Work Truck Week 2025 wrapped up on Friday, March 7. This annual event for the work truck industry showcased a number of new technologies aimed at helping improve the productivity of those using work trucks of various types – including dump trucks, utility vehicles and more.
Hydraulic and pneumatic solutions were among the many technologies spotlighted at this year’s event as they remain important to the functionality of work trucks and their systems.
Power & Motion has pulled together some of the news highlights from Work Truck Week 2025 which demonstrate the continued value of fluid power in this sector as well as the trends driving future vehicle and system designs for the work truck industry.
Eaton Distributing New Bezares Hydraulic Pumps
At Work Truck Week 2025, Eaton exhibited two new Bezares hydraulic pumps that will be available through the company’s distribution network.
The first pump now available from Eaton is a bushing style dump pump for demanding hydraulic applications capable of providing 2,900 psi continuous working pressure and 3,200 psi peak pressure. Compactly designed, the pump is 17 lbs. lighter than the predecessor model which helps to reduce weight and space claim in dump truck applications.
In addition, the hydraulic pump offers installation flexibility by allowing both clockwise and counterclockwise rotations to simplify setup and reduce downtime. It can also be directly mounted with a power take-off (PTO) to further optimize space.
Eaton also showed the new Bezares variable flow pump for agricultural, forestry, load handling, snow removal and waste collection applications. This pump features pressure and flow adjustment (load sensing) and is available in three displacement options — 95, 110, or 130 cc/rev.
According to Eaton, an advantage offered by the variable flow hydraulic pump is its selectable rotation, eliminating the need for housing modifications or special tools. This design feature also reduces the need for additional pumps.
Per the company, the pump’s pressure-compensating functionality ensures efficient operation by delivering maximum flow until system pressure reaches the compensator setting. Once that threshold is met, the pump automatically de-strokes, providing only the necessary flow to maintain system pressure. This intelligent flow regulation reduces energy consumption, minimizes heat generation, and improves overall hydraulic efficiency.
The variable flow pump also offers a compact design and the ability to integrate it with a vehicle’s power take-off (PTO) system to ease installation and minimize space claim.
Mack Trucks Brings MD Electric to Utility Market
Mack Trucks has entered the utility market through a collaboration with Terex Utilities. The companies have paired the electric Mack MD7 chassis with the Terex Optima HR55 aerial device.
The MD Electric is an electrified version of Mack Trucks’ medium-duty truck introduced at Work Truck Week 2023. It is powered a Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) lithium-ion battery and a three-phase permanent magnet synchronous motor.
By using the Mack Trucks electric chassis, Terex said up to a 1.5 times greater range can be achieved compared with other Class 6/7 medium-duty electric bucket trucks, as well as double the rear axle payload capacity. This is because of the chassis’ lightweight design which offsets the weight that has typically been added when combining aerial equipment and battery systems.
Terex’s aerial device is powered by the HyPower SmartPTO by Viatec, a plug-in electric PTO (referred to as ePTOs) that electrically powers all hydraulic functions – including outriggers, the boom, and more – on the utility truck without running the vehicle’s power source, in this case the battery system. This enables utility crews to complete a normal workday without worrying about draining the battery.
VMAC Introduces Electric Powered Rotary Screw Air Compressor
VMAC partnered with Stealth Power to develop the e30 battery-electric powered rotary screw air compressor for use with electric and hybrid trucks. The compressor provides continuous 30 CFM at 100 psi (150 psi max).
Stealth Power’s NMC battery technology powers the compressor, offering up to 75 minutes of run time at full air output. Use of battery power enables quiet and emissions-free operation, providing a more comfortable working environment for customers.
Additional features of the e30 air compressor include:
- reduced weight of just 393 lbs.
- compact design for reduced space claim
- optional data collection module for real-time monitoring capabilities.
During VMAC’s press conference introducing the new air compressor, company president Todd Gilbert emphasized not only the many benefits of the compressor but also that fact the company designs, prototypes and manufactures its products in house. Instead of sourcing components from other countries, he said VMAC manufactures its own rotors, compressor housing and other components in North America which aids with sourcing as well as supply to customers.
This capability is likely to be even more important given tariffs and other trade considerations currently taking place between the U.S. and other countries.
New IMT Telescopic Cranes Rely on Hydraulics
Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT) introduced two new telescopic cranes, the 3300e-18 and 8600-32. The cranes are part of a family of cranes featuring similar design characteristics to help ease installation and part inventory.
A total of 16 models will be available in the new crane family with weight capacities ranging from 3,300-12,600 lbs. and lengths from 18-32 ft. Amy Brownlee, Vice President and General Manager of IMT, told Power & Motion during an interview at Work Truck Week that customers are looking for cranes capable of handling higher load capacities and heights which helped drive development of the new crane family.
Hydraulics are a key component of the cranes, aiding their overall functionality. Brown said all of the cranes have two hydraulic extensions whereas previous models had manual extensions, so they are now fully hydraulic and controlled by radio remote control which allows for smoother and easier operation.
At Work Truck Week, IMT had a truck equipped with both the 3300e-18 and 8600-32 cranes. The 8600-32 is fully hydraulic in that it is driven by a PTO and thus suited for high-use applications. Meanwhile, the 3300e-18 is an electric over hydraulic option; it is driven by an electric power unit but otherwise uses all the same hydraulic components as the fully hydraulic version. The lack of a PTO helps to reduce weight for those applications where that may be a desirable factor.
APSCO Demos Dump Truck Safety Technology
During this year’s Work Truck Week, APSCO offered demonstrations of its APEX touchscreen dump truck console. A prototype version of the system was shown at the 2024 event. APEX combines software, electronics and hydraulics to monitor various dump truck functions and send alerts to a touchscreen to notify dump truck operators of potential safety issues.
APEX has been working in the field with some customers over the past year, providing APSCO with valuable feedback on the system which it has used to make some updates. A physical production of the system, along with demonstration videos showcasing the system’s capabilities were on display at Work Truck Week 2025.
The company told Power & Motion that those who have been testing out the system have found it to be a valuable tool for preventing safety issues, such as not putting a truck’s dump bed down before driving under a bridge or other areas with low clearance.
Watch the below video from APSCO for a customer testimonial about the APEX system.
Vanair Discusses Benefits of Becoming Part of Lincoln Electric
Vanair Manufacturing, a developer of vehicle-mounted air compressors and other mobile power technologies, was acquired by Lincoln Electric in July 2024. Lincoln Electric, which designs arc welding and other equipment, has collaborated with Vanair on various projects over the years.
As the companies worked together, they found they had similar values and cultures and it was eventually determined that coming together would help each company continue to grow into the future said company leaders during a press conference at Work Truck Week 2025.
“As part of Lincoln Electric, Vanair is stronger than ever,” said Greg Kokot, president of Vanair Manufacturing. “No other company can offer the breadth of products and mobile power solutions to serve the needs of our dealers, equipment upfitters, and the end users who operate them. With one call, customers can now access all their mobile power needs.”
During Vanair’s press conference at Work Truck Week, the company highlighted the wide range of products that are now available from the two companies. This product range includes one of the first new products bringing together both companies’ expertise, the Ranger Air 330MPX, an engine drive system that can be used for an array of worksite needs.
Features of the Ranger Air 330MPX include:
- Custom-engineered Vanair air compressor delivering industry-leading 40 CFM at 150 PSI
- Advanced multi-process Lincoln welding capabilities with 330-amp output
- Integrated battery charging and jump-start technology
- Enhanced user interface for improved operational efficiency
- Reduced maintenance requirements through innovative design
- Optimized footprint for work truck applications
- Field-tested durability in demanding environments.
