Products
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Crown expands forklift lineup
Crown Equipment is expanding its lineup of counterbalance forklifts with the Crown C-G Series and C-D Series – internal combustion forklifts with pneumatic tires, delivering capacities of 8,000 to 20,000 lb. Power comes courtesy of a 4.3-liter V6 liquefied propane…
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Western Star enhances Model 4700
Western Star has enhanced its 4700 model, introducing a series of changes in the name of productivity, safety, upfitting time, and weights.
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Mack’s TerraPro pumper gets mDrive HD transmission
Mack TerraPro concrete pumpers will be available with Mack mDrive HD automated manual transmissions this year, making it the first cabover concrete pumper with an AMT. The fully integrated 13- and 14-speed mDrive HD is the only AMT with split-shaft…
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Jost fifth wheel is Peterbilt’s first choice
Peterbilt Model 579 trucks will now come standard with Jost JSK37 12-inch inboard air slide fifth wheels. The inboard slider is 23 lb. lighter than previous models, and Jost refers to other benefits including ease of use and infinite adjustment…
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Twin-steer suspensions for 4700
Western Star’s 4700 SB and SF models can now be fitted at the factory with a twin-steer front suspension from Simard Suspensions. Assembly lines will now pre-drill frames and relocate diesel particulate filters, diesel exhaust fluid tanks, battery boxes, and…
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Diesel Winter Rescue to the rescue
Hot Shot’s Secret oil and fuel additives now include Diesel Winter Rescue. The formula re-liquefies gelled fuel and de-ices frozen fuel filters to help get trucks back on the move. Unlike the company’s Diesel Winter Anti-Gel, which is a preventative…
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Maersk, Avantida automate street turns
Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping lines, is now offering street turn services on their platform in Canada and the U.S., and will leverage an established tool for the job. The triangulation of empty containers, or the interchange of…
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Kinedyne releases 7 and 8-mm stud tire chains
Kinedyne has unveiled 7- and 8-mm heavy-duty stud tire chains under its Grip Link Brand Tire Chain family. The latest offerings feature 14 cross links and are for off-road use, when trucks need traction over uneven terrain, oil fields, lumber…
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CarriersEdge unveils Fall Protection for Drivers course
CarriersEdge has introduced an online course to help protect drivers from hazards including slips, trips, falls from heights, and stresses from repetitive motion. The Fall Protection for Drivers course focuses on how to become aware of such hazards and how…
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Rotary Lift offers remote or column controls
The Rotary Flex Max is a wireless mobile column lift that can be operated by a remote or using controls found on every column. Available in two, four, six, and eight columns, it has lifting capacities of 14,000 or 18,800…
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Shell releases heavy-duty greases
Shell Rotella has unveiled a new lineup of heavy-duty greases for applications including trucks, tractors, and construction equipment. Rotella HD The Shell Rotella HD Grease is a premium multi-purpose formulas for on- and off-road applications and industrial equipment use. Its…
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Utility unveils aerodynamic trailer tail
Utility Trailer Manufacturing’s new Utility Aerodynamic Tail (UAT) represents the company’s latest step to reduce aerodynamic drag. The unit weighs a mere 25 lb. and is compatible with dry vans and refrigerated trailers with rear swing doors. It’s made with…
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Heavy-duty tire changers from John Bean
John Bean has unveiled a series of three heavy-duty tire changers, covering a variety of sizes. The largest option in the range, the 8058, can service up to 58-inch wheels and 95-inch tires. It comes with a wireless control pendant,…
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Galbreath offers lighter-duty cable hoists
Galbreath’s new WT-1216/X and WT-2018/X work truck series cable hoists offer a lighter-duty option to the company’s original eight-inch main frame single-axle cable hoists. The end result can meet the needs of users including landscapers, general contractors, and private waste haulers…
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Cardone unveils brake program
Cardone Industries is launching a complete heavy-duty brake program that includes air disc calipers, brake pads, rotors, and other accessories for Class 7 and 8 vehicles. While engineered and tested to meet or exceed OE performance, the products will save…
