Scottish-built haulers rise to steep challenge in New Zealand
TWO Rokbak RA40 haulers are assisting Atlas Quarries' operations in New Zealand - 11,000 miles from where they were built in Motherwell.
Supplied by Porter...
Firm hails new Liebherr articulated dump trucks
THE first of Liebherr's new articulated dump trucks to arrive in Scotland have gone into service, with long-term customer Edward MacKay hailing the machine.
MD...
‘Exceptional’ ADTs prove their worth at demanding mine site
ROKBAK has revealed that three of the firm's RA30 trucks are delivering 'exceptional' durability and performance at one of the world’s most demanding mine...
Bell makes history with 15-machine deal
A historic deal has been struck which has resulted in Hanson using Bell ADTs and wheeled loaders for the first time.
Bell Equipment UK has supplied 15 machines...
Field trials begin for Komatsu diesel trolley power agnostic truck
KOMATSU has teamed up with Boliden on a project to commission and start field trials for the first diesel trolley truck in its new...
JCB unveils raft of new machines
JCB has unveiled a number of new products, including the 42-tonne 420X and 52-tonne 520X X-Series crawler excavators.
The manufacturer has also returned to the...
Converted ADTs propel groundworks specialist forward
A duo of Hydrema articulated dump trucks have been converted for use as binder spreaders by a Whitburn-based ground engineering contractor, which has proved a...
Articulated hauler proves a hit in Tennessee
A Scottish-built Rokbak RA40 articulated hauler is tackling the tough terrain of a quarry in Cookville, the largest city of Putnam County, Tennessee.
The ADT...
Rental business hails clean fuel delivery system
NATIONAL rental specialist L Lynch Plant Hire is equipping all of its new articulated dump trucks and dozers with the FuelActive clean fuel delivery...
Volvo launches new generation of articulated haulers
VOLVO Construction Equipment has unveiled a new class hauler as part of the manufacturer's new generation revamp.
The A50 articulated hauler boasts a 45-ton payload...
New Komatsu rigid dump truck launched
THE latest addition to Komatsu’s portfolio – and that of the manufacturer's distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales – is the new HD605-10 rigid...
Rokbak expands international dealer network
ROKBAK has expanded its global dealer network with the appointment of Machinery Exchange in Zimbabwe.
Machinery Exchange is a subsidiary of the Industrial Exchange Group...
Getting to know… Russell Conn
RUSSELL Conn was appointed Scottish sales manager at Bell Equipment UK earlier this year, having worked for the manufacturer in South Africa for almost...
Terex Trucks establishes new French connection
TEREX Trucks has appointed Griset Materiel as a new dealer in France.
The Motherwell-headquartered business said it is looking to extend its presence in France,...
Ten tips for maintaining hauler productivity when the cold creeps in
Safeguarding hauler productivity is vital when operating in low temperatures. Here, Motherwell-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak addresses the challenges posed by winter weather conditions,...
Komatsu unveils ‘revolutionary’ tool to optimise dump truck fleet efficiency
KOMATSU has announced the launch of a 'revolutionary' tool designed to optimise the efficiency of rigid dump truck fleets on mining and quarry sites...
Impressive haul: Volvo marks machine milestone
THE Swedish factory that produced Volvo's first ever articulated hauler recently made the manufacturer's 75,000th one.
Volvo Construction Equipment claims to have invented the articulated...
DA45-7 impresses in tough clay pit conditions
A Doosan DA45-7 has been proving its worth in a demanding clay and loam pit, run by Creaton GmbH in Langenreichen-Buttenwiesen in Bavaria, Germany.
Clay and...
Customers appreciate Rokbak’s ‘strong Scottish heritage’
VISITORS to Nigeria Mining Week have been discovering how Scottish-built Rokbak articulated dump trucks (ADTs) have been thriving in some of Africa’s toughest environments.
Contractors...
Cat expands ADT offering with new 40-tonner
CATERPILLAR has reintroduced the 40-ton size class to its range of articulated dump trucks (ADT) with the new Cat 740 GC.
This new model is...
New Cat 775 off-highway truck spotlighted at bauma
CATERPILLAR Inc has been showcasing the new Cat 775 off-highway truck at bauma 2025 this week.
The machine is the first next generation design of...
Doosan has all angles covered
A host of new features have been announced for Doosan Bobcat EMEA's range of ADTs.
A standard feature is an angle limitation system,...
Seven ways Rokbak Haul Track telematics promote better fuel efficiency
ROKBAK customer support manager Garry Moore has been working with articulated haulers for nearly two decades. Here, he shares his top tips for leveraging...
Doosan to unveil new 4×4 ADT at bauma
DOOSAN will launch its new 4x4 articulated dump truck (ADT) at bauma 2022.
The manufacturer said the model can climb up bigger inclinations than equivalent...
Bell Equipment appoints new sales, marketing and dealer boss
NIC Grout has been appointed sales, marketing and dealer manager at Bell Equipment UK.
With over 30 years' experience in machinery sales and dealer management,...
Volvo takes the wraps off ‘game-changing’ electric hauler
THE star of Volvo CE's zero-emissions line-up at bauma 2025 in Munich has been the A30 Electric articulated hauler.
The model is described as the world’s...
Hydrema to introduce latest version of 912G dump truck
HYDREMA has announced that its new 912G dump truck features the latest Cummins 147hp Stage 5 engine.
The manufacturer revealed that its R&D department has...
Summit presence highlights Rokbak’s commitment to North American market
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak has hailed new partnerships formed at the recent Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit in Chicago, Illinois.
The annual convention for equipment distributors aims...
Cullen teenager becomes one of UK’s youngest ADT drivers
CULLEN schoolboy Jay Currie (13) has become one of the youngest trained articulated dump truck (ADT) drivers in the UK, after gaining his CPCS...
Double delight
BLACKWOOD Plant Hire bought two Hydrema 922D dump trucks at the Hillhead exhibition in June.
Both machines came complete with the optional 800mm LGP...
