Machinery Trader Off Highway Trucks Blog Archive

    Caterpillar’s Next-Gen 793 Mining Truck Is Powerful, Drivable & Efficient
    Posted On: November 4, 2022
    With a payload of up to 244 tonnes—the highest in its class, according to Cat—the 793 bests its 793F predecessor by up to 6% while using 5% less fuel. ...
    Milestone: Caterpillar Surpasses 5 Billion Tonnes Of Material Autonomously Hauled
    Posted On: September 29, 2022
    A mining industry first for autonomous haulage achieved in less than 10 years. ...
    Caterpillar Updates The 789 Mining Truck With Productivity, Comfort & Uptime Features
    Posted On: September 23, 2022
    The Cat 789 boasts 10% more payload than competitive trucks and can move more than 5% faster on grade, according to the manufacturer. ...
    Terex Trucks TA400 Articulated Hauler Wows At Landfill Job For DECC
    Posted On: November 12, 2020
    The civil contracting and demolition company had the articulated hauler on a trial basis for two weeks before buying one of its own; the firm’s national plant manager says it has provided “heavy-duty and efficient performance.” ...
    Five Liebherr T 264 Mining Trucks Join MacKellar Fleet & Go To Work In Queensland
    Posted On: October 13, 2020
    The mining firm purchased its first Liebherr machine, an R996B excavator, in 2016 and based on the success it’s had with the digger has purchased many more Liebherr machines—and reports it has more on order for 2020. ...
    Bell Equipment Highlights ‘Crossover’ Benefits Of B60E 4x4 Articulated Dump Truck
    Posted On: August 28, 2020
    The big truck’s oscillation joint keeps all wheels on the ground even on rough terrain, which means you get consistent all-wheel-drive performance. ...
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    A Huge Selection Of Industrial Equipment Up For Grabs At Manheim Australia EOFY Auctions
    Posted 5/06/2026
    Leading industrial equipment auction and advisory company Manheim Australia has a broad range of sales lined up as we approach the end-of-financial-year period (EOFY). ...
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    Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators
    Posted 3/06/2026
    Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version
    Posted 7/05/2026
    The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...
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    2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In Australia & New Zealand
    Posted 20/04/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...
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    Caterpillar & Fortescue Extend Agreement For Cat MineStar Command For Hauling In Western Australia Sites
    Posted 23/03/2026
    This renewed agreement builds on over a decade-long deployment of Cat MineStar Command technology at Fortescue’s operations, which began in 2012. ...
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    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted 25/02/2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
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    Manheim Industrial Auctioning A Ton Of Quality Mining & Civil Gear In WA
    Posted 18/11/2025
    Manheim Industrial is running a week-long Surplus Earthmoving Civil & Mining auction out of Western Australia commencing November 19, with yellow gear, trucks, utes, buses, and more up for grabs. ...
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    Caterpillar Releases 3.1 MW Fast Response Generator Sets, Delivering Energy Security & Additional Revenue Opportunities
    Posted 13/11/2025
    Cat’s new G3520 Fast Response gensets represent its largest single-unit output with this capability for supporting standby and demand response in grid-connected and microgrid projects. ...
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    Manheim Australia Auctioning More Than 30 Retired Fire Trucks As Another Scorching Summer Approaches
    Posted 1/10/2025
    Manheim Industrial Australia is gearing up to sell a number of retired ex-government fire trucks and associated firefighting equipment commencing on October 8. ...
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    EHS—Same Team, Same Service, New Look
    Posted 8/09/2025
    EHS is proud to share the next chapter in its journey: a fresh new brand that reflects where they've come from and where they're headed. ...
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