New & Used Articulated Trucks For Sale & Rental

An articulated truck is a highly capable machine - often found well off the beaten path. The fundamental architecture of an articulated truck is that of a two-piece design.

Articulated Trucks Combine Dump Truck Capability with Off Road Performance

An articulated truck is a highly capable machine - often found well off the beaten path. The fundamental architecture of an articulated truck is that of a two-piece design. The first section is the tractor, which encompasses the cab and operator compartment, as well as the diesel motor, transmission, and drive train components. The second portion of the truck is the dump body - designed to haul loads of loose fill, gravel, rock, or even bulky loads like timber or construction supplies. The biggest benefit of an articulated truck versus a standard dump truck is the articulated truck's ability to traverse rougher terrain than the standard vehicle. With four-wheel drive, massive tires, significant ground clearance, and prodigious torque from the diesel engine, the articulated vehicles are incredibly nimble given their size. Several models of articulated truck are available, with a few key manufacturers leading the market.

Major Manufacturers of Articulated Trucks

Caterpillar, John Deere, and Volvo are three of the main manufacturers of articulated trucks. The Caterpillar 725 offers a 6-cylinder, turbocharged, 313 horsepower C11 diesel motor with a top speed of 35.3 miles per hour. This is pretty quick for an articulated hauler, so trips around the jobsite or down backwoods trails will be much quicker than with many other units. With a 6-speed transmission and a gross vehicle weight rating of over 100,000 pounds, the CAT 725 is highly capable and extremely durable.

With almost 800 ft.-lbs. of earth-moving torque from its 549 cubic inch, 6-cylinder turbocharged engine, the John Deere 300D articulated truck offers serious capacity. With a 60,000-pound payload capacity, this 30-foot long truck can lift its massive, lined dump bed to vertical in just 11.9 seconds. Able to lower the bed in just six seconds, this machine tops out at 31 mph and can handle all but the roughest roads.

Volvo introduced the first articulated dump truck in the early 1960's and has been innovating ever since. For those who need the utmost in hauling capability, the Volvo D40 offers a massive 12-liter diesel motor that boasts more than 1,500 ft.-lbs. of torque and 420 horsepower. This giant machine can haul over 40 tons of material across construction sites and backcountry trails alike.

These machines are designed for serious work, and make the job of transporting loose fill, gravel, dirt, timber, or any other heavy loads a snap!

Find Your Next Articulated Truck at Rock & Dirt Today!

When searching for your next articulated truck you'll find that Rock & Dirt has an extensive network of sellers who are ready to connect you to that perfect vehicle for your next job. Articulated trucks are purpose-built machines, but they can certainly provide increased productivity for just about any construction crew who needs a heavy-duty hauler with serious off-road capability.