Tag: Cat articulated dump trucks

Dealers

Quick Data: Top-selling articulated dump trucks and sales trends

A snapshot of new and used sales trends from Randall-Reilly’s EDA equipment financing data and TopBid auction price service.

January 3, 2020

Construction Equipment

In high demand, popular articulated dump truck models seeing steady improvements

Articulated dump trucks, with their ability to efficiently move dirt throughout the jobsite, are in high demand these days. Dealers report they can’t keep them in their rental fleets, and customers are scrambling to find someone, anyone, who can meet their need for artics.  While there have been steady technological advancements, the “wow” factor isn’t […]

August 16, 2019

Construction Equipment

With articulated dump trucks topped out at 60 tons, OEM focus shifts to smaller, more nimble models

Why has the capacity of articulated dump trucks plateaued at the 60-ton level? Find out why and get other heavy equipment industry news on Equipment World.

October 23, 2018

Dealers

Equipment Roundup: Cat machines get a new look; Chevy’s beastly new 4-cylinder; Cat intros 740 GC artic; Pete Model 567 Heritage test drive; Isuzu, Cummins explore partnership

The latest Equipment Roundup from Equipment World has the latest heavy equipment industry news from some of the most prominent companies in the business.

October 22, 2018

Construction Equipment

Cat intros 740 GC in return of 40-ton size to ADT lineup

Caterpillar's bring back 40-ton size class articulated dump trucks with its new 740 GC. Check out its features and specifications on Equipment World.

October 19, 2018

Equipment Experts

Cat unveils redesigned 730, 730 EJ and 735 articulated dump trucks

Cat has introduced revamped models of its 730 and 735 articulated dump trucks which include a new operator station, new engine and a few features first seen on the new 745 unveiled at ConExpo last year. As was started with the new 745 last year, the 730 and 735 no longer a carry a suffix […]

April 9, 2018

Construction Equipment

Cat unveils redesigned 730, 730 EJ and 735 articulated dump trucks

Cat has introduced revamped models of its 730 and 735 articulated dump trucks which include a new operator station, new engine and a few features first seen on the new 745 unveiled at ConExpo last year. As was started with the new 745 last year, the 730 and 735 no longer a carry a suffix […]

April 9, 2018

Construction Equipment

Beyond Size: Latest articulated dump trucks include better drivetrains, dumping and more

A For decades, the average size of articulated dump trucks (ADTs or artics) has been creeping up.  Where once 24-ton machines were considered the standard size, 35-ton machines are the new benchmark. And the over-39-ton size category now sports 17 models (see chart). As long as they’re properly matched to their loading tools, bigger trucks […]

October 9, 2017