Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Custom-Engineered Solutions Maximize Efficiency for Autonomous Haul Trucks
/LAS VEGAS (March 3, 2026) — Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc., a global leader in off-highway haul truck customization, announces that all of its fully custom-engineered solutions can be seamlessly integrated with autonomous haul trucks to optimize their hauling operation. Philippi-Hagenbuch tailors all its equipment to fit each haul truck’s specific features. No matter which make and model of truck customers have, they can incorporate Philippi-Hagenbuch’s upgrades to overcome hauling challenges while achieving their desired level of fleet autonomy.
Experts from Philippi-Hagenbuch will discuss how their custom-engineered solutions elevate autonomous hauling operations March 3-7 at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Booth W42644.
“We’re hearing more customers talk about autonomy in hauling. We want them to know whenever they decide to incorporate an autonomous truck in their operation, they can come to us to ensure their autonomous trucks reach their full potential,” said Josh Swank, Philippi-Hagenbuch chief growth officer. “By making every piece of our equipment autonomous-compatible, we give customers confidence that their investment will continue to deliver maximum hauling efficiency as their operations evolve.”
As is the case with traditional haul trucks, each of Philippi-Hagenbuch’s engineered-to-order solutions will integrate seamlessly with autonomous trucks, ensuring the truck can operate how it was designed to. Philippi-Hagenbuch equipment works harmoniously with autonomous haul trucks’ control systems without human intervention. Each Philippi-Hagenbuch solution is autonomous-ready, including:
Autogate® Tailgates: Philippi-Hagenbuch’s first product in 1969 is still a go-to addition for customers who want to maximize their haul truck utilization. Tailgates increase hauling capacity by up to 20% while enhancing safety and extending tire life. The increased capacity proves effective for any material — hard and rocky or liquid. When equipped on an autonomous truck, the tailgate will open and close automatically when the truck’s control system raises and lowers the body, with no human intervention required.
HiVol® specialty bodies: Whether hauling mining payload, overburden, scrap metal, refuse or other material, Philippi-Hagenbuch’s ultra-high strength, abrasion-resistant HiVol bodies are designed to haul the greatest volumetric capacity. The company engineers each body to match the unique characteristics of the material being hauled, the truck’s rated weight and operational goals. When on an autonomous haul truck, a custom-engineered Philippi-Hagenbuch body will dump in exactly the same way as an OEM body.
HiVol Water Tanks: Each Philippi-Hagenbuch Water Tank is custom engineered to haul the greatest possible volume for the specific make and model of traditional or autonomous articulated and rigid frame haul trucks. The company’s patented Water Tanks feature a stable, square design and internal baffling system to improve stability and safety. Since Philippi-Hagenbuch custom engineers every water tank, the company will design the tank to fit the water distribution system and plumbing guidelines of any make of truck. This ensures a seamless fit and that Philippi-Hagenbuch’s water tank components will work harmoniously with autonomous truck distribution systems.
Rear Eject Bodies: Featuring safety, stability and increased productivity as hallmarks of their design, Philippi-Hagenbuch’s patented Rear Eject Bodies are the ideal solution for challenging hauling applications in general construction, road construction, sand and gravel, mine reclamation and underground hauling. They feature a blade to push materials out of the bed, eliminating the need to raise the body of the truck, allowing users to safely dump materials while in motion and in areas with overhead barriers. When an autonomous haul truck performs the dump function, rather than raising the body to dump material, the Rear Eject’s blade will eject material out of the body, then retract when the autonomous truck would typically return the body to position.
With more operations exploring the benefits of autonomous hauling, Philippi-Hagenbuch ensures all its fully custom solutions will keep operations efficient, safe and future-ready. With decades of innovation and forward-thinking engineering under its belt, Philippi-Hagenbuch helps customers haul whether their trucks are operated by a driver or fully autonomous.
To learn more about Philippi-Hagenbuch’s full line of custom haul truck equipment, visit www.philsystems.com.
About Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc.
Engineering innovative haul truck solutions for over 56 years, Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. is located in Peoria, Illinois and has been building equipment for off-highway haul trucks since 1969. During this time, PHIL has become the global leader in off-highway truck customization. In addition to their innovative tailgates, push blocks, rear-eject bodies and trailers, Philippi-Hagenbuch designs and builds end-dump bodies, trailers, sideboards, load ejectors and water tanks for nearly every make and model of articulated and rigid frame off-highway truck available. Engineered in Peoria, Illinois. Manufactured globally. For more information, visit www.philsystems.com.
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When equipped on an autonomous truck, Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Autogate® Tailgates will open and close automatically when the truck’s control system instructs it do so, with no human intervention required.
Whether hauling mining payload, overburden, scrap metal, refuse or other material, Philippi-Hagenbuch’s ultra-high strength, abrasion-resistant HiVol® bodies can be seamlessly incorporated to an autonomous haul truck.
For an operation wanting to convert an autonomous haul truck into a water truck, any water distribution system can be easily integrated with Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Water Tanks for a fully automated dust control solution.
When an autonomous haul truck performs the dump function, rather than raising the body to dump material, a Rear Eject’s blade will eject material out of the body and will retract when the autonomous truck would typically return the body to position.