Medium-duty Class 4-6 (26,001-40,000 lb. GVWR)
Navistar enters market with TerraStar
Like many light- and heavy-duty OEMs, several medium-duty truck makers are launching new models and introducing big redesigns, updated engines and revamped platforms, along with a few other touchups worth noting, such as added technologies and safety features. Here are some highlights of what to expect:
FREIGHTLINER
Freightliner Trucks’ improvements to the Business Class M2 106V include a larger radiator, new hood and improved headlight system to further enhance the truck’s versatility and performance. The larger 1,200-square-inch radiator can accommodate up to 380 hp with an automatic transmission and up to 80,000 pounds GVW. The truck’s new Blend-Air intake system pulls air from under and outside the hood, which helps the stream of air when snow and debris may otherwise constrict airflow. The composite headlights feature complex reflectors with halogen bulbs that are easy to replace and available at auto and truck supply stores.
HINO
Hino’s ambulance-specific version of its 2011 model-year 258ALP Class 6 chassis has a cab and chassis designed for maximum maneuverability, reliable performance and ample power for the demands of the emergency rescue market. The vehicle features a new Hendrickson suspension that allows a 28-inch frame height as required by the ambulance industry. In addition, the diesel exhaust fluid tank on Hino trucks now accommodates 4.7 gallons, allowing the vehicle to travel as many as 2,500 miles before refilling.
ISUZU
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America launched three higher GVWR models: the NPR-HD (14,500 pounds GVWR), NQR (17,950 pounds GVWR) and NRR (19,500 pounds GVWR). The trucks are powered by an updated version of the company’s 4HK1-TC 5.2L engine.
KENWORTH
Available for the T270 are factory-installed front drive axles for utility service, construction vehicles, oilfield service and boom trucks, in addition to municipal applications such as fire and emergency vehicles. The front drive axle is available in ratings ranging from 10,000 to 14,000 pounds on T270s equipped with a Paccar PX-6 engine, and up to 16,000 pounds when equipped with a Paccar PX-8 engine. Kenworth’s medium-duty trucks also now feature enhanced multiplex instrumentation, the Kenworth Driver Information Center and modern dash styling. The company also has enhanced its componentry packaging for its T270 diesel-electric hybrid model and has added a new inverter design.
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is using engines equipped with BlueTec technology developed by Mitsubishi Fuso and Daimler AG. BlueTec uses selective catalytic reduction to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by treating the downstream exhaust gas with diesel exhaust fluid; once in the SCR catalyst, the NOx in the exhaust gas reacts with the DEF to form water and nitrogen. A DEF gauge is integrated into the instrument panel to allow the driver to monitor the DEF tank level. In addition, onboard diagnostics will monitor the function of the emissions system to maintain U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2010 compliance and communicate the system’s status to the driver.
NAVISTAR
The International TerraStar is a conventional truck design built on a strong, durable commercial-duty platform. International engineers designed the TerraStar with a large front windshield for premium visibility, a 107-inch BBC (bumper to back-of-cab) length and a 44-foot curb-to-curb turning radius, while a spacious cab allows plenty of room for three adults to fit comfortably in the front seat. The TerraStar – which will be offered with optional extended cab or crew cab configurations – initially will be available with a 4×2 drivetrain, with a 4×4 drivetrain planned for 2011. The TerraStar will feature International’s Diamond Logic electrical system, an advanced electrical multiplexing architecture.
UD TRUCKS
UD Trucks North America’s new trucks are powered by the company’s new GH7 six-cylinder diesel engine that is available with performance ratings of 245 and 280 hp and uses selective catalytic reduction while meeting the Certified Clean Idle standard. The trucks also are designed to be more aerodynamic, quieter and driver-friendly.
WORKHORSE
Workhorse Custom Chassis’ W62 chassis now is powered by a GM Vortec 6.0L gasoline engine that replaces the previous Vortec 8.1L gasoline engine and uses variable valve timing (VVT) that enables the powertrain to take advantage of late intake valve closing for greater efficiency. The W62 also is offered with an International MaxxForce 7 diesel.
DODGE
Dodge Chassis Cab 4500
RAM
Model: Chassis Cab 4500, 5500 2WD/4WD Regular/Quad
Payload (lb.): 7,790-11,980
Wheelbase (in.): 144.5-204.5
Length overall (in.): 235.3-295.3
CA (in.): 60-120
Gas Engine: 5.7L V8
HP @ rpm: 383 @ 5600
Diesel Engine: Turbo 6.7L V8
HP @ rpm: 305 @ 2900
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 610 @ 1600
GVWR (lb.): 16,000-19,500
FORD
Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT
E SUPER DUTY
Model: E-450 Cutaway/Stripped Chassis
Payload (lb.): 8,085-9,490
Wheelbase (in.): 158-176
Length overall (in.): 261.1
BBC (in.): 84
Gas Engine: 5.4L V8
HP @ rpm: 255 @ 4500
Gas Engine: 6.8L V10
HP @ rpm: 305 @ 4250
Diesel Engine: 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 235 @ 3150
GVWR (lb.): 13,990-14,500
F SUPER DUTY SERIES
Model: F-450/F-550 Pickup/Chassis Regular/Super/Crew Cab XL/XLT
Axle: 4×2/4×4
Payload (lb.): 4,920-12,711
Wheelbase (in.): 141-201
Length overall (in.): 226-286
BBC (in.): 118.2-153.6
CA (in.): 60-120
Gas Engine: 6.2L V8
Gas Engine: 6.8L V10
HP @ rpm: 362 @ 4750
Diesel/B20 Engine: 6.7L V8
HP @ rpm: 325-350 @ 3000
GVWR (lb.): 13,050-19,500
FREIGHTLINER
Freightliner Business Class M2 Extended Cab
BUSINESS CLASS M2
Model: Business Class M2 106/106V/M2e Hybrid
Axle: 4×2/4×4/6×4/6×6/8×4
Wheelbase (in.): 136-270
BBC (in.): 106 for Day Cabs, 132 for Extended Cabs; 154 for 4-door Crew Cabs
CA (in.): 72-205
Diesel Engine: 170-380 hp (up to 470 hp for specialty markets)
GVWR (lb.): 16,000-80,000
HINO
Hino 268 Chassis Cab
Model: 238
Wheelbase (in.): 175-253
Length overall (in.): 278.6-390.6
BBC (in.): 108
CA (in.): 107.6-185.6
Engine: Hino J08E-VC
HP @ rpm: 220 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 520 @ 1500
GVWR (lb.): 23,000
Model: 258ALP/258LP
Wheelbase (in.): 152-271
Length overall (in.): 242.6-390.6
BBC (in.): 108
CA (in.): 84.6-203.6
Engine: Hino J08E-VC
HP @ rpm: 220 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 520 @ 1500
GVWR (lb.): 25,500-25,550
Model: 268/268A
Wheelbase (in.): 152-271
Length overall (in.): 242.6-390.6
BBC (in.): 108
CA (in.): 84.6-203.6
Engine: Hino J08E-VC
HP @ rpm: 220 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 520 @ 1500
GVWR (lb.): 25,950
ISUZU
Isuzu NPR Van Body
NPR
Model: NPR-HD (Crew Cab available)
Wheelbase (in.): 109-176
Length overall (in.): 200.5-267.5
CA (in.): 86.5-153.5
Diesel Engine: 5.2L Turbo/
Intercooled 4HK1-TC
HP @ rpm: 210 @ 2550 (AT)/190 @ 2650 (MT)
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 441 @ 1850-2550 (AT)/387 @ 1600-2650 (MT)
GVWR (lb.): 14,500
NQR
Model: NQR (Crew Cab
available)
Wheelbase (in.): 109-200
Length overall (in.): 200.5-291.5
CA (in.): 86.5-177.5
Diesel Engine: 5.2L Turbo/
Intercooled 4HK1-TC
HP @ rpm: 210 @ 2550 (AT)/190 @ 2650 (MT)
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 441 @ 1850-2550 (AT)/387 @ 1600-2650 (MT)
GVWR (lb.): 17,950
NRR SERIES
Model: NRR
Wheelbase (in.): 109-212
Length overall (in.): 200.5-303.5
CA (in.): 86.5-189.5
Diesel Engine: 5.2L Turbo/
Intercooled 4HK1-TC
HP @ rpm: 210 @ 2550 (AT)/190 @ 2650 (MT)
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 441 @ 1850-2550 (AT)/387 @ 1600-2650 (MT)
GVWR (lb.): 19,500
KENWORTH
Kenworth T170
CLASS 5-6 CONVENTIONAL
Model: T170 Straight Truck
Axle: 4×2
Wheelbase (in.): 152-245
BBC (in.): 108.9
Diesel engine: Paccar 6.7L PX-6
HP: 200-300
Torque (lb-ft): 520-660
GVWR (lb.): 19,500
Model: T270 Diesel/
Hybrid-Electric
Axle: 4×2/4×4
Wheelbase (in.): 140-272
BBC (in.): 108.9
Diesel engine: Paccar 6.7L PX-6
HP @ rpm: 200-325 @ 2600
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 520-750 @ 1600
Diesel engine: Paccar 8.6L PX-8
HP: 240-330
Torque (lb-ft): 660-1,000
GVWR (lb.): 26,000
CLASS 5-6 CABOVER
Model: K260
Axle: 4×2/4×4
Wheelbase (in.): 154-213
BBC (in.): 63.2
Diesel engine: Paccar 5.9L PX-6
HP @ rpm: 220/240 @ 2200
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 600 @ 1200-1700
GVWR (lb.): 26,000
MITSUBISHI FUSO
Mitsubishi Fuso FK200
FE SERIES
Model: FE145
Payload (lb.): 8,505
Wheelbase (in.): 114.6-176
Length overall (in.): 227.2-288.6
CA (in.): 86-147.4
Diesel engine: 4.9L Turbo/
Intercooled
HP @ rpm: 185 @ 2700
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 391 @ 1600
GVWR (lb.): 14,500
Model: FE145 Crew Cab
Payload (lb.): 8,065
Wheelbase (in.): 165.4
Length overall (in.): 254.3
CA (in.): 103.4
Diesel engine: 4.9L Turbo/
Intercooled
HP @ rpm: 185 @ 2700
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 391 @ 1600
GVWR (lb.): 14,500
Model: FE180
Payload (lb.): 11,765
Wheelbase (in.): 114.6-189.4
Length overall (in.): 228.2-302.0
CA (in.): 86-160.8
Diesel engine: 4.9L Turbo/
Intercooled
HP @ rpm: 185 @ 2700
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 391 @ 1600
GVWR (lb.): 17,995
FK SERIES
Model: FK200
Payload (lb.): 12,005
Wheelbase (in.): 179.9-218.1
Length overall (in.): 301.4-357.3
CA (in.): 140.4-178.3
Diesel engine: 7.5L Turbo/
Intercooled
HP @ rpm: 243 @ 2600
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 514 @ 1400
GVWR (lb.): 19,850
Model: FK260
Payload (lb.): 17,290
Wheelbase (in.): 145.7-253.9
Length overall (in.): 257.7-415.9
CA (in.): 110.3-218.6
Diesel engine: 7.5L Turbo/
Intercooled
HP @ rpm: 243 @ 2600
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 514 @ 1400
GVWR (lb.): 23,250-25,995
FM SERIES
Model: FM330
Payload (lb.): 22,680
Wheelbase (in.): 181.9-239.4
Length overall (in.): 312.8-408.5
CA (in.): 146.9-204
Diesel engine: 7.5L Turbo/
Intercooled
HP @ rpm: 243 @ 2600
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 514 @ 1400
GVWR (lb.): 32,900
NAVISTAR
International TerraStar
INTERNATIONAL TERRASTAR
Model: Day Cab/Extended Cab/Crew Cab
Axle: 4×2
Wheelbase (in.): 107
BBC (in.): 107
Diesel Engine: MaxxForce 7
HP: 300
Torque (lb-ft): 660
Front axle (lb.): 6,000-7,000
Rear axle (lb.): 10,000-13,500
INTERNATIONAL CITYSTAR SERIES
Model: CF500
Axle: 4×2
Wheelbase (in.): 113-167
BBC (in.): 63.3
CA (in.): 84-138
Diesel Engine: 4.5L V6 (MaxxForce 5)
HP @ rpm: 200 @ 2700
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 440 @ 1850
GVWR (lb.): 16,000
Model: CF600
Axle: 4×2
Wheelbase (in.): 113-185
BBC (in.): 63.3
CA (in.): 84-156
Diesel Engine: 4.5L V6 (MaxxForce 5)
HP @ rpm: 200 @ 2700
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 440 @ 1850
GVWR (lb.): 17,999-19,500
INTERNATIONAL DURASTAR SERIES
Model: 4100
Axle: 4×2 LP
Wheelbase (in.): 140-217
Length overall (in.): 219-353
BBC (in.): 107-150.9
CA (in.): 73-150
Diesel Engine: 230 hp (MaxxForce 7)
GVWR (lb.): 17,800-19,500
Model: 4300/4300 LP
Axle: 4×2/4×4/6×4/4×2 LP
Wheelbase (in.): 128-254/140-254
Length overall (in.): 207-390/219-390
BBC (in.): 107-150.9
CA (in.): 61-187/73-187
Diesel Engine: 200-300 hp (MaxxForce 7)/300 hp (MaxxForce DT)/330 hp (MaxxForce 9)/210-255 hp (DT466)
GVWR (lb.): 23,500-37,000/23,500-27,000
Model: 4400/4400 LP
Axle: 4×2/4×4/6×4/4×2 LP
Wheelbase (in.): 140-254/140-254/152-254
Length overall (in.): 219-390/219-390/255-390
BBC (in.): 107-150.9
CA (in.): 73-187/73-187/85-187
Diesel Engine: 300 hp (MaxxForce 7)/300 hp (MaxxForce DT)/225-330 hp (MaxxForce 9)/285 hp (MaxxForce 10)
GVWR (lb.): 25,500-44,000/23,500-27,000/44,000-54,000
Model: 4400 Mid-Cab Tractor
Axle: 4×2
Wheelbase (in.): 128-300
Length overall (in.): 210.9-230.9
BBC (in.): 107-150.9
CA (in.): 68.9-88.9
Diesel Engine: 225-300 hp (MaxxForce 9)/ 310-330 hp (MaxxForce 10)
GVWR (lb.): 29,000-35,000
Model: Hybrid Conventional/Extended Cab
Axle: 4×2
Wheelbase (in.): 152-254
BBC (in.): 107-150.9
Diesel Engine: 225 hp (DT)
Transmission: Eaton Fuller hybrid drive 6-speed automated manual, with or without ePTO
Front axle (lb.): 8,000-14,000
Rear axle (lb.): 12,200-23,000
PETERBILT MOTORS CO.
Peterbilt 330
CONVENTIONAL
Model: 325
Wheelbase (in.): 150-274
BBC (in.): 106
Diesel engine: Paccar 6.7L PX-6
HP: 200-300
Torque (lb-ft): 520-620
GVWR (lb.): 19,500
Model: 330 Diesel/
Hybrid-Electric
Wheelbase (in.): 150-274
BBC (in.): 106
Diesel engine: Paccar 6.7L PX-6
HP: 200-325
Torque (lb-ft): 520-860
GVWR (lb.): Up to 26,000
CABOVER
Model: 210
EBBC (in.): 63.2
Diesel engine: Paccar 5.9L PX-6
HP: 220
Torque (lb-ft): 600
GVWR (lb.): 26,000
Model: 220
EBBC (in.): 67.9
Diesel engine: Paccar 5.9L PX-6
HP: 220-280
Torque (lb-ft): 600
GVWR (lb.): Up to 33,000
UD TRUCKS
UD Truck
Model: UD1800CS
Payload (lb.): 11,185-11,495
Wheelbase (in.): 142.52-196.85
CA (in.): 115.55-169.88
Length overall (in.): 248.62-331.69
Diesel Engine: GH7 6.0L
HP @ rpm: 245-280 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 376 @ 1600
GVWR (lb.): 17,995
Model: UD1800HD
Payload (lb.): 10,330-10,670
Wheelbase (in.): 148.43-216.54
CA (in.): 112.17-180.28
Length overall (in.): 258.46-359.65
Diesel Engine: GH7 6.0L
HP @ rpm: 245-280 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 506 @ 1500
GVWR (lb.): 17,995
Model: UD2000
Payload (lb.): 11,835-12,175
Wheelbase (in.): 148.43-216.54
CA (in.): 112.17-180.28
Length overall (in.): 258.46-359.65
Diesel Engine: GH7 6.0L
HP @ rpm: 245-280 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 506 @ 1500
GVWR (lb.): 19,500
Model: UD2300LP
Payload (lb.): 14,930-15,340
Wheelbase (in.): 147.44-215.55
CA (in.): 112.17-180.28
Length overall (in.): 258.46-359.65
Diesel Engine: GH7 6.0L
HP @ rpm: 245-280 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 506 @ 1500
GVWR (lb.): 23,000
Model: UD2300DH
Payload (lb.): 14,555-14,965
Wheelbase (in.): 147.44-215.55
CA (in.): 112.17-180.28
Length overall (in.): 258.46-359.65
Diesel Engine: GH7 6.0L
HP @ rpm: 245-280 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 506 @ 1500
GVWR (lb.): 23,000
Model: UD2600
Payload (lb.): 15,945-16,465
Wheelbase (in.): 150.39-253.94
CA (in.): 118.27-221.81
Length overall (in.): 245.67-418.5
Diesel Engine: GH7 6.0L
HP @ rpm: 245-280 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 506 @ 1500
GVWR (lb.): 25,995
Model: UD2600LP
Payload (lb.): 16,085-16,600
Wheelbase (in.): 150.39-253.94
CA (in.): 118.27-221.81
Length overall (in.): 245.67-418.5
Diesel Engine: GH7 6.0L
HP @ rpm: 245-280 @ 2500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 506 @ 1500
GVWR (lb.): 25,995
UTILIMASTER
Utilimaster Roll-up Truck Body
AEROMASTER WALK-IN VAN
Model: Ford, Freightliner, Workhorse
Wheelbase (in.): 125-208
Length overall (ft.): 11-22
Interior body height (in.): 73-85
Interior body width (in.): 78.5-93.5
Distance between wheel wells (in.): 41
METROMASTER PARCEL DELIVERY VEHICLE
Model: Ford, GM
Length overall (ft.): 10 or 12
Interior body height (in.): 78
Interior body width (in.): 79
Exterior body width (in.): 81
GVWR (lb.): 9,500
UTILIVAN PARCEL DELIVERY VEHICLE
Model: Ford, GM
Length overall (ft.): 10-17
Width overall (in.): 80 or 96
Interior body width (in.): 92.25-95
GVWR (lb.): 14,500
TRADEMASTER PARCEL DELIVERY VEHICLE
Model: Ford, GM/Isuzu, Hino, Freightliner, Mitsubishi Fuso
Body size (ft.): 10, 12, 14
Width overall (in.): 80, 90, 96
Wheelbase (in.): 109-217
Height overall (ft.): 92-116
Interior body width (in.): 46, 49
Interior body length (in.): 119-177
Interior body height (in.): 60.5-78
TRUCK BODY
Model length (ft.): 9-28
Height overall (ft.): 72-108
Interior body length (in.): 108.5-339.5
Interior body height (in.): 72.75-108.75
Interior body width (in.): 92.25-95
WORKHORSE
Workhorse W62 Gas Chassis
W62
Wheelbase (in.): 157-218
Gas Engine: GM Vortec 6.0L V8
HP @ rpm: 310 @ 3750
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 455 @ 3200
Diesel Engine: International MaxxForce 7
HP @ rpm: 200 @ 2700
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm: 440 @ 1800
GVWR (lb.): 19,500-23,500
– Compiled by Dean Smallwood
About Makes & Models
Makes & Models is intended to give truck buyers a general overview of what’s available for 2011. Basic specs are provided, including wheelbases, GVWRs and engine choices, along with a capsule summary of what’s new from each manufacturer.
This is the second installment of Makes & Models, covering medium-duty vehicles in Classes 4-6. We covered light-duty (Classes 1-3) in September, and we’ll look at heavy-duty (Classes 7-8) in November. Keep in mind that these are preliminary listings, as new models, specs and features may be released later this year. n