to E-Series stripped chassis, more options for Transit vans

A new E-Series engine and several new Transit options are coming down the pipe as part Ford’s van lineup refresh for the 2017 model year. At the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis last week, Ford announced that it will begin offering the 6.2-liter V8 currently offered on its Super Duty trucks to its E-Series stripped chassis and cutaway […]

March 7, 2016

Construction Equipment

Rugby introduces lightweight SR-4016 subframe scissor hoist for trucks

Rugby Manufacturing, a Truck Bodies and Equipment International (TBEI) brand, launched its new SR-4016 subframe scissor hoist for trucks at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The hoist, which replaces Rugby’s HR520 and HR540 models, is 20 percent lighter than comparable equipment, the company says, and offers more payload capacity. It is lifecycle tested at […]

March 7, 2016

Construction Equipment

Hendrickson ULTIMAAX suspension now available on Kenworth T880 trucks

Kenworth T880 trucks are now available with the Hendrickson ULTIMAAX severe-duty rubber suspension. This configuration, announced at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, is designed to aid in ride quality and stability in rugged terrain situations. “The severe-duty suspension helps enhance the T880’s traction, stability and handling under loads from 46,000 to 52,000 pounds. Plus, […]

March 4, 2016

Construction Equipment

Ford says new 6.7L PowerStroke designed for 500k miles without major service

If there were a road to the moon, Ford says its F-650/750 trucks could survive the journey there and back without a major servicing thanks to its new 6.7-liter PowerStroke V8. We talked a bit about this next-generation V8 with Ford’s unveiling of the new Super Duty chassis cab work trucks earlier this week. Beyond providing a […]

March 4, 2016

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Mack’s new single-unit ClearTech One EATS system reduces weight, adds frame space

Mack Trucks has launched the ClearTech One exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS), an update to its existing ClearTech solution that cuts 17 pounds from the weight and removes 11 inches of frame space to create easier access for body upfit options. The new system, announced at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, compresses into one unit […]

March 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

The Zipper truck builds tunnels in no time without any adhesive

With this unique truck and some larger-than-life concrete lego bricks, tunnel building takes no time it all. According to a report from Inhabitat, there’s no need for any adhesive or binding agent at all with the tunnels built by Lock-Block‘s new custom Zipper truck. The video below shows the truck in place where the new tunnel will stand as […]

March 4, 2016

Construction Equipment

Mack adds 13- and 14-speed low-speed reduction mDRIVE HD options for MP series engines

Mack has added two versions of its mDRIVE HD automated manual transmission (AMT) to offer low-speed reduction gear options for MP series engines, adding versatility to the Pinnacle, Granite and Titan trucks. Announced Wednewsday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, the two versions include a 13-speed option designed for easier starting on steep grades […]

March 3, 2016

Construction Equipment

Cummins ISL9 added to available engines for International WorkStar, DuraStar trucks

International announced Wednesday the addition of a second Cummins engine to its available options for the DuraStar and WorkStar families of vocational trucks. The 9-liter Cummins ISL9 joins the Cummins ISB and Navistar’s N9 and N10 as an available engine option for DuraStar and WorkStar trucks. International said the ISL9 is available for order immediately. Carl Webb, International […]

March 3, 2016

Construction Equipment

Cummins unveils medium-duty B6.7, vocational L9 engines

At an event prior to the start of the NTEA Work Truck Show Tuesday night in Indianapolis, CUmmins unveiled the 2017 iterations of its medium-duty workhorses: the 2017 B6.7 diesel engine and its newest natural gas offering, the L9. Cummins touted the fuel economy benefits of the new B6.7 following the engine’s unveiling, saying it […]

March 2, 2016