Category: Articulated
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U.S. Army Awards Five-Year Contract for Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks
The U.S. Army has awarded Mack Defense a five-year contract worth up to $221.8 million for continued production of the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT). The agreement, announced June 24, 2025, covers up to 450 vehicles and follows the completion of the initial 2018 contract. The M917A3 HDT supports the Army, Army Reserve, and National…
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Equipment Today’s Annual Equipment Showcase: Earthmoving
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in Articulated, Backhoe Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Compact Tractors, Compact Wheel Loaders, Dozers, Earthmoving – Compact, Earthmoving Equipment, Equipment, Excavators, Featured, Graders, Loaders, Mini Excavators, Mini Skid Steer, Rigid Dump Trucks, Scrapers, Site Dumpers, Skid Steers, Soil Stabilization Equipment, Towed Scrapers, Track Loaders, Tractor Loader BackhoesJohn Deere’s new 824 X-Tier loader features the John Deere Electric Variable Transmission (EVT) E-Drive system. It is equipped with a JD9 diesel engine as the primary power source, however, the torque converter and traditional transmission have been replaced by the EVT system. In addition, the E-Drive component provides instant power, while simplifying operation and…
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Deere Showcases Autonomous ADT Under Development at CES
In its quest to develop technologies to meet the challenges of modern jobsites, John Deere has developed an autonomous articulated dump truck for the construction industry. For years, Deere has been working on its cross-application rev2 platform, which incorporates autonomous technology into heavy equipment. Deere, long known for its green tractors and expertise in agriculture,…