Pennsylvania plant to built up to 450 military tri-axles

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (WHTM) — Hundreds of new military dump trucks will be built right here in the Keystone State.

Mack Defense announced this week they have been awarded a five-year, up to $221.8 million contract to build up to 450 more heavy duty dump trucks for the U.S. Army.

The contract, the company says, was awarded in June and adds to ongoing production of the trucks, which resemble standard Mack Granite tri-axle dump trucks. They have heavier-duty rear axles, all-wheel drive, increased ride height, and more.

In March, they celebrated the production of the 500th truck on a contract initially awarded in 2018.

“This contract represents continued confidence in our ability to deliver mission-critical vehicles to the U.S. Army,” said David Hartzell, president of Mack Defense. “This new contract award is a testament to the commitment of our team, which includes our supplier partners, as well as to the robust capabilities of this heavy tactical vehicle platform.”

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The trucks are built at the Mack Experience Center in Allentown, Lehigh County on a production line launched in 2021.

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