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Category: Dumptrucks

From the articulated dumptrucks from Volvo, Caterpillar, Terex and Bell to the massive rigid haulers from Liebherr, these are the haulers of the construction, mining, quarrying and road building sectors. As you will see in the videos at www.diggersanddozers.com, these powerful Dumptrucks operate in some of the most arduous conditions known to man.

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Liebherr unveils new mine truck

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Liebherr is extending its product offering with the T 274, a class-leading 305 tonne payload haul truck. This new truck bridges the gap between the highly successful 363 tonne capacity T 284 and the upgraded T 264 which offers a payload of 240 tonnes. The T 274 is a true 305 tonne machine that provides fast cycle times, higher production rates, low fuel consumption, and a low cost per tonne. This new truck follows the same base design as the T 284, benefitting from its decades of field experience. Operators…

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Chepstow’s faith in Volvo brand

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Chepstow Plant International has signed a deal with SMT GB for a range of Volvo machines, including 52 articulated haulers, 12 wheeled loaders and 7 excavators. Amongst the newly ordered articulated haulers are 25 A40Gs, which are split between a major earthmoving project in the north of England and substantial clay mines located in the South. The remainder of haulers ordered are 17 A30Gs and 10 A25Gs. In addition to the high level specifications found on all of Chepstow’s Volvo machines, the company has opted to have Haul Assist installed…

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DUO does Doosan deal

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A fleet of Doosan machines supplied by DUO Operations, part of DUO Group Holdings Limited, is central to the smooth running of Carnsew Quarry in Cornwall in England. Along with West of England Quarry, Carnsew Quarry is one of two locations in the Colas Cornwall Quarries division. Both are hard rock quarries, providing a wide range of quarry products and asphalt to the local market by road, and further afield by road and sea. The Doosan products have been supplied to Colas under a long-term hire agreement with DUO Operations…

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Terex thunders Down Under

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A Terex Trucks TA400 articulated hauler has been working hard at a site in Swanbank, near Brisbane, carrying out a variety of jobs from remediation of landfills to stormwater management. The TA400 has impressed the DECC team with its ability to perform in tough conditions. DECC specialises in demolition, environmental, civil contracting, earthworks, remediation and decontamination services, as well as project management and consulting services within the construction industry. “We have pretty rough conditions in demolition, so we choose equipment that’s tough, reliable and efficient – but without that hefty…

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Lifting the Liebherr lid

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Just over a week ago, construction equipment giant Liebherr unveiled the first model in its next generation range of articulated dumptrucks. While some “publications” were content with reproducing the Liebherr press release on this important new machine, Diggers and Dozers decided to go deeper. Much deeper. Last night – together with Peter Haddock of Content with Media – Diggers and Dozers hosted a dedicated LiveStream show to take a closer look at the new Liebherr TA 230 machine. You can watch that show below.

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Liebherr lifts lid on new generation ADTs

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Construction equipment giant Liebherr has revealed the first representative of a new generation of articulated dump trucks: the TA 230 Litronic. With the introduction of the new generation of articulated dump trucks, Liebherr becomes a full-liner in the earthmoving area. Apart from a comprehensive product portfolio of earthmoving machines for diverse applications, a Liebherr dump truck is now available to customers with the new TA 230 Litronic. The extremely robust, powerful and all-terrain machine is primarily designed for overburden transport and the mining industry. The articulated dump trucks are also…

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MJ Church adds tech to trucks!

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Taking technologically advanced routes to break new ground, one of the South West region’s largest civil engineering, earthworks and waste management contractors, MJ Church has returned once again to Bell Equipment for the purchase of a recent consignment of Articulated Dump Truck vehicles. Opting for a combination of new and pre-owned machines, the leading sector performer has chosen to add 15 Bell B30Es to its sizeable fleet over recent years, enhancing the level of dumper truck technology for its client base. At MJ Church, offering clients the latest technology alongside…

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Liebherr at ConExpo!

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From an earnest start in Virginia in 1970, Liebherr has built its USA business on a foundation of trust, innovation and engagement with customers. Five decades later, the company’s incredible growth, diversity and stability is tangible evidence of how Liebherr employees are united by success as the company continually moves toward new achievements. Each decade in business and each customer served has positioned Liebherr in a leadership role in multiple industries, such as petrochemical, transportation, aerospace, construction, earthmoving and mining. From March 10-14, 2020, Liebherr’s innovative products will be on…

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€17 million expansion!

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Bell Equipment has evolved from a global supplier to a global manufacturer with the €17 million expansion of its Eisenach-Kindel plant in Germany. The project, which attracted a grant from the state development agency, the LEG Thuringen, for its contribution towards the improvement of the regional economic structure, accommodates the fabrication of Articulated Dump Truck components for the Northern Hemisphere. Bell Equipment Group Chief Executive Officer, Leon Goosen, officially opened the new production complex at the end of September and says the “momentous occasion” was a progression of the group’s…

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Molson Appointed Terex Trucks Dealer!

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The Scottish articulated dump truck manufacturer becomes the latest addition to the 360-degree product range available through the Molson Group. Molson Group have been appointed as a nationwide dealer for Terex Trucks for the UK in a move that expands the group’s product range to include large ADT’s for the first time. The full range of Terex Trucks products will be available from Molson Equipment in England and Wales, with Molson Young Plant Sales looking after the brand in Scotland. The addition of Terex Trucks’ ADTs further cements Molson Group’s…

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