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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

The hybrid Silverado returns: Will power boost lift Chevy’s second try at an electrified pickup?

Though the pickup truck has never been more popular than it is today, the problem of fuel economy remains. And while competitors Ram and Ford have respectively addressed this issue through a fuel-sipping diesel and the combo of a lightweight aluminum body and a V6 with V8-like power, Chevrolet recently announced that it’s giving a […]

March 3, 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

Mitsubishi Fuso’s all-electric Canter E-Cell work truck makes U.S. debut

UPDATE: A previous version of this article said the development team behind the Canter E-Cell is developing a PTO for the truck in Atlanta, Ga. However, the team is actually developing an electric version of the PTO in Kawasaki, Japan. The article has been updated to reflect that and we regret the error. Mitsubishi Fuso […]

March 2, 2016

Construction Equipment

Kenworth now offering T370 with Meritor Heavy Duty front and rear axles

Kenworth has announced that its T370 is now available with Meritor’s non-drive front steer axles, rated from 16,000- to 20,000-lb. and Meritor’s 44,000- and 46,000-lb. heavy duty tandem-drive rear axles. The Meritor MFS20 front axles and the Meritor MT-44 and RT-46 series tandem drive rear axles for the T370 can be spec’d with the Paccar […]

March 2, 2016

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Ford unveils 2017 F-Series chassis cab Super Duty trucks with huge power, towing upgrades

Tonight at a pre-Work Truck Show event here in Indianapolis, Ford unveiled the 2017 Ford F-Series chassis cab trucks, with the automaker citing a series of improvements amounting to its most capable chassis cab lineup yet. These chassis cab models benefit from the stronger new frame and aluminum body found in the the 2017 Super Duty pickup models. […]

March 1, 2016

Construction Equipment

International brings OTA engine reprogramming to select trucks

International Truck on Monday announced over-the-air (OTA) reprogramming of engine control modules (ECM) for all International Truck models equipped with N9, N10 and N13 engines is now available as a no charge offering. Additionally, OTA will be available for purchase for all International models, powered by 2010 Navistar engines and newer through International truck dealers. […]

March 1, 2016

Construction Equipment

Cummins, Eaton add higher torque option for ISX15 powertrain; introduce GearLogic tech

Eaton and Cummins announced jointly Sunday at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting in Nashville, Tenn., new features to their integrated powertrains that will increase available downspeeding options. An additional torque rating of 1,850 lb.-ft. for the 400-475 horsepower Cummins ISX15 will be available in April and can be specified with an Eaton Fuller […]

February 29, 2016