Thursday, October 23, 2008

Tips On Buying Dump Truck

Dump trucks are the most important equipment in a construction business. They are used to transport loose materials and then dump it to the construction site. They are also used to transport garbage and throw the garbage away. These trucks are manufactured by many companies like ford, Volvo etc.

Ford dump trucks
are found to more efficient work wise. They are equipped with a hydraulically operated open-box bed hinged at the rear, the front of which can be lifted up to allow the contents to be deposited on the ground

There is a major cost difference between two companies. A small time business man can buy used dump trucks for sale. But if cost is not issue it is always advisable to buy Ford trucks for sale. Searching for a dump truck or a Ford Truck can be difficult. For many years truckers have been compelled to search dealer by dealer hoping that their dream truck would be in one of the dealers they would walk into.

Nevertheless, since the rise of the Internet transporters and construction companies have been increasingly aware of the efficiency of searching for trucks online. Buying a truck online is fun and easy. Avoiding the sales pitch, drivers can now use filters to find the perfect truck throughout the country in just a couple of minutes. You can search for used trucks for sale. If you wish to buy a used dump truck you can specifically give a keyword as used dump trucks for sale.

There are a huge number of dealers and individuals listed there to sell their vehicles. You just need to be computer savvy and then the whole process would seem very simple. There are various sites listed under one search engine. You will get a galore of sites for Volvo trucks for sale. But if you wish to buy brands like Volvo always check the company website for further details.

Buying used trucks through the internet could be confusing at times as you cannot judge the physical quality of these dump trucks for sale. These dump trucks carry construction material such as sand, gravel, or dirt which could possibly spoil the exterior if the driver is not careful.

Once you have short listed these trucks for sale. Personally inspect all these vehicles to help you finalize on your decision. If you do not have much knowledge about the machinery of the truck get it checked by a mechanic. He would charge a nominal fee but it is worth it at the end of it.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Isuzu’s Clean Up Drive

Isuzu has been known for producing commercial vehicles, particularly medium duty trucks. This is Isuzu’s its primary objective along with producing diesel engines. As a matter of fact, it has produced a staggering number of this kind of engines in a year with the figure going up to 16 million units. And with joint ventures with companies like GMC, their diesel engines have been improving year after year. These engines are being used in various vehicles and various vehicle brands all over the world.

With the diesel engine being known for its “black soot” disease and the rise in environmental awareness, the company sure has got to be working on a plan to reduce the potentially harmful emissions of their engines.

This is just what the company has secured for their two new engines, the 4H and the 6H. Both of these engines are now being used in various Isuzu, GMC, and Chevrolet cars and trucks. These engines have passed the nitrogen oxide emission and the particulate matter emission tests. These tests are being implemented by the government to cut down the increasing harmful effects of such emissions to the environment. With the new design and the inclusion of Isuzu parts, the 4H and the 6H has cut down on the harmful emissions without sacrificing the performance of the engine.

To cut down nitrogen oxide emissions, the company uses their new advanced Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system on both engines. And to cut down the level of particulate matter on exhaust gases, the company created a ceramic called the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). This is a honeycomb channel through which the exhaust gases are made to pass. A porous material in the system traps the particulates. These trapped particulates can then be burned so that it will not clog the system.

Burning this trapped matter can either be self regeneration or a forced one. In the self regeneration process, the particulates are burned by the heat produced by the exhaust gases. If the vehicle does not produce enough hot exhaust gases, the particulate matters can be burned through driver intervention. Once the filter is almost filled to its capacity, the driver is warned through a control light, and then all the driver has to do is to activate a dashboard switch to start the regeneration process. This process is computer aided thus the burning of the trapped particulate matter is ensured.