Mecalac launches Revotruck dumper with rotating cab

Mecalac Revotruck with rotating cab (Photo: Mecalac)

The US division of the Mecalac Group has launched the new Revotruck, said to be the first site dumper to include a rotating cab.

This feature delivers improved operator safety by providing visibility in all directions. The ability to rotate the cabin also means that the operator will not need to twist themselves around to view the route and jobsite.

The articulated Revotruck is available in six- and nine-tonne configurations, both of which offer ‘exceptional’ off-road capabilities. The new vehicle can be used on construction sites and landscaping projects.

The Revotruck 6 has a 13,288 lb (6,027 kg) payload capacity and a total operating weight of 13,040 lb (5,914 kg). The Revotruck 9 delivers a 19,842 lb (9,000 kg) payload and a 14,473 lb (6,564 kg) operating weight.

Both models use a 74 hp (55 kW) Tier 4 Final emissions compliant diesel engine. A hydrostatic transmission offers a top speed of 17.4 mph (28 km/h).

“Careful, thorough research went into the Revotruck’s design. We studied standard site dumpers and identified potential safety hazards for operators to engineer the safest, most ergonomic site dumper on the market from the ground up,” said Peter Bigwood, general manager for Mecalac North America.

He continued: “The Revotruck illustrates our attention to detail and ability to understand customer needs. The North American market is getting a meticulously designed machine with operator safety and comfort at the forefront of every aspect.”

Pressing a button can rotate the Revotruck cab through 225 degrees. Rotating the cab and swivelling the bed can increase operational efficiency by not having to reposition the machine when going from loading to dumping.

For example, when filling a trench, the operator can use the swivel feature to position the body for loading and then, without repositioning the truck, swivel the body for dumping directly into a trench.

For additional operator safety and convenience, the Revotruck has steps at each corner of the cab, providing four entry/exit points.

Additional features include a chassis supporting four-wheel steering, providing improved stability and traction on all types of terrain. The operator can switch between two- and four-wheel steering; there is also a ‘crab’ setting for sideways movement.

Mecalac states this delivers a turning radius half that of conventional articulated site dumpers.

The central link between the two chassis elements offers up to 20 degrees of movement, which allows the articulated elements to independently follow surface contours.