2. For nearly 40 years, Rimpull has been a proud leader in off-highway vehicles and products. From
Rimpull strives to produce our 67-acre corporate plant site in Olathe, Kansas, we have launched an expanded product
the best off-highway vehicles
line to include several hundred vehicles.
for the best value.
Since 1971, Rimpull has set a standard of excellence through innovation, custom manufacturing
and strategic services.
Rimpull Corporation is a medium-sized manufacturer of customized haulage vehicles
1971
for the leaders in the mining and arctic oil field industries. For nearly 40 years, we’ve
focused on providing and supporting quality-assembled, high-performance products. Rimpull is founded in Kansas City,
Our formula for success is built on financial stability, innovative design, trust and personal
1975 Missouri, and moves to its 67-acre
attention to the customer’s application and technical needs. Our highly experienced plant site in Olathe, Kansas, in 1974.
Rimpull manufactures its first
engineers and field service technicians are dedicated to our customers, offering personalized fleet of seven model CW-150
service with responsive parts and technical service support. bottom-dump coal haulers. 1978
Our strategic vision is to produce simple, safe and durable off-highway vehicles and Rimpull develops the world’s
parts for the best possible value.
1982 first 120-ton mechanical drive
rear-dump truck haulers.
Rimpull manufactures a fleet of
RD-100 100-rated mechanical-drive
rear-dump trucks. 1987
Rimpull has a product line of 18
1989 different off-highway vehicles. The first
RT-30T Arctic roadless tractor-trailer is
The first CW-170 bottom-dump delivered to the North Slope of Alaska.
coal hauler fleet is delivered.
1990
1995
Rimpull develops and delivers
Rimpull delivers its first the world’s first 270-ton
fleet of CW-200 bottom- bottom-dump trailer-train
dump coal vehicles. coal hauler fleet and the first
280-ton capacity tractor-trailer
vehicles using Rimpull’s
proprietary 1,500 horsepower
mechanical drive axles.
2005–2008
Rimpull produces it first
Dart Model 5140B 420-ton 2007–2008
salt trailer-train vehicle and
Rimpull delivers its first fleet
delivers a RT-30T roadless
of RT-40T roadless tundra
transport Arctic tundra tractor-
tractor-trailer haulers to
trailer to Alaska’s North Slope.
Alaska’s North Slope.
2005
3. Rimpull’s vehicles are easy to maintain and built to last.
Control per hour operating costs with an optimized vehicle. From tire size to load size —
the details matter.
Rimpull has been a tractor-trailer bottom-dump specialist since 1971. Our off-highway
You choose the right size vehicle for your mining needs.
vehicles are custom manufactured specifically to the client’s mining needs. Your mine is like
no other. Rimpull’s “site specific” engineering services will design the right vehicle to fit your
mining application. Our vehicles are equipped with the latest tier compliant power trains and control systems.
4. Vehicle performance is increased with upgraded, modern tier-compliant power trains
and increased payload capacities.
Rimpull’s fleet renewal program offers recertification of existing vehicles with custom
remanufacturing options for various models. Choose the customized features and
Vehicle reliability is on par with new vehicles and warranted the same.
upgrades to renew your fleet to like-new condition with maximum ROI benefits.
The result from increased productivity and decreased operating costs may yield a ROI
Economic justification for Fleet Renewal over a 2- to 3-year payback period is based
of 1.5 to double that of purchasing new vehicles at current costs.
on the combined factors of increased fleet productivity, increased vehicle operating
availability, reduced vehicle annual maintenance costs and personnel savings from a Fleet Renewal can be financed using Expense budget instead of Capital budget funds
reduced fleet size. to achieve a 2- to 3-year payback.
New Cummins Engine
Remanufactured/upgraded
Allison transmission.
New decking and sheet metal.
New state-of-the-art cab and deck assembly.
5. Our transmission program focuses on high-quality assembly using genuine
Allison parts and Rimpull designed modifications and upgrades. Each customer’s We custom design trailer bodies for site-specific coal, salt and dirt operations. Trailers utilize Rimpull Axles
specifications are site specific in design for maximum operational life and low for dry brake or wet disc brake applications, along with our 12”, 18”, 20” or 23” ball hitch assemblies.
cost-per-hour performance. All transmissions are tested for several hours at
In addition to manufacturing trailer assemblies for Rimpull and Dart trucks, we also perform complete
operating temperature on our 1,000 HP load capable dynamometer.
conversions of other prime movers, from end-dump to tractor-trailer applications. Services include:
The benefits of our transmission program include:
Trailer body customized to fit with prime mover.
Custom engineered design and modifications. Trailer designed to match primary loading equipment for load optimization and fit.
Use of genuine Allison parts and Rimpull upgrades. Trailer axle assembly.
Quality removal and installation of every transmission. Tractor-trailer ball hitch assembly.
Review and upgrade of components to ensure overall life of the Sheet metal, rear fenders, decks and mud flap assemblies.
entire drive train system. Turn arrestor assembly.
Technical support and training from an experienced team. Systems conversion — air, hydraulic, braking, dump door, and electrical systems.
In-pit review of haul roads and ramp conditions for optimized productivity. Braking certifications and weight studies.
We sell directly to customers, not through dealers. This brings efficiency, cost savings, responsiveness
and an ability to deliver timely solutions to our customers. We stay in direct contact with our customers,
making it easy to identify and respond to customer needs.
Rimpull’s policy is to provide products and services that meet the initial and continuing needs and
expectations of our customers.
6. Ranging from environmentally-friendly ground bearing pressures of 7 to14 psi, the inflation
of each tire is operator controlled to selectively provide up to 50 percent more ground contact
With the RT-40T, Rimpull is the world leader in roadless vehicle technology. The RT-40T performs
area giving more traction when it’s required.
as an all-weather “land barge” for remote area haulage over Arctic tundra, snow, ice and sand
terrain. Unique features include:
Reliable operation in – 40° F ambient temperatures.
High gradability and side-slope stability for high CG in extreme roadless conditions.
Power train meets modern Tier 3 and J1939 environmental standards.
Transmits chassis payloads and drive torque to the ground through 14 large-footprint,
smooth-tread balloon tires. The RT-40T represents the third generation of evolutionary design in a 50-year technology.
The RT-40T spreads an 80,000-pound
payload over Rimpull 60’’ x 72’’ tires.
As a result, the RT-40T’s huge ground
contact area eliminates damage
to terrain.