Humvee Airless Tire Test

A quick video demonstrating some of the honeycomb-structure's benefits for military wheeled vehicles.

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What Effects Will the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Have on US Imports/Exports of Agricultural & Construction Machinery?

Following the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore, construction and agriculture vehicle supply chains will be affected but the question is: How much?

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Call for Products: OEM Off-Highway's 2024 Product Showcase

If you manufacture cutting-edge solutions for the mobile equipment industry, we want to see them — and so do our readers. Submit your product(s) for a chance to be featured in our comprehensive pictorial guide packed with industry-leading offerings.

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March 2024 Equipment Market Outlook

January's U.S. heavy-duty truck production was 2.6% above the year-ago level, though growth is slowing. Experts say further decline is likely, given general decline in wholesale trade coupled with waning revenue within the truck transportation sector.

NEW PODCAST: Inside Off-Road Tire Science

In this episode, MAXAM Tire’s Matt Fagan offers engineering insights on tire compounds and operating conditions, along with MAXAM’s top R&D priorities for tire manufacturing today.

Offering significantly lower CO2 emissions, Scania's DC13 next-generation engine is compatible with renewable 100% HVO fuel.

Exploring the ICE Age

Scania’s Henrik Nilsson offers insight into alternative fuels, emissions reduction and what the future holds for the internal combustion engine (ICE).

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Motion Names New President

After three decades with the company, James F. Howe moves into the position of president, effective April 1, 2024.

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What Are Today's Powertrain Priorities?

As OEMs continue to experiment with powertrain diversification, the options are many. Take a look at emerging on- and off-highway power trends and uncover which solutions are shaping the market of the future.

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Southco Introduces New R4-50 Heavy-Duty Electronic Rotary Latch With Integrated Sensor

Offering high security, quick actuation speed, and exceptional cycle life, the latest addition to the company's Heavy-Duty Rotary Latch line is designed for applications where durability and reliability are critical.

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Call for Products: OEM Off-Highway's 2024 Product Showcase

If you manufacture cutting-edge solutions for the mobile equipment industry, we want to see them — and so do our readers. Submit your product(s) for a chance to be featured in our comprehensive pictorial guide packed with industry-leading offerings.

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Bridgestone Debuts VZT Construction Tire at AGG1 2024

The V-STEEL Z TRACTION (VZT) construction tire is the company’s latest 25-inch product innovation for loader and grader applications, and is designed to maximize tire life and help reduce total cost of ownership.

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Titan Upgrades Manufacturing Facility in Iowa

The $2 million investment is part of Titan’s multi-year strategic capital plan and includes the addition of two new 104-inch curing tire presses, which will accommodate the recently expanded AgraEDGE tire line.

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Kenworth Introduces New PACCAR TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission

The transmission will be available for Kenworth Class 6-8 medium duty models, including the T280, T380 and T480 equipped with the PACCAR PX-9 engine later this year.

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Hendrickson Introduces First Drive Axle Suspension Featuring ZMD Technology

ROADMAAX Z, the company's lightest-weight 46,000-pound capacity rear air suspension system, is designed to provide on- and off-highway performance, ride quality and cargo protection for demanding applications.

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Twin Disc, Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Katsa Oy

The purchase, expected to close in the first half of 2024, brings with it custom-designed gearboxes and power transmission components for industrial and marine end-markets for a broad range of end market applications.

Schaeffler is developing high-performance e-motors for commercial vehicles. Electrified drives will account for an increasingly large share of the powertrain mix in this segment in the future.

Schaeffler Expands With Ohio E-Vehicle Manufacturing Facility

The new facility in Dover will produce electric axles for light- and medium-duty vehicles, and the expansion project in Wooster will produce electric motors and components for electric powertrain systems.

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On-Road vs. Off-Road: Analyzing Powertrain Electrification Differences

Understand the why and how behind the vastly different duty cycles, powertrains, pricing required to meet the equipment needs of each market.

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MAXAM Introduces New VF Sizes to AGILXTRA I-3 Implement Product Series

The AGILXTRA VF technology, now available for I-3 flotation and heavy-load implement tires, delivers the capability to carry heavier loads at high speeds while ensuring both increased tire traction and minimizing soil compaction.

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Cummins Moves 5 Leaders Into VP Roles

The company has promoted Ricardo Roman, Michelle Probst, Gbile Adewunmi, Matt McQueen and Ashwath Ram to vice president positions across several key departments and business units.

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Opens Green Plant in Parets del Vallès, Spain

The fully carbon-neutral plant, dedicated to manufacturing automotive components, is boosting its production capacity by 15%. Freudenberg has invested nearly $12 million in the new production facility.

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Allison Transmission Launches New Venture Capital Arm

Allison Ventures to invest in early- and growth-stage companies to drive technology advancement across commercial-duty mobility and work solutions.

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Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Develops Extremely Temperature-Resistant Plastics for EVs

Quantix ULTRA, a material that resists melting, even at temperatures up to 2,192 degrees Fahrenheit, is undergoing its first series application as a flame protection barrier for cooling system parts in an electric car’s lithium-ion battery.

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Maximizing Today’s ADAS System Performance

Dive into the capabilities of today’s advanced driver assistance systems in on-highway commercial vehicles.

DEUTZ Sells Torqeedo to Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd.

DEUTZ offloads the manufacturer of electric boat drives from its portfolio in a strategic move to reposition its green division and reach climate-neutrality goals.

Palmer Johnson Enterprises Acquires Continental Engines Inc.

The move signifies a step forward in Palmer Johnson's nationwide expansion and the diversification of its offerings within the off-highway equipment industry.

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Bosch Rexroth & Modine Partner on Thermal Management for Electrified Off-Highway Machinery

Together, Rexroth eLION systems with Modine EVantage thermal management systems advance the electrification of customer platforms in the off-highway segment by delivering low emissions and high-performance EV technology.

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OTR Engineered Solutions Introduces TR-34 Tire for Farm Tractors

The new tire features a non-directional design that optimizes tread wear, ride comfort and traction in both directions and a hybrid tread pattern that helps it achieve a balance of performance and cost.

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The Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2023

Which topics topped the charts in our year-end wrap-up? Learn where and how OEM Off-Highway readers are focusing their aim and keeping up with today's trends.