Kenworth, Con-Tech Manufacturing, and Rihm Kenworth recently partnered to donate a special Kenworth T880S 11-yard Con-Tech BridgeKing Mixer to raise money for charity. The mixer truck was recently shown at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. 

During a live auction, the T880S mixer was sold to New London, Minnesota-based Crow River Construction for $260,000. 

“This auction is a significant fundraising initiative that resulted in a remarkable donation to charity organizations that all of us at Con-Tech deeply value,” said Dan Welsh, president of Con-Tech Manufacturing in Dodge Center, Minnesota. “We greatly appreciate Crow River Construction for purchasing this truck to help make this happen.”

All proceeds of the sale were given to Con-Tech-designated charities, including:

• Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Minnesota

• Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota

• St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

• Child Liberation Foundation

For Crow River Construction, the Kenworth T880S mixer made available during the auction presented an excellent opportunity for the company to add a new truck to its growing fleet. The T880S, with a set-forward front axle, helps mixer customers comply with federal bridge formulas. The truck is powered by a Paccar MX-11 engine. 

“The timing was perfect. We were looking to add another T880 mixer to our fleet when our contacts at Rihm Kenworth and Con-Tech reached out about the auction,” said Kraig Hanson, Crow River Construction owner. “It was awesome to purchase a new truck that’s a good fit for our operation while seeing that money donated to some incredible charity organizations that are making a difference in our local communities in Minnesota and beyond.” 

Crow River Construction, founded in 2013, specializes in sewer and water, and utility construction work in addition to its ready-mix services and aggregate material sales. Company-wide, the firm operates 28 Kenworth trucks, including T880, W990, and W900 models. Crow River Construction works with Rihm Kenworth – Sauk Centre, their local Kenworth dealer.

“Kenworth trucks make up the majority of our fleet, and they are very reliable for us,” said Hanson. “We have a great relationship with Rihm. They’ve done a great job supporting our company by equipping us with trucks that match our operational needs.” 

“It was great to team up with Con-Tech, Rihm Kenworth, and other contributing suppliers to build this truck and help raise money for some incredible charity organizations,” said Kyle Kimball, Kenworth director of marketing.