Machinery Trader Off Highway Trucks Blog Archive

    Komatsu North America & Pronto Launch Autonomy Solution For Quarry-Size Trucks
    Posted On: August 7, 2025
    Komatsu and Silicon Valley-based off-road autonomy company Pronto have announced plans to deploy Pronto’s autonomous haulage technologies to quarry operations in the North American market. ...
    Komatsu Introduces New HD465-10 & HD605-10 Haul Trucks
    Posted On: September 23, 2024
    Komatsu introduces its new HD465-10 and HD605-10 mechanical haul trucks to the North America market, offering an upgrade from the previous -8 models. ...
    Komatsu To Showcase Electrification Solutions At MINExpo 2024
    Posted On: August 27, 2024
    Komatsu is excited to introduce the industry to its latest electrification solutions at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 24 to 26. ...
    Caterpillar Signs Strategic Agreement With CRH For Electric Off-Highway Trucks & Charging Solutions
    Posted On: January 15, 2024
    Caterpillar announced it has signed an electrification strategic agreement with CRH to advance the deployment of Cat’s zero-exhaust emissions solutions. ...
    GM & Komatsu Collaborate On Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Mining Truck
    Posted On: December 13, 2023
    General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck. ...
    Rokbak RA40 Articulated Dump Trucks Haul Overburden & More For FT Aggregates Of Alberta, Canada
    Posted On: November 14, 2023
    Rokbak RA40 articulated dump trucks bring power, traction, driver comfort, high productivity, ruggedness, controllability on slopes, and fuel economy to a Canadian sand pit. ...
    Komatsu Debuts 980E-5SE Electric-Drive Mining Truck With Best-In-Class Power
    Posted On: July 12, 2023
    The diesel-powered, AC-driven haul truck can carry up to 400 tons of material with higher speed on grades in deep-pit mining work. ...
    Liebherr To Exhibit At 2023 Elko Mining Expo
    Posted On: May 5, 2023
    Liebherr USA, Co. will be exhibiting at 2023 Elko Mining Expo in June 2023 showcasing multiple machines at booth # 574-576. ...
    Liebherr TA 230 Litronic Articulated Dump Truck Makes First North American Appearance
    Posted On: March 23, 2023
    The manufacturer says “comprehensive market research and customer feedback” factored heavily in the new, eighth-gen dump truck. ...
    Rokbak RA30 Articulated Dump Trucks Essential To Water Conservation Pipeline Project In Utah
    Posted On: March 2, 2023
    Since September, the off-highway dumpers have been hauling considerable amounts of rock and rubble for the excavation and backfill phases of the project. ...
    Rokbak RA30 & RA40 Articulated Haulers To Make First U.S. Trade Show Appearance At ConExpo 2023
    Posted On: February 6, 2023
    “There is a lot of construction activity at the moment around house and road building, so we are keen to meet with customers and potential customers at ConExpo and discuss how the RA30 and RA40 can help with these projects,” says Rokbak’s Robert Franklin. ...
    Caterpillar Announces Collaboration With Luck Stone To Scale Autonomous Solutions To The Aggregates Industry
    Posted On: December 15, 2022
    This will be Caterpillar’s first autonomous deployment in the aggregates industry and will expand the company’s autonomous truck fleet to include the 100-ton-class Cat 777. ...
    Caterpillar Demos Its First Battery-Electric Large Mining Truck Prototype, Based On The 793
    Posted On: December 5, 2022
    “Our global team came together to develop this battery truck at an accelerated pace to help our customers meet their sustainability commitments,” says Cat Resource Industries Group President Denise Johnson. ...
    Caterpillar’s Next-Gen 793 Mining Truck Is Powerful, Drivable & Efficient
    Posted On: November 4, 2022
    With a payload of up to 265 tons—the highest in its class, according to Cat—the 793 bests its 793F predecessor by up to 6% while using 5% less fuel. ...
    Milestone: Caterpillar Surpasses 5 Billion Tonnes Of Material Autonomously Hauled
    Posted On: September 29, 2022
    A mining industry first for autonomous haulage achieved in less than 10 years. ...
    Caterpillar Updates The 789 Mining Truck With Productivity, Comfort & Uptime Features
    Posted On: September 23, 2022
    The Cat 789 boasts 10% more payload than competitive trucks and can move more than 5% faster on grade, according to the manufacturer. ...
    Sany Brazil Stocks Mining Company CSN With SKT90S Off-Road Haul Trucks & SY750H Large Excavators
    Posted On: July 28, 2022
    CSN selected the 23 Sany trucks and six Sany excavators for their power, reliability, durability, and cost-effective productivity. ...
    Cummins & Komatsu Collaborating On Zero-Emission, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Mining Trucks
    Posted On: July 20, 2022
    “Komatsu’s deep expertise in mining and equipment design and integration paired with our advanced power technologies including hydrogen fuel cells will accelerate decarbonization of mining equipment,” says Cummins’ Amy Davis. ...
    Caterpillar Bringing More Than 70 Machines & Attachments To Bauma 2022
    Posted On: July 15, 2022
    The big construction and mining equipment show is set to take place in Munich, Germany, from October 24th to the 30th. ...
    Rokbak Releases Extreme Cold Weather Kits For RA30 & RA40 Articulated Dump Trucks
    Posted On: December 6, 2021
    The Winter Kit makes it possible for the trucks to work in temperatures as low as -13 degrees Fahrenheit, while the Arctic Kit facilitates operation in extreme temps down to -40°F. ...
    Rokbak Makes First-Ever RA30 Articulated Hauler Delivery To Easton Sales & Rentals
    Posted On: November 24, 2021
    The longtime Terex and Rokbak customer immediately sold the first off-highway truck—along with the second—to Linco Construction of Houston. ...
    Get To Know Rokbak’s RA30 & RA40 Articulated Dump Trucks
    Posted On: October 13, 2021
    Like their predecessors, the Terex Trucks TA300 and TA400, these rugged yet fuel-efficient trucks are ready for use in quarries, mines, infrastructure projects, and commercial construction. ...
    Volvo CE Releases Tier 4 Final Version Of Its R100 105-Ton-Class Mining Dump Truck
    Posted On: October 7, 2021
    The truck’s fuel-efficient Cummins QST30 diesel power plant produces 1,050 horsepower and high torque for top pulling power and rim pull. ...
    Liebherr Mining Launches Zero-Emission Program, Details Low-Carbon & Fossil-Fuel-Free Goals For 2022 & 2030
    Posted On: September 27, 2021
    Liebherr Mining’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will focus primarily on the operational phase of its machines; it says studies indicate that more than 90% of GHG emissions over a machine’s complete lifecycle occurs during this phase. ...
    Caterpillar’s Next-Generation Cab For Mining Trucks Boosts Comfort & Productivity
    Posted On: September 17, 2021
    The updated cab and new productivity features are currently available on the Cat 785 and will be available on the 789 and 793 in 2022. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/26/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    2026 Q3 Sandhills Global-Bloomberg Intelligence Dealer Survey: Optimism Wavers In Construction Equipment Market
    Posted 10/22/2026
    Machinery Trader and Bloomberg Intelligence present a video about their latest survey of new and used construction equipment dealers with their market outlook for 2026 Q3 and next year, including what they’re seeing in inventory and demand trends. ...
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    Sell With Industry-Leading Sales Platforms Truck Paper & MDTrader
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Together, Truck Paper and MDTrader work hand in hand with Sandhills sales tools and services to serve as an integral part of successful truck sales. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    Did You Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted 10/16/2026
    If you bought construction equipment and put it to use in the 2026 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs. ...
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    Use Real-World Auction Results From Auction Values To Your Advantage
    Posted 10/14/2026
    Mispricing assets can be costly, which is why auctioneers, dealers, and other sellers rely on Auction Values for making data-backed pricing decisions. ...
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    Caterpillar’s New 301 CR Micro Excavator Delivers More Lifting Power In Tight Spaces
    Posted 10/12/2026
    Caterpillar’s new 301 CR micro excavator combines a compact footprint with improved lifting capacity, digging performance, and operating speed compared to its predecessor, the Cat 300.9D. ...
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    Run Your Business Like A Well-Oiled Machine With The New Sandhills System
    Posted 10/12/2026
    The new Sandhills System lets dealers quote and invoice, manage rentals, and monitor incoming leads, and it comes with a complete CRM system. ...
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    Inventory Levels & Values Fall For Used Construction Equipment
    Posted 10/12/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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