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Mack Trucks’ leadership in the concrete industry will be highlighted by six truck models on display at World of Concrete 2019, Jan. 22-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The lineup includes four Mack® Granite® mixer models and two Mack TerraPro® concrete pumper models. Mack also will highlight its industry-leading fully integrated powertrain, including Mack […]

Mack Trucks announced the Class 8 vehicles that will be featured at World of Concrete 2018, Jan. 23-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The lineup includes three Mack® Granite® models featuring a recently introduced all-new interior. Models featured in booth C-5105 will be: Mack Granite Axle Back with new interior Standard concrete mixer Engine: […]

Mack Trucks will feature an extensive display of powerful, rugged and durable work trucks during the 2017 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show March 7-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Visitors to Mack booth No. S61107 will experience firsthand several Mack® Granite® models, including the economical, lightweight Mack Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) model, which can be configured […]

Mack Trucks announced the vehicle lineup it will showcase during World of Concrete 2016, Feb. 2-5 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Mack® truck models featured in booth C-5203 will be: Mack Granite® Axle Back Twin Steer concrete mixer Engine: Mack MP7®-365M Features: Mack 20,000 lb. front axle, Mack GuardDog® Connect integrated telematics   Mack […]

Mack Trucks will host two pinstriping artists in its booth at World of Concrete 2015 Feb. 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center who will customize hardhats for 170 customers and show attendees, recognizing them for their support of Mack and the concrete industry. Pinstriping is the art of applying an extremely thin line of […]

Mack Trucks broadened its already extensive support for customers and body builders by creating a body builder order manager position and a support team focused on ensuring effective collaboration among body builders, dealers and customers during the ordering and body installation process. “Mack has gained tremendous knowledge during many decades of working with body equipment […]

The spotlight will shine brightly on Mack Trucks’ famous Bulldog at World of Concrete 2015, Feb. 3-6 in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Each of the five trucks featured in Mack booth C-5203 proudly wears a gold Bulldog, indicating a fully integrated Mack® Pedigree™ powertrain. Mack truck models featured in the booth will be: Mack […]

As the industry standard for reliability and sturdiness, the Mack Granite outsold every other heavy-duty conventional straight truck in America last year. Customizable in a wide choice of mixer and dump truck variations, the Granite model features roll-off, rear-loader refuse and snowplow options. This truck, built in the U.S.A., meets the highest requirements of performance, […]

Mack Trucks today announced that its 13-liter MACK® MP8 engine is available in the MACK® TerraPro™ concrete pumper. The engine meets increased customer demand for high horsepower and torque in concrete pumper applications. The Mack MP8 features three ratings and special performance calibrations unique to the concrete pumping industry. Ratings of the MP8 range from […]

Mack trucks were first used in Britain during World War I to move troops and supplies to the front lines. The trucks took on their K-9 trademark in 1917 when British soldiers, impressed with the trucks’ ruggedness, used the British mascot as inspiration, calling the pugnacious vehicles “Bulldog Macks.” Eventually becoming America’s workhorses, Mack trucks […]