Source: MASONRY CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE
Publication date: November 1, 2006
By MASONRY CONSTRUCTION Staff
Bottom dump models easily shed materialAdvantage series bottom dump trailers hold 22 cu yd and are 39 - 42-ft long. Full-width aluminum fenders are sloped to effectively shed material. The one-piece design of the hopper and frame provides strength and weight savings, while lightweight cross-braces tie the frame together to minimize flexing and twisting. Additional features include pin-style landing legs, aluminum windrow deflectors, and rear manual control.
Trail King Industries, 800-843-3324, www.trailking.com Vehicle uses versatile electrical systemThe Model 7600 truck features an 11 - 13-liter engine and a frame-rail system that allows for quick moving of heavy loads. Dual power steering gears and up to a 50-deg wheel cut offer maneuverability. The truck features an electrical system that allows the engine, transmission, instrument panel, and other components to directly communicate with each other.
International Truck and Engine, 800-448-7825, www.internationaldelivers.com Dump truck features increased hydraulic flowEquipped with a 285-hp engine, the redesigned 300D articulated dump truck has increased hydraulic flow to improve cycle times. The body tipping angle reaches 70 deg, and the truck has a maximum speed of 31 mph. The machine weighs 40,100 lb and has a capacity of 21.6 cu yd.
John Deere Construction and Forestry, 309-765-8000, www.deere.comClick here to read full article from Masonry Construction
