Earthworks contractor gives Volvo haulers a second life on major projects
CONTRACTOR Blackwell Earthmoving has expanded its fleet with 20 approved used Volvo A60H articulated haulers, supplied by SMT GB.
The machines will support work on projects...
Rokbak trucks deliver ‘pleasant and smooth’ ride for French public works specialist
TWO Rokbak haulers have been transporting earth, rubble and construction materials in France for 18 months, supporting Ferrand TP on a variety of public...
Volvo targets rigid hauler sector with Motherwell-built range
VOLVO Construction Equipment is to enter the rigid hauler market with its own four-model range of machines, manufactured in Motherwell.
As a result, the manufacturer...
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...
Rokbak haulers hailed for positive impact at award-winning quarry
SMITH & Sons (Bletchington) has paid tribute to two Rokbak RA30 articulated haulers operating at its award-winning Gill Mill Quarry in Oxfordshire.
Since October 2022,...
TA300 shows its muscles
MALCOLM Construction has snapped up a 28-tonne TA300 articulated hauler.
Adding to its existing fleet from Terex Trucks, the group put the machine through its...
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...
Volvo CE to close Rokbak business
VOLVO CE has announced plans to close its Rokbak articulated hauler business due to 'rising costs and global trade challenges'.
For more than four decades,...
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,...
Hydrema 707G tipped to take Scots market by storm
Hydrema's recently launched 707G ADT has been tipped to be a big hit in the Scottish market.
Rokbak MD reveals ‘full story’ behind rebrand ahead of first anniversary
AHEAD of the one year anniversary of Rokbak's rebrand, MD Paul Douglas has revealed the full story behind the move.
Despite being one of the...
Rokbak adds to US dealer network
MOTHERWELL-based articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak is expanding its North American presence even further after signing up a new dealer to service customers across Kansas...
Milestone Doosan ADT rolls off the production line
THE 10,000th Doosan ADT built at the Elnesvågen plant outside Molde in Norway has rolled off the production line.
Production started at the plant in...
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...
How to avoid common operating errors that are costing you money
Garry Moore, Rokbak customer support manager APAC, EMEA & UK, shares five tips that can help to avoid expensive operating errors and drive profits...
New Liebherr ADT earns international award
LIEBHERR'S new TA 230 Litronic articulated dump truck (ADT) has won the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021.
The ADT was developed primarily for transporting...
Rokbak targets thriving West African mining sector after confirming new dealership
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is set to strengthen its presence in West Africa after teaming up with local dealer Heavy Machinery Dealership (HMD).
HMD will help bring...
Scottish hauler manufacturer marks three years of growth since rebranding
MOTHERWELL-based Rokbak is celebrating three years of growth since rebranding in September 2021.
The articulated hauler manufacturer revealed it has carved out a unique identity...
Rokbak creating ‘significant stepping stones’ towards a net zero future
ROKBAK has provided details of 'ambitious' sustainability goals the Motherwell-based hauler manufacturer has implemented in a bid to reduce its environmental impact.
As part of the...
Rokbak hauler makes waves at Edinburgh inland surfing project
A Rokbak RA30 articulated hauler is helping to deliver Scotland's first inland surfing resort.
The truck has been involved in groundwork at a disused quarry...
AB2000 digs deeper
AB2000 has extended their long-running relationship with Bell Equipment by purchasing a further twelve Bell 30-ton Articulated Dump Trucks.
The move follows on from AB2000’s...
DA30s bridge a gap
TWO Doosan DA30 30 tonne ADTs fitted with high flotation tyres have been hired for work on a project to build the new Mersey...
Volvo begins production of electric articulated haulers
VOLVO Construction Equipment has announced production has started of the firm's electric articulated haulers.
The A30 Electric and A40 Electric are said to be the...
How to maintain dump trucks during winter
Scotland has been gripped by icy weather in recent weeks, with parts of the country experiencing its most significant snowfall in years. Terex Trucks...
Terex Trucks appoints new dealer in US
Motherwell-based Terex Trucks has appointed a new dealer in North America to meet demand for its TA300 and TA400 dump trucks
ScotPlant 2022 countdown: Liebherr ADT to make UK exhibition debut
TAKING centre stage on the Liebherr stand at ScotPlant 2022 – and making its UK exhibition debut into the bargain – will be the...
Volvo builds articulated hauler using fossil-free steel
VOLVO has announced it has become the first manufacturer to deliver a construction machine built using fossil-free steel to a customer.
The A30G articulated hauler...
The year of the Cat
CATERPILLAR has announced the delivery of the 50,000th articulated dump truck from its UK manufacturing facility in Peterlee, County Durham.
The keys to the Cat...
Fuel efficient hauler meets reliability criteria
LONDON based P Flannery Plant Hire (Oval) has bought two new Volvo A25F articulated haulers, basing its decision on the reliability of D series...
Articulated hauler is no gamble at ‘world’s biggest industrial park’
A Rokbak RA40 articulated hauler has been proving vital in the excavation and haul of millions of cubic yards of fill material at the...
