Articulated trucks — also known as articulated haulers or dump trucks — are often the face of the construction industry. They are designed with larger and wider tires to transport more material, making jobs more efficient and flexible. Articulated trucks can also navigate any terrain, facing grades and bumps with ease.
Industries That Use Articulated Trucks
Articulated trucks are versatile machines for efficient and heavy-duty material transportation. You can use these trucks to benefit several industries, including:
- Construction: Construction jobs require material transportation across your site. An articulated truck can hold heavy loads of needed materials — from lumber to stone — and can even transfer smaller pieces of equipment to the next destination.
- Mining: Mining environments are often rocky and muddy, leaving other machines to get stuck. Instead, articulated trucks have the flexibility to navigate this terrain and get the job done.
- Agriculture: Agriculture industries often use articulated trucks to carry large mounds of soil or mulch for landscaping jobs. They can also safely transfer crops to be planted or take the harvested crop to be processed.
- Forestry: The forestry industry requires a machine that can transport large loads over steep slopes, deep ruts and even slippery muck. An articulated truck can do all that and more while carrying heavy wood or timber.
Buy New Articulated Trucks From Thompson Machinery
Thompson Machinery offers brand-new Cat® articulated trucks to meet your company's needs, no matter your industry. These designs make maintenance and repairs easy, helping your operation achieve peak performance and uptime. Additionally, Caterpillar understands that safety is important and equips these articulated trucks with built-in safety features such as an operator-presence detection system, which brakes automatically if the gear is engaged but the operator is not seated.
Some of the models we carry and their benefits include:
- 725: The 725 articulated truck has a C9.3 engine with a 5-inch bore and 45-inch stroke. It is designed to operate at 103,886 pounds fully loaded. This machine offers industrial-grade transmission with automatic controls and maximum performance levels.
- 740 EJ: The 740 EJ articulated truck uses a C18 ACERT™ engine with 511 HP gross power and 496 HP net power. It can operate at 162,399 pounds when fully loaded. In addition to its mechanical benefits, its controls have integrated technology to make your job easier, including Cat Product Link, Production Measurement and Detect with Stability Assist.
- 745: The 745 articulated truck is the largest model we carry. This machine uses a C18 ACERT™ engine and can function while holding up to 163,942 pounds of material. Because it is such a large machine, the operator cab is more spacious and offers improved driving visibility.
Trusting Thompson Machinery for New Cat® Articulated Trucks
Thompson Machinery is the Cat dealer you can trust to deliver quality articulated trucks for your next project. When you purchase from Thompson Machinery, you will have access to our expert team and our parts and services.
Our Experienced Team
Thompson Machinery has over 75 years of experience offering heavy machinery to customers in various industries. We have over 300 machines available, making us committed industry leaders. Every project, regardless of industry, is different, and we will work to understand your needs to help you find the proper equipment — from articulated trucks to skid steer loaders and other machines.
Reliable Parts and Services
Sometimes, machines can break down when we least expect it. Our team is available 24/7 to provide advanced diagnostic and repair services to get you back up and running. In addition to our expansive inventory of parts, we also offer:
- Field service: If your machine breaks down at your job site, we will come to you as soon as possible, equipped with our service vehicles and updated diagnostic programs.
- Preventive maintenance: Your machinery can stay in top shape with our preventive maintenance plans, which are customizable for your needs.
- Hydraulic repairs: Your machinery's hydraulic system is important, and we are fully equipped with the tools to repair or replace hoses, cylinders and more.
Browse Our New Articulated Trucks for Sale
If you're in the market for a new articulated truck, reach out to the team at Thompson Machinery. We proudly serve our community in middle and western Tennessee and northern Mississippi.