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Select Pete, Kenworth trucks getting Allison TC10 auto trans
The Allison TC10 offers a comprehensive five-year or 750,000-mile warranty.
March 23, 2017
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Knapheide confident in its new aluminum flat bed
Knapheide’s confidence in its new aluminum gooseneck flatbed comes through loud and clear. The new bed, constructed with aerospace technology utilizing military-grade aluminum extrusions, is 40 percent lighter on average than its steel counterpart and has been subjected to plenty of tough tests, including a cinder block drop challenge similar to one GM posted on […]
March 22, 2017
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Kenworth begins production of T880S
Two weeks ago, Kenworth kicked off production of its T880S, a set-forward front axle model. Kenworth Chief Engineer Patrick Dean says the T880S is offered with a set-forward front axle ranging from 14,600 pounds to 22,800 pounds, and is standard with the Paccar MX-13 engine with up to 510-hp and 1,850 lb-ft of torque. For weight-sensitive […]
March 22, 2017
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DewEze unveils no-idle hydraulic system for bucket trucks
Bucket trucks can quickly go green by adding a no-idle, battery-powered hydraulic system from DewEze. DewEze vice-president and national OEM sales manager Dennis Roberts unveiled the new system this week at The Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. “In the telecommunications market, the electrification of the truck is big,” Roberts explained while showing Hard Working Trucks […]
March 16, 2017
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Switch-N-Go reveals industry’s first detachable stainless steel dump body
Corrosion can be a real problem for carbon steel dump bodies. Switch-N-Go has developed a solution with the industry’s first detachable stainless steel dump body which is compatible with the company’s popular Easy-Slide subframe. “This is the first production grade, production ready, detachable stainless steel dump body,” Switch-N-Go Sales Manager Russ Wallace explained at a […]
March 16, 2017
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Test drive: Mack’s Granite MHD ‘baby 8’
The idea of a “tweener” or a baby 8 truck isn’t exactly new, but Mack’s approach with the Granite MHD is somewhat unique. In many cases, a Class 6 or 7 unit is spec’d up to give the smaller truck enough power and capability to move upwards of 60,000 pounds. This lowers the sticker price but […]
March 15, 2017
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Fuso adding gasoline powertrain to FE Series
Mitsubishi Fuso on Wednesday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis launched a new gasoline powertrain for its FE Series medium duty cabover. Powered by a 6-liter General Motors Vortec V8 and matched to Allison 1000 Series 6 speed automatic transmission, the truck will be available in all three Fuso models: FE130, FE160 and FE180. Each […]
March 15, 2017
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Ram Commercial launches Q Pro, expands augmented reality to make upfitting faster, easier
Ram Commercial today announced two new programs to assist commercial upfitters, dealers and customers in viewing, certifying and installing a variety of truck-mounted products. Ram Commercial’s Augmented Reality Upfit Configurator and Q Pro are both designed to make it easier and faster when it comes to determining the best work-related options for a Ram van […]
March 14, 2017
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GM opts for Duramax engine, Allison transmission in truck developed with Navistar
General Motors’s (GM) all-new Class 4/5 commercial truck – which is being developed jointly with Navistar and set to debut next year – will get GM’s Duramax engine under the hood and will be matched with an Allison transmission, the company announced Tuesday at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The Duramax/Allison combo has powered […]
March 14, 2017
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Eaton boosts GVW, horsepower rating on Procision 7-speed transmission
Eaton is adding to its horsepower and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) ratings for the company’s fuel efficient, dual clutch Procision 7-speed transmissions. Horsepower ratings jumped from 260 to 300, with maximum GVW ratings increased to 35,000 pounds on air brake-equipped vehicles and 33,000 pounds on Park Pawl-equipped vehicles. By extending the horsepower and GVW ratings […]
March 14, 2017
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Allison updates FuelSense platform
An enhanced “Acceleration Rate Management” feature mitigates aggressive driving by automatically controlling engine torque.
March 14, 2017
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Peterbilt Model 220 gets aftertreatment, PTO & battery box redesign
Peterbilt has redesigned several new features and options for its Model 220 that result in weight savings and improved performance and serviceability. A new vertical exhaust featuring a single canister aftertreatment system replaces a dual canister design and saves up to 100 lbs. per unit while also increasing the Model 220’s cab-to-axle distance by six inches. The […]
March 14, 2017
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Isuzu’s engine durability rating is on the rise
Isuzu Commercial Truck announced today that the B10 durability rating of its 4HK1-TC diesel engine has been increased to 375,000 miles. The announcement this morning at the National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) 2017 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. A B10-life rating is an industry-standard gauge provided by engine makers to help consumers determine the long-term […]
March 13, 2017
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Kenworth adds all wheel drive configuration to T880
Kenworth has added an all-wheel drive configuration to its T880, the company announced Tuesday. The front drive axle is installed at the Kenworth factory, which Kenworth Marketing Director Kurt Swihart says speeds delivery time and saves costs. “We see our all-wheel drive T880 being used in oil fields, configured as an off-road crane, in utility and construction […]
March 7, 2017
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GM enlists Spireon to boost commercial telematics platform
General Motors (GM) announced Thursday its partnership with Spireon, the largest aftermarket telematics provider in the U.S., in a move that is designed to offer the company’s commercial customers richer access to vehicle data from a single secure source. Between its OnStar service, 4G LTE WiFi capabilities and telematics suite, GM has more than 50,000 […]
March 2, 2017
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Mack launches non-disruptive Over The Air update system
Mack Trucks today launched Mack Over The Air (OTA), enabling customers to update software without disrupting their schedules. Mack announced the offer at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. “Mack Over The Air represents the next step in Mack’s industry-leading approach to uptime,” said David Pardue, vice president […]
February 28, 2017
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Ox Bodies debuts lighter steel dump body
OxBodies Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Bray says the body designed to transport sand, dirt, asphalt and small construction aggregates.
February 14, 2017
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Altec introduces truck cranes for track carriers
Altec announced the launch of two truck cranes for track carriers. Altec’s AC40-152S and AC45-127S are now available for the new Prinoth Panther T22. The features of the AC40-152S and AC45-127S are maintained from the chassis-mounted variants, but are now paired with a tracked machine to allow customers to access hard-to-reach jobsites. The new Prinoth […]
February 14, 2017
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