
Why Was The World’s First Giant Dumptruck Never Produced?
The ultra-class haul truck is the largest type of dumptruck that has ever been made but the first and most famous of them would never enter full production.





Sleator Plant is a proud suppler of Genie Access Equipment, Rokbak Articulated Hauliers, Mecalac Construction, Sany, and Bandit Forestry Equipment.
Genie Access Equipment, Rokbak, Mecalac Construction Equipment and Sany excavators.
Sleator Plant is your local capital equipment solution provider, specialising in the supply of machinery to the construction and material rehandling sectors, amongst others. Expert advice, competitive pricing and a professional, courteous service are guaranteed. At Sleator Plant, we have carefully selected a portfolio of products supplied by world market-leading manufacturers.
Innovative, value for money, quality engineered equipment you can trust. Sleator Plant is part of the Ballyvesey Holdings group of companies.
We’ve invested in SANY over the past few years, and they’ve given us consistently good service, reliability and very good backup. That would be our experience with the SANY machines and Sleator Plant. I find Sleator excellent to work with.

Managing Director
We are proud dealers for world-leading manufacturers, bringing the latest in high-performance machinery and innovative technology to construction and quarrying professionals across Ireland.
As a global leader in excavation, SANY provides robust and reliable machinery. Their range of excavators, telehandlers and rollers delivers industry-leading performance and efficiency for any construction site.
Mecalac offers innovative, multifunctional equipment designed for urban construction sites. Their compact machines provide superior agility, speed, and versatility to maximise productivity.
Rokbak specialises in powerful articulated hauliers built for the toughest environments. These durable machines ensure high-capacity and exceptional reliability for heavy infrastructure tasks.
Genie is the premier name in aerial work platforms and material lifts. Their equipment provides safe, efficient access for working at height across various industrial applications.
Bandit Industries has built a reputation for manufacturing, and supporting high-quality tree care and recycling equipment that provides years of dependable service.
Whether you are looking for expert advice on your next machinery purchase or require technical assistance from our manufacturer-trained service team, we are here to help. Our dedicated experts are committed to providing first-class solutions for the construction and material handling sectors across Ireland.

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