Adding to its increasing lineup of models featuring the highly fuel-efficient Mack mDRIVE automated manual transmission, Mack Trucks announced during the National Heavy Equipment Show that the mDRIVE HD is now available and standard in the Titan by Mack model. “We built on the success of the Mack mDRIVE, previously only available on our highway models, and engineered a heavier-duty version of…
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Curry Supply Offers 2,500-Gal. Articulated Water Truck
Curry Supply Co. has teamed up with Hydrema US Inc. to produce 2,500-gal. articulated water trucks on a Hydrema chassis. These new low-profile off-highway trucks are designed for use in a variety of industry applications including underground and surface mining, oil and gas, forestry and construction. The low profile makes these vehicles ideal when working on rough to normal terrain where…
Read MoreFairbanks Trident Truck Scale Utilizes Intalogix Technology
Fairbanks Scales Inc. offers the Trident Truck Scale with Intalogix Technology. The fully electronic, heavy capacity Trident scale is built with advanced methods for superior structural integrity, producing a longer-lasting scale with consistently reliable and accurate performance. The scale, which is built to federal bridge standards, can be shipped from the factory and installed in one day. The Trident Truck Scale…
Read MoreEaton Offers UltraShift PLUS Automated Transmissions
Eaton has expanded the company’s UltraShift PLUS automated transmission offerings with a new A-Ratio model specifically designed for a wide range of extreme performance applications. The new MXP (Multipurpose Extreme Performance) transmissions have lower overall numerical ratios and higher torque ratings. The ratios and even steps on the new transmissions deliver better shift performance to improve grade shifting in hilly and…
Read MoreMack Renews Special Financing for U.S. Military Personnel
Mack Financial Services is again offering returning veterans special financing terms for new Mack commercial vehicles. Recent veterans who have received an honorable discharge can receive a half percent (50 basis points) discount off the approved finance rates from Mack Financial Services and obtained through a Mack dealer. Veterans must possess a valid and current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and must…
Read MoreBridgestone Americas Opens First U.S. Off-Road Radial Tire Plant
Bridgestone Americas opened its first giant off-road radial tire plant in November 2014, a 1.5 million-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility that will produce various off road radial tires for mining equipment, including ultra-class haul trucks. The new plant – based in Aiken County, S.C. – strengthens Bridgestone’s ability to meet global demand for mining tires now and in the future. About 400 people,…
Read MoreMack Focuses on Fleet Management Through Telematics
Mack Trucks launched Mack Fleet Management Services, its suite of software and technology offerings that, initially through Telogis, enhance operational performance for customers, reduce costs and increase safety. Built on the Mack GuardDog Connect telematics solution platform, Mack Fleet Management Services is available on Mack Pinnacle, Granite and Titan by Mack models. Factory-installed hardware provides detailed vehicle information, including fleet and…
Read MoreClearSpan Adds Options to HD Building Line
ClearSpan Fabric Structures added three different length options to its HD Building solutions. The HD Buildings are available in both gable- and round-style designs and can be mounted as a freestanding structure or affixed to other foundations, such as ponywalls or containers. HD Buildings are made from triple-galvanized structural steel tubing for the frame and a 12.5 oz., high-density polyethylene…
Read MoreMack Adds New MP8 505C+ to Engine Lineup
Designed for customers seeking a powerful high-performing 13-liter engine, Mack Trucks announced its newest powertrain offering – the Mack MP8 505C+. Built on the 13-liter MP8 engine platform, the MP8 505C+ offers 505 hp and 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque. The MP8 505C+ delivers the maximum amount of torque in all gears to maximize fuel efficiency, as well as the customer’s…
Read MoreNavistar Ups Support for Eaton Remanufactured Transmissions
Power management company Eaton has been selected by Navistar, Inc. as the truck maker’s new supplier of heavy-duty remanufactured transmissions. The majority of the deliveries to Navistar’s roughly 350 North American dealers will be Eaton FLEX REMAN transmissions that are available on the most popular of Eaton’s transmission models. “This new agreement with Navistar promises to bring a wealth of…
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