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Heavy Hauling Made Easy

Construction Business Owner

One of the most common mistakes made when selecting an off-highway haul truck is assuming that rigid and articulated dump trucks (ADTs) are alike. Although they both have massive hauling capabilities, each truck type has specific features that are valuable in certain applications.

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6 Reasons ADTs Are a Versatile Solution for Off-Highway Hauling

Construction Business Owner

When it comes to off-highway hauling, there are two types of trucks available to help move material from one location to another—articulated dump trucks (ADTs) and rigid frame trucks.

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What Are The Popular Heavy Equipment Used On Most Jobs

Construction Marketing

It consists of an excavating bucket mounted to a two-piece articulated arm with a backhoe shovel and bucket, which are generally used in construction projects. However, in recent years, this construction equipment has been used for mining, grading, earthmoving, excavating, dredging, as well as grading the soil for a new road or highway.

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Types of Construction Trucks | What Is Construction Trucks

CivilJungle

What Is Construction Trucks? The types of trucks used in construction include all GVW classes from heavy (Class 7 and 8) to pickup trucks (Class 1 to 3), and various types of bodies, including concrete mixers, dumps, and water trucks. Types of Construction Trucks. Types of Construction Trucks.

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All About of Construction Equipment | Types of Construction Equipment | Machines Used in Construction | Heavy-Duty Equipment

CivilJungle

It has a two-part articulated arm, and at the end of it, there is a digging bucket. They help in the transfer of material from stockpiles on the ground to trucks and transport them around the construction site. Dumpers are distinguished from dump trucks as there is a cab in dump trucks in front of the load.

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DSS Group go big

Digger Blog

The quarry and plant are located near a railway line and the international E67 road, perfectly located for distribution to the major road and highway projects – including the A1, A2 and A4 – that are in progress or planned to start in the near future. The seat is perfect and very comfortable.

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Low sidewall tyre on trial

Digger Blog

The LSW tyre has entered the UK market with claims of a more stable and smooth off-highway ride. ” In June this year, a Volvo A40F articulated dump truck owned by plant hire company D Wardle was one of the first construction vehicles to be fitted with the 29.5R34.5 LSW wheel and tyre assembly in the UK.

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