Aggregates Manager Digital Magazine
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by Kerry Clines, Senior Editor Supply HEAVY HAULERS Caterpillar Inc. TIER 4 FINAL CERTIFICATION Caterpillar Inc. says its new 777G off-highway truck is Tier 4 Final, delivering greater levels of production and fuel efficiency, as well as enhanced safety, operator comfort, and service convenience. The company says the truck offers next-generation transmis- sion control with its Advanced Productivity Electronic Control Strategy (APECS), which provides greater productivity at better fuel rates with torque shift management that allows the truck to carry more momentum up grades. The Tier 4 Final engine requires the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and low ash engine oil, but requires no additional maintenance or operator input. Additional features include enhanced braking and traction control, hydraulic oil-immersed disc brakes, a traction control system that differentiates between tire spin and high-speed turns, a wider cab access with hand rails, 50-percent lower noise levels in the cab, and a combination of radar and cameras for enhanced safety and object detection. Maintenance is said to be quick and convenient with ground- level service centers for both electrical connections and fluid fill. Terex Construction America RUGGED FRAME The Terex TR45 rigid truck is specially designed with a rugged frame to handle rough terrain. The truck comes standard with dual-mode retardation, giving the operator a choice between oil-cooled disc brakes or hydraulic retardation. A powerful 525-horsepower engine features an electronic management system for optimal control. The truck's high- capacity, heavy-duty body offers a large target area for easy loading and is constructed of Hardox 450 abrasion-resistant steel to carry payloads from 45 tons with a heaped capac- ity of 34 cubic yards. Additional features include hydraulically operated, oil-cooled rear disc brakes and an ergonomically designed two-person cab. Write 2 on reader card. Philippi-Hagenbuch MAXIMIZES HAUL TRUCK CAPACITY Rigid frame haul trucks continue to provide heavy hauling for aggregate operations. Philippi-Hagenbuch says its line of Autogate Tailgates is designed specifically to increase haul capacities by up to 20 percent, while also providing added safety and extended tire life. The line of tailgates includes models suited for both rigid frame and articulated trucks and is said to be effective for any material — hard and rocky or liquid. The company constructs each tailgate to the specific spec of each truck model. All new Autogate Tailgates purchased and installed at the factory or installed under the Supervisory Assistance program will receive a complete three-year warranty covering all parts and repairs resulting from defective components. The warranty is trans- ferrable to new owners, provided the initial certified installation remains intact. Write 5 on reader card. 36 AGGREGATES MANAGER July 2012