The idea of having a tippable bed has been around as long as carriages have. Many of the early dump truck designs took the form of a
horse-pulled carriage with a manually liftable bed to empty contents. In the early 1900s as automobiles were evolving so was heavy machinery. Just like
its predecessors, a dump just needs a truck it can to attach itself too. Macks high-quality engines and cabs make for the perfect pair.
When buying a Mack dump truck there are a handful of different
things to keep in mind. First, how much will you be using the machine? If the truck is a little more on the older side it may have a much shorter shelf-life
compared to some of the newer models. Also, think of the weight that your truck will be carrying. While the Granite model is ideal for the heaviest load,
the Granite MHD isn`t quite able to reach the same weight capacity. The Pinnacle model is also becoming a leader for dump trucks on long routes because
of its extra-sized sleeping area. Both newer and older models of Mack dump trucks are commonly sold on websites like
mascus.com.
The diversity in Mack lineup resides in the models available. One
model that has been discontinued but remains highly popular in the used market is the RD 688. As a standard dump truck the RD688 only has a few minor
differences from the newer models such as a slight engine capacity difference. There are approximately 25 Mack dump truck variations available on the
used market, but very little differs about their performance and task handling. Apart from a few electric bells and whistles, most Mack dump trucks have
remained functionally the same over the last 20 years. The advantages of each new model that Mack comes out with may be similar compared to the models
from 5-10 years ago, but could be much less durable due to its age.
If you are interested in checking out more about Mack dump trucks you can visit Macks museum in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The
Mack Truck Historical Museum is dedicated to educating about all of Macks
trucks and models since their start in 1900. Another opportunity to learn more about Mack dump trucks will be at CONEXPO-cON/aGG in Las Vegas in 2020. You can check out their website and see the specific times where you could visit and
talk to Mack representatives.
Sometimes locating the right Mack dump truck to buy can be difficult. However, some sites, such as mascus.com
aggregate sellers and let you see hundreds of Mack dump trucks that are
being sold in the United States. Similarly, if you are looking to sell a Mack dump truck all you need to do is
register at Mascus USA and then your ad will be viewable to the thousands of online used dump
truck shoppers.