VT800 specifications
· 134-inch BBC
· 43.1-inch front axle position
· Volvo D16 or Cummins ISX engines
· Eaton RTO, RTLO (10-, 13 – and 18-speed) or Eaton Autoshift (10- and 18-speed) transmissions
· 11.81 – x 3.54-inch frame rails
· 38,000 – 40,000-lb. Volvo air suspension
· 40,000 – 46,000-lb. Volvo non-torque reactive suspension
· 12,000 – 13,200-lb. front axle, spring suspension
· 40,000 – 46,000-lb. rear axle, Amboid, Meritor
High-horsepower daycab
Volvo Trucks North America has introduced a daycab version of its VT880, the VT800. The daycab, like the longhaul VT880, comes standard with a Volvo D16 engine, with horsepower ratings from 500 to 625, and torque of 1850 to 2250 lb.-ft. Typical applications are heavy-haul flatbed or lowboy, bulk haul, grain body, livestock hauler, tanker, and double – and triple-trailer combinations. Performance is enhanced by a 45-degree wheel cut, for a tight turning radius and maneuverability. Driver visibility is improved because of the sloping hood, the driver seating position and the huge one-piece windshield. Projection beam headlights also improve nighttime visibility on the right side of the truck, according to Volvo.
Volvo Trucks North America
(www.volvotrucks.us.com)
Modified platform slider system
Hendrickson’s INTRAAX platform sliders now accommodate a stop bar and feature additional cross-member openings for enhanced plumbing and wiring options. New platform slider boxes feature notches in the ends of the main rail for use with industry-standard stop bars. Furthermore, the pin boxes have been refined to provide a more robust seat for the stop bars. Platform sliders now come fitted with a redesigned D-shaped locking pin and modified collar, a revision that also pertains to all Hendrickson sliding suspension systems.
Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems
(www.hendrickson-intl.com)
Lubricants for vehicle lifts
Rotary has announced a line of lubricants formulated specifically for vehicle lifts. The Rotary Lubrication Products line includes grease, hydraulic lift fluid, oil fortifier and penetrating oil, all designed to meet strict OE standards, according to the company.
Rotary Lift
(www.rotarylift.com)
Protective wrap for equipment
Protective Packaging Corp. calls its ProtectWrap an “outdoor grade” shrink film that contains corrosion inhibitors and UV protection. ProtectWrap was conceived for applications requiring outdoor storage or transit of large pieces of equipment, such as tanks, compressors, electrical apparatus, generators, road equipment and cranes. According to the company, it will keep dust, bugs and other highway hazards off a protected product, as well as keep corrosion from happening without becoming brittle and cracking from sun exposure. The inflammable product, available in a thickness range of 4 to 10 millimeters, is available in rolls up to 40 feet wide and 200 feet long; larger coverage areas can be protected by overlapping material and bonding the sections with a heat gun. To apply, wrap the film around the equipment, then apply heat to the film; the film is designed to shrink around the product, cooling to a tight fit without sticking to the product. ProtectWrap, which can be removed easily with scissors or knife, won’t tear when punctured, the company says.
Protective Packaging Corp.
(www.protectivepackaging.net)
Folding portable ladder
The Deck Mate folding portable ladder is designed to allow safer, easier access to truck trailers, both vans and flatbeds. The ladder measures 30 inches when folded and is designed to unfold to a convenient working angle when attached to any trailer equipped with a matching bolt-on socket. According to the company, the strong, light Deck Mate weighs 20 pounds, yet provides a 400-pound capacity for loading and unloading. Safety features for the powder-painted ladder include anti-skid steps, reflective markers and non-pinch hinges, the company says.
Deck Mate
(www.deckmate.biz)
