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August 2017 | EquipmentWorld.com 44 where ADTs operate. "We also have Cat Detect with stability as- sist. This warns operators if they approach an unsafe angle during operation, both when driving and when tipping." Cat Detect stops hoisting the body if raising it farther could lead to tip-over. The system monitors the cab, bed and ground independently. Palermo says Volvo's Dump Support System allows the opera- tor to see the percentage of side inclination of the truck and set allowable parameters for safe dumping operations. The feature can be configured three ways: off, on with an alarm, and on with an alarm and a complete bed stop. Better everything When transitioning their two ADTs to the new -5 Series, Doosan improved visibility with sloping hoods, rearview mirrors with a field of view that goes to the center tires and a rearview camera. Heat- ing and air conditioning, ergonom- ic controls and an air-suspension seat are all standard equipment. While owners continue their trudge toward accepting telemat- ics, manufacturers are leverag- ing the technology to everyone's advantage. Where early telematics simply reported out-of-range con- ditions, current designs such as John Deere's JDLink are all about overall machine health. The dealer and the factory both have roles in the program, but they're different roles. "The information collected is the same but used differently by the dealer and the factory," says Graves. The dealer looks at performance factors for individual machines to help customers derive the greatest value from each truck, she says, while the factory looks for trends by model across the entire customer base. Matching the type of truck to the application is key. "With good haul roads, a rigid frame truck is likely a more economi- cal approach on a cost-per-ton basis," says Komatsu's Boebel. "But where there are poor jobsite ground conditions and an articu- lated truck is the right choice, cus- tomers will find that new models provide advantages in every area of operation." machine matters | continued The Gen 10 TA400 is the first in a new line of ADTs from Terex and the first to be launched by the brand since Volvo acquired it in 2014. Power comes from a Scania DC13 rated at 444 horsepower. The Allison HD4560 automatic features adaptive shift- ing and a six-stage hydraulic retarder. The Volvo A60H is powered by a Volvo D16J engine rated at 673 horsepower. The 100-percent differential locks operate in 4x6 and 6x6 modes. The front two axles are locked full-time and the back-axle diff lock engages as required; the design ensures peak traction while minimizing fuel consumption and tire wear. Hill assist, dump support, automatic traction control and on-board weighing are standard. The Komatsu HM400-5 features K-ATOMiCS (Komatsu Advanced Transmission with Optimum Modulation Control System). The system has a six-speed, fully automatic transmission that uses advanced electronic controls to eliminate shift shock and torque cutoff to improve operator and engine efficiency. [ ]