Philippi-Hagenbuch rolls out lightweight truck bodies

Illinois-based Philippi-Hagenbuch has launched a unique custom-engineered approach to manufacturing lightweight mining bodies for maximized capacity and durability. Previously manufactured with Hardox 450 steel, Philippi-Hagenbuch has now successfully designed and engineered bodies with Hardox 500 Tuf steel. This decreases weight while increasing abrasion resistance, meaning a 10-20% higher payload capacity and extended body life. “The fact that lightweight bodies are…

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