December 2019
CIM Announces Donation By Mack Trucks and McNeilus for 2020 Auction at World of Concrete
CIM is pleased to announce that the signature item for our annual auction at World of Concrete is a Mack ® Granite ® Boost-A-Load mixer donated by Mack Trucks, Inc. and equipped with a McNeilus® FLEX Controls™ Bridgemaster® Mixer. 

"Mack Trucks and McNeilus have stepped up by making a significant donation to support the CIM Auction,” said Ben Robuck, CIM Auction Committee Chairman. “This mixer truck will help ensure a successful CIM Auction at the 2020 World of Concrete. We are very appreciative of the support from Mack Trucks and McNeilus. It speaks volumes to their commitment to the concrete industry and the importance these leading companies place on the CIM program.”
" McNeilus is proud to continue our support of the CIM program and invest in future leaders that will advance the industry,” commented Robert Monchamp, Vice President and General Manager of McNeilus Mixers and London Machinery. “We believe in this program and its mission,” continued Monchamp. “At McNeilus, we continue to innovate and invest in technology to help push the industry forward. The CIM program mirrors our commitment to support our ever-changing concrete industry and gives these graduates the skills to excel.” 
"The Concrete Industry Management program is creating strong leaders and employees in the concrete industry, which is a very important market segment for Mack Trucks,” said Tim Wrinkle, Mack Construction Product Manager. “We are proud to once again support CIM with a donation of a Mack Granite model to the auction.”
Specifications for this signature item include:
The Mack ® Granite ® Boost-A-Load mixer includes:
  • VIN 1M2GR2GC6LM017698
  • Model – Granite 2019 GR64FR
  • Engine – Mack MP7-375C, 375 hp @ 1360 lb.ft. torque
  • Engine Brake – Mack PowerLeash
  • Cleartech® One emissions system
  • Transmission – MACK TMD14AFO-HD mDRIVE HD 14 SP, Ultra-Low Creeper/ Multi-Speed Reverse (Overdrive)
  • Wheelbase – 248-inch
  • Frame – STEEL – 300mm X 90mm X 9.5mm -- (11.81" X 3.54" X 0.37")
  • Front axle – Mack FXL20, 20,000 lb.
  • Rear axle – Mack S462R, 46,000 lb., CRD 150/151 Mack Carrier, RAR 3.56
  • Rear auspension – HMX 460, 46,000 lb.
  • Tires: 425/65R22.5 L Bridgestone M864, 11R22.5 H Bridgestone M799
  • Brakes – Meritor “S” CAM with Bendix ABS with Traction Control 6S/6M
  • Fuel tank – LH 72 Gallon 26-inch D-shaped sleeved tank with integrated DEF tank
  • Interior – trim level: Premium package, steel gray
  • Paint color- white - 900884
  • Guarddog Connect With 4G/LTE And WLAN system with diagnostic services
 
Extras:
  • Updated interior for better driver interface and ergonomics
  • Full-color dash and instrument cluster with 5-inch copilot screen
  • Mack premium seats developed with Sears seating for best-in-class comfort and durability
  • Power windows and locks
  • Self-cancelling turn signals
  • Flat bottom steering wheel with cruise and radio switches
  • Two-piece windshield
  • Alcoa LVL ONE Alum wheels
  • Bright finish options: grill, air intakes, mirrors, DPF cover
  • Stainless steel sun visor
  • Auxiliary air tank capacity for one extra lift axle included
  • Driver controlled inter-wheel differential lock all RR axles
  • Premium stereo, CD-player, MP3, weatherband
  • Mixer Boc Xmber - steel rolled flanged for REPTO pump
 
The McNeilus® FLEX Controls™ Bridgemaster ® Mixer includes:
  • 11-cubic-yard M80 Series™ drum
  • 46-inch paver opening
  • Award-winning FLEX Controls™
  • GradeMaster™
  • 3-button joystick
  • Rear pendant keypad with 25-foot cable
  • PMP PMB 7.1 straight drive
  • Eaton motor and pump
  • 150-gallon lightweight aluminum water tank high-mount with 24-inch step
  • 3 solid weld steel extension chutes with vertical rear pedestal hanging rack
  • Flip up hopper with 4-inch drop
  • Poly collector bib
  • 2 Bridgemaster pressure guages – in cab with FLEX Controls and near combo block
  • 2 slump meters – in cab with FLEX Controls and illuminated meter on rear pedestal
  • Lighting package with night pour lights and strobe on rear pedestal
  • Step bumper
  • Recovery loop
  • Clear coat for extra protection with one color paint in white
  • Standard warranty
 
Also included with the mixer:
  • Delivery from Las Vegas to anywhere in lower 48 states
  • All FET tax paid
  • Mack extended warranty, 60 months/ 250,000 miles (Engine Plan 2, exhaust aftertreatment system, engine towing, transmission and clutch)

The annual auction will be held Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the North Hall Room N262 of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the live auction begins at 1 p.m. Once again this year, Internet bidding will be available on the Ritchie Bros. website. To participate in electronic auction bidding, bidders must register a week in advance. Those participating in the auction at World of Concrete can register on-site. For a full list of items, please visit the CIM website here.
There is still time to donate!

Auction proceeds benefit the National Steering Committee and directly support the current CIM programs.

Any item that your company can donate to the auction is greatly appreciated, from concrete and construction products to travel and sports packages, sports memorabilia and electronics! Download the auction donation package by clicking on the image on the left. We greatly appreciate any donation, large or small!
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