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Model: MV
BBC: 107"
BA: 40"
Engine: Cummins™ B6.7 300 HP
Transmission: Allison 3500 RDS
Frame: 120,000 PSI
Front Axle: MFS-14-122 14K
Rear Axle: 21060D 21K
Rear Suspension: Multi-leaf 20K
Tire Manufacturer: Continental
Front Tires: 255/12R22.5
Front Tire Tread: HSR2
Rear Tires: 255/12R22.5
Rear Tire Tread: DH37
Base Warranty: 2 Years
Model: Mack MD6
BBC: 103"
BA: 40"
Engine: Cummins B6.7 260 HP
Transmission: Allison 2500 RDS
Frame: 120,000 PSI
Front Axle: MFS+ 10,000 lbs
Rear Axle: MS-21-13X 21,000 lbs
Rear Suspension: AL210 21,000 lbs
Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
Front Tires: 11R22.5
Front Tire Tread: R268
Rear Tires: 11R22.5
Rear Tire Tread: M760
Base Warranty: 2 Years
Model: 268A
BBC: 108"
BA: 40.6"
Engine: Hino JO8E-VB 260 HP
Transmission: Allison 2500 RDS
Frame: 80,000 PSI
Front Axle: MFS10 10,000 lbs
Rear Axle: RS-19-145 19,000 lbs
Rear Suspension: Semi-elliptical 21,000 lbs
Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
Front Tires: 11R22.5
Front Tire Tread: R268
Rear Tires: 11R22.5
Rear Tire Tread: M726EL
Base Warranty: 2 Years
Model: M2 106
BBC: 106"
BA: 41"
Engine: Detroit™ DD5™ 230 HP
Transmission: Allison 2500 HS
Frame: 120,000 PSI
Front Axle: DA-F-10.0-3 10,000 lbs
Rear Axle: DA-RS-19.0-4 19,000 lbs
Rear Suspension: AirLiner 21,000 lbs
Tire Manufacturer: BF Goodrich
Front Tires: 11R22.5
Front Tire Tread: ST230
Rear Tires: 11R22.5
Rear Tire Tread: DR444
Base Warranty: 2 Years
Available BBCs (Reg., Ext., Crew Cabs): 107", 132.9", 150.9"
Windshield Slope: 63 degrees
Cab Construction: Welded High Strength Steel
Available Cabs: Regular, 26" Extended, 44" Crew
Door Construction: Steel
Cab Suspension:
Standard: 4 Point Rubber Mounts
Optional: Air Ride
Widest Door Opening Angle: 64 degrees
Hood Design: 3-Piece Composite
Hood Tilt Effort: 11.4 lbs.
Hood Operation Dampening: Dampened Closing
Inside/Outside Air (snow valve): Not Available
Hood Hatch: Available
Available BBCs (Reg., Ext., Crew Cabs): 103"
Windshield Slope: 70 degrees
Cab Construction: Welded Steel
Available Cabs: Regular
Door Construction: Steel
Cab Suspension: Air Ride
Widest Door Opening Angle: 74 degrees
Hood Design: 1-Piece Composite
Hood Tilt Effort: 72.0 lbs.
Hood Operation Dampening: Dampened Open
Inside/Outside Air (snow valve): Not Available
Hood Hatch: Not Available
Available BBCs (Reg., Ext., Crew Cabs): 108", 138"
Windshield Slope: 75 degrees
Cab Construction: Welded Steel
Available Cabs: Regular, 30" Extended
Door Construction: Steel
Cab Suspension:
Standard: 4 Point Rubber Mounts
Widest Door Opening Angle: 69 degrees
Hood Design: 1-Piece Composite
Hood Tilt Effort: 22.0 lbs.
Hood Operation Dampening: Dampened Closing
Inside/Outside Air (snow valve): Not Available
Hood Hatch: Not Available
Available BBCs (Reg., Ext., Crew Cabs): 106", 132", 154"
Windshield Slope: 65 degrees
Cab Construction: Aluminum
Available Cabs: Regular, 26" Extended, 48" Crew
Door Construction: Steel
Cab Suspension:
Standard: 4 Point Rubber Mounts
Optional: Air Ride, Leaf Spring
Widest Door Opening Angle: 65 degrees
Hood Design: 1-Piece Composite
Hood Tilt Effort: 32.3 lbs.
Hood Operation Dampening: Dampened Open and Closing
Inside/Outside Air (snow valve): Not Available
Hood Hatch: Not Available
Width:
A-pillar to A-pillar at Dash: 69.25"
B-pillar to B-pillar at Dash: 72"
Cab Width at Shoulder Level: 78"
Cab Width at Hip Level: 72.5"
Centerline of Seat to Door at Hips: 14.25"
Depth:
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Dash: 44.5"
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Roof: 36.5"
Fuel Pedal Centerline to Back of Cab: 46.5"
Height:
Floor to Roof at Dash Edge: 51.25"
Floor to Roof at Seat Edge: 56.5"
Floor to Roof at B-pillar: 56.75"
Total Volume (cu. ft.): 93
Width:
A-pillar to A-pillar at Dash: 68.75"
B-pillar to B-pillar at Dash: 67.25"
Cab Width at Shoulder Level: 74.5"
Cab Width at Hip Level: 65.5"
Centerline of Seat to Door at Hips: 11.75"
Depth:
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Dash: 38.75"
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Roof: 35.25"
Fuel Pedal Centerline to Back of Cab: 45.5"
Height:
Floor to Roof at Dash Edge: 52.25"
Floor to Roof at Seat Edge: 56.5"
Floor to Roof at B-pillar: 56.5"
Total Volume (cu. ft.): 86
Width:
A-pillar to A-pillar at Dash: 70"
B-pillar to B-pillar at Dash: 73"
Cab Width at Shoulder Level: 79"
Cab Width at Hip Level: 74"
Centerline of Seat to Door at Hips: 15.25"
Depth:
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Dash: 45.5"
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Roof: 42"
Fuel Pedal Centerline to Back of Cab: 45"
Height:
Floor to Roof at Dash Edge: 54"
Floor to Roof at Seat Edge: 60"
Floor to Roof at B-pillar: 60"
Total Volume (cu. ft.): 105
Width:
A-pillar to A-pillar at Dash: 73.5"
B-pillar to B-pillar at Dash: 72"
Cab Width at Shoulder Level: 76.75"
Cab Width at Hip Level: 71.5"
Centerline of Seat to Door at Hips: 14.5"
Depth:
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Dash: 45.25"
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Roof: 39.5"
Fuel Pedal Centerline to Back of Cab: 45.5"
Height:
Floor to Roof at Dash Edge: 51.5"
Floor to Roof at Seat Edge: 56"
Floor to Roof at B-pillar: 49.5"
Total Volume (cu. ft.): 91
Frame Ratings:
Yield (PSI): 50,000, 80,000, 120,000
SM (in³): 10.74-20.11
RBM (in.-lbs.): 859,200 - 2,413,300
Number of Frames Available: 10
Available Reinforcements:
Full: Not Available
Patrial: Not Available
Low Pro Chassis Configuration: Available
Front of Frame Extensions: 20" Integral, 20" Bolt-On, 4" Bumper Extension
Fuel Tanks:
Type: D-Style/Cylindrical Aluminum
Total Capacity: 40-140 Gallons
Depth of Cross Section: D-Style (16", 19"), Cylindrical (24")
Exhaust ATD Configurations: Horizontal/Vertical
Location: RH Under Cab/RH Back of Cab
Exhaust Stack Configurations:
Vertical: Single
Horizontal: Single
DEF Tank Sizes: 5, 7, 15, 16.5 Gallons
Frame Ratings:
Yield (PSI): 120,000
SM (in³): 13.3-14.8
RBM (in.-lbs.): 1,370,000 - 1,547,000
Number of Frames Available: 2
Available Reinforcements:
Full: Not Available
Patrial: Not Available
Low Pro Chassis Configuration: Available
Front of Frame Extensions: Not Available
Fuel Tanks:
Type: Cylindrical Aluminum
Total Capacity: 50-90 Gallons
Depth of Cross Section: 22"
Exhaust ATD Configurations:
Mounting: Horizontal
Location: RH Under Cab
Exhaust Stack Configurations:
Vertical: Not Available
Horizontal: Single
DEF Tank Sizes: 6.6 Gallons
Frame Ratings:
Yield (PSI): 80,000, 120,000
SM (in³): 13.02-16.11
RBM (in.-lbs.): 2,063,800 - 3,866,400
Number of Frames Available: 3
Available Reinforcements:
Full: Not Available
Patrial: Not Available
Low Pro Chassis Configuration: Available
Front of Frame Extensions: 4" Extended Bumper
Fuel Tanks:
Type: Rectangular Aluminum
Total Capacity: 50-100 Gallons
Depth of Cross Section: 21"
Exhaust ATD Configurations:
Mounting: Horizontal
Location: RH Under Cab
Exhaust Stack Configurations:
Vertical: Single
Horizontal: Single
DEF Tank Sizes: 4.7 Gallons
Frame Ratings:
Yield (PSI): 50,000, 80,000, 120,000
SM (in³): 10.2-21.6
RBM (in.-lbs.): 508,000 - 3,715,000
Number of Frames Available: 12
Available Reinforcements:
Full: .25" Inner C-Channel
Patrial: .25" Partial Inner L-Sert
Low Pro Chassis Configuration: Available
Front of Frame Extensions: 8" Bolt-On
Fuel Tanks:
Type: Rectangular/Cylindrical Aluminum
Total Capacity: 28-200 Gallons
Depth of Cross Section: Rectangular: 12", 14", 18", Cylindrical: 23"
Exhaust ATD Configurations:
Mounting: Horizontal/Vertical
Location: RH Under Cab/LH/RH Back of Cab
Exhaust Stack Configurations:
Vertical: Single
Horizontal: Single
DEF Tank Sizes: 6, 13, 23 Gallons
Axle Configurations:
Set-Forward: Not Available
Set-Back: 40"
Front Axles: Dana Spicer, Meritor, Hendrickson NXT
Capacities: 8,000-14,700 lbs.
Front Drive Axles - Capacities: Not Available
Front Suspension:
Spring Type: Taper-leaf
Capacities: 8,000-14,700 lbs.
Standard Steering Gear: TRW TAS-40
inside Wheel Cut:
Left: 50 degrees
Right: 51 degrees
Measured Axle Track (211" WB LH): 27.8'
Rear Axles: Dana Spicer, Meritor
Single: 13,500-30,000 lbs.
Tandem: 34,000-40,000 lbs.
Rear Suspensions:
Spring: International® Vari-rate/Multi-leaf
Air: International Ride Optimized Suspension (IROS), Hendrickson HAS
Capacities: 13,500-40,000 lbs.
Axle Configurations:
Set-Forward: Not Available
Set-Back: 40"
Front Axles: Meritor
Capacities: 10,000-12,300 lbs.
Front Drive Axles - Capacities: Not Available
Front Suspension:
Spring Type: Taper-leaf
Capacities: 10,000-12,000 lbs.
Standard Steering Gear: Not Published
inside Wheel Cut:
Left: 47 degrees
Right: 46 degrees
Measured Axle Track (211" WB LH): 33.4'
Rear Axles: Meritor
Single: 17,000-21,000 lbs.
Tandem: Not Available
Rear Suspensions:
Spring: Multi-leaf
Air: AL
Capacities: 17,500-21,000 lbs.
Axle Configurations:
Set-Forward: Not Available
Set-Back: 40.6"
Front Axles: Meritor
Capacities: 8,000-14,000 lbs.
Front Drive Axles - Capacities: Not Available
Front Suspension:
Spring Type: Taper-leaf
Capacities: 8,000-14,000 lbs.
Standard Steering Gear: TRW THP-60
inside Wheel Cut:
Left: 50 degrees
Right: 49 degrees
Measured Axle Track (211" WB LH): 27.9'
Rear Axles: Meritor
Single: 17,500-23,000 lbs.
Tandem: Not Available
Rear Suspensions:
Spring: Semi-elliptical leaf
Air: Hendrickson Comfort Air
Capacities: 19,000-23,000 lbs.
Axle Configurations:
Set-Forward: Not Available
Set-Back: 41"
Front Axles: Detroit, Meritor
Capacities: 6,000-20,000 lbs.
Front Drive Axles - Capacities: 10,000-18,000 lbs.
Front Suspension:
Spring Type: Taper-leaf/Flat-leaf
Capacities: 6,000-20,000 lbs.
Standard Steering Gear: TRW TAS-64
inside Wheel Cut:
Left: 50 degrees
Right: 50 degrees
Measured Axle Track (211" WB LH): 27.9'
Rear Axles: Dana Spicer, Meritor, Detroit
Single: 17,500-31,000 lbs.
Tandem: 40,000-46,000 lbs.
Rear Suspensions:
Spring: Multi-leaf, Flat-leaf, TurTrac, Hendrickson RT, HAULMAAX
Air: AirLiner, Hendrickson PRIMAAX
Capacities: 12,500-46,000 lbs.
Panel Locations: In Cab, Passenger Side Dash-Top
Access: No Tools Required
Batteries: 2 to 4 Batteries
Amperage: 1,300-3,450 CCA
Battery Box:
Material: Steel, Galvanized Steel, Aluminum
Cover: Plastic, Polished Aluminum, Fiberglass
Location: LH/RH Under Cab, LH Back of Cab
Alternators: Delco-Remy, Leece-Neville
Amperage: 160-325
Jump Start Provision: Inside Battery Box, Remote Outside Battery Box
Circuit Protection: Manual Reset Circuit Breakers w/ Trip Indicators
Optional:
Upfitter Auxiliary Switches: Up to 30 Switches
Body Builder Wiring Access: Back of Cab, End of Frame
Panel Locations: In Cab, top middle of dash
Access: Tools required
Batteries: 2 Batteries
Amperage: 1,520 CCA
Battery Box:
Material: Steel
Cover: Composite
Location: RH Side Under Cab
Alternators: Delco-Remy
Amperage: 145
Jump Start Provision: Not Available
Circuit Protection: Solid-State and Fuses
Upfitter Auxiliary Switches: Not Available
Body Builder Wiring Access: Back of Cab, End of Frame
Panel Locations: In Cab, Passenger Side Dash
Access: No Tools Required
Batteries: 2 or 3 Batteries
Amperage: 1,300-1,850 CCA
Battery Box:
Material: Steel
Cover: Plastic
Location: LH Side Under Cab
Alternators: Delco-Remy
Amperage: 130-200
Jump Start Provision: Provision in block heater receptacle bracket (customer install)
Circuit Protection: Solid-State and Fuses
Upfitter Auxiliary Switches: Up to 5 Switches
Body Builder Wiring Access: Back of Cab, End of Frame
Panel Locations: Under Hood
Access: No Tools Required
Batteries: 2, 3 or 4 Batteries
Amperage: 1,850-4,400 CCA
Battery Box:
Material: Steel
Cover: Plastic, Aluminum, Diamond Plate
Location: LH Side Under Cab, Back of Cab
Alternators: Delco-Remy, Leece-Neville
Amperage: 160-320
Jump Start Provision: LH Back of Cab, Frame at Starter
Circuit Protection: Solid-State and Fuses
Optional: Spare Fuse Kit
Upfitter Auxiliary Switches: Up to 10 Switches
Body Builder Wiring Access: Back of Cab, End of Frame
Engine: B6.7L
Displacement (L): 6.7
Engine Block: Gray Iron
Fuel System: High Pressure Common Rail (HPCR)
Camshaft : SOHC
Turbocharger: Variable Geometry (VGT)
Horsepower: 200-360
Torque (lb.-ft.): 520-800
Dry Weight (lbs.): 1,150 lbs.
Life (B50/B10): Not Published
Warranty: 3 Years/Unlimited Miles
Maintenance Intervals²:
Engine: Cummins B6.7
Oil and Filter (miles): Up to 30,000
Fuel Filter (miles): 60,000
Coolant Filter (miles): Not Published
Valve Lash (miles): 150,000
DPF Cleaning (miles): 200,000
DEF Pump Filter (miles): 200,000
Engine: JO8E
Displacement (L): 8
Engine Block: Parent Bore
Fuel System: High Pressure Common Rail
Camshaft : SOHC
Turbocharger: Variable Geometry (VGT)
Horsepower: 220-260
Torque (lb.-ft.): 520-660
Dry Weight (lbs.): 1,458 lbs.
Life (B50/B10): 500,000 (B50)
Warranty: 2 Years/Unlimited Miles
Maintenance Intervals²:
Engine: JO8-EV
Oil and Filter (miles): 15,000
Fuel Filter (miles): 20,000
Coolant Filter (miles): Not Published
Valve Lash (miles): 50,000
DPF Cleaning (miles): No Interval Required
DEF Pump Filter (miles): 150,000
Engine: DD5
Displacement (L): 5.1
Engine Block: Rib Cast Iron
Fuel System: Advanced Common Rail
Camshaft : SOHC
Turbocharger: Variable Geometry (VGT)
Horsepower: 210-230
Torque (lb.-ft.): 575-660
Dry Weight (lbs.): 1,188 lbs.
Life (B50/B10): 400,000 (B10)
Warranty: 3 Years/250,000 Miles
Maintenance Intervals²:
Engine: Cummins DD5
Oil and Filter (miles): 35,000-50,000
Fuel Filter (miles): 35,000-50,000
Coolant Filter (miles): Not Published
Valve Lash (miles): 70,000-100,000
DPF Cleaning (miles): Dash light will illuminate
DEF Pump Filter (miles): 300,000
Manual Transmissions: Eaton Fuller: 6, 10-speed
Automated Transmissions: Eaton Fuller Advantage: 10-speed
Automatic Transmissions:
Allison: 1000, 2000, 3000 (HS, EVS, RDS, MH)
Speeds: 5, 6-speed
Shifter: Column Mounted Stalk Shifter, T-Handle Dash Mounted Shifter
PTO Locations:
Eaton Fuller: FR/FRO Manual: 6-Bolt
LH/RH Side/Rear Mount
Model/Size/Location:
Advantage Series: 6, 8-Bolt, LH Bottom/RH Side/Rear Mount
Allison: 1000, 2000: 6-Bolt, LH/RH Side Mount/Provision for Top (3000 Series) Mount
Allison: 3000: 10-Bolt, LH/RH Side, RH Top Mount
Clutches:
Eaton Fuller: Solo Advantage®, Kwik-Adjust, Maintenance Free, Adjustment Free
Manual Transmissions: Not Available
Automated Transmissions: Not Available
Automatic Transmissions:
Allison: 2000 (HS, RDS)
Speeds: 6-speed
Shifter: T-Handle- Lower Dash Mounted
PTO Size and Location: Allison: 2000: 6-Bolt, LH/RH Side Mount
Clutches: Not Available
Manual Transmissions: Eaton Fuller: 6-speed
Automated Transmissions: Not Available
Automatic Transmissions:
Allison: 2000, 3000 (HS, RDS)
Speeds: 6-speed
Shifter: T-Handle Console Mounted Shifter
PTO Size and Location:
Eaton Fuller: FR/FRO Manual: 6-Bolt, LH/RH Side/Rear Mount
Model/Size/Location:
Allison: 1000, 2000, 3000: 6-Bolt, LH/RH Side Mount
Clutches:
Eaton Fuller: Solo Advantage®
Manual Transmissions:
Eaton Fuller: 6, 7, 9, 10, 11-speed
Mercedes: 6-speed
Automated Transmissions:
Mercedes: MB Series: 6-speed
Automatic Transmissions:
Allison: 1000, 2000, 3000 (HS, RDS, TRV, EVS, MH) 4, 5, 6-speed
Shifter:
SmartShift Column Shifter
Push Button Dash Mounted Shifter
T-Handle Dash/Console Mounted Shifter
PTO Size and Location:
Eaton Fuller: FR/FRO/RT/RTO Manual: 6, 8-Bolt, LH/RH Side/Rear/LH Bottom Mount
Model/Size/Location:
Allison: 1000, 2000, 3000: 6-Bolt, LH/RH Side Mount
Mercedes: MBT: 6-Bolt, RH Bottom Mount
Clutches:
Eaton Fuller: Solo Advantage®
Maintenance Free, Adjustment Free
ZF-Sachs: Extended, Organic