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Model: RH613
BBC: 113"
BA: 50"
Engine: International A26, 430 HP
Transmission: Eaton UltraShift PLUS 16E313A 13-speed
Frame: 10.125" x 3.58" x .312"
Front Axle: Meritor MFS-13-143A 13.2k
Rear Axle: Meritor MT-40-14XCFR 40k
Rear Suspension: International IROS Air 40k
Fuel Capacity: 200 Gallons
Def Capacity: 15.9 Gallons
Tire Manufacturer: Michelin
Front Tires: 11R22.5
Front Tire Tread: X-Line
Rear Tires: 11R22.5
Rear Tire Tread: XDA
Base Warranty: 1 Year, 100,000 Miles
Model: New Cascadia 116
BBC: 113"
BA: 52"
Engine: Detroit DD13, 450 HP
Transmission: Eaton UltraShift PLUS 16E313A 13-speed
Frame: 10.125" x 3.58" x .312"
Front Axle: Meritor MFS-13-143A 13.2k
Rear Axle: Meritor MT-40-14XCFR 40k
Rear Suspension: International IROS Air 40k
Fuel Capacity: 200 Gallons
Def Capacity: 15.9 Gallons
Tire Manufacturer: Michelin
Front Tires: 11R22.5
Front Tire Tread: X-Line
Rear Tires: 11R22.5
Rear Tire Tread: XDA
Base Warranty: 1 Year, 100,000 Miles
Model: VNR64T300
BBC: 114"
BA: 51"
Engine: Volvo D13, 425 HP
Transmission: Volvo I-Shift ATO2612F 12-speed
Frame: 10.47" x 3.54" x.28"
Front Axle: Volvo VF12 12.5k
Rear Axle: Meritor MT-40-14X3C 40k
Rear Suspension: Volvo Air 38k
Fuel Capacity: 200 Gallons
Def Capacity: 18.5 Gallons
Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
Front Tires: 295/75R22.5
Front Tire Tread: R268
Rear Tires: 295/75R22.5
Rear Tire Tread: M710
Base Warranty: 1 Year, 100,000 Miles
Model: CXU613
BBC: 117"
BA: 52"
Engine: Mack MP8, 445 HP
Transmission: Mack TMD12AO 12-speed
Frame: 10.47" x 3.54" x.275"
Front Axle: Meritor MFS-131 12k
Rear Axle: Meritor MT-40-14X4C 40k
Rear Suspension: Mack MaxLite 40EZ 40k
Fuel Capacity: 175 Gallons
Def Capacity: 18.4 Gallons
Tire Manufacturer: Bridgestone
Front Tires: 295/75R22.5
Front Tire Tread: R283
Rear Tires: 295/75R22.5
Rear Tire Tread: M710
Base Warranty: 1 Year, 100,000 Miles
Cab Construction: Welded High-Strength Steel
Available Configurations:
Day Cab
Low Roof: 56"
Hi-Rise: 56"
Cab Suspension:
Standard: Air
Optional: None
Step Spacing Consistency:
Ground to Step, Step to Step, Step to Cab: 18.75", 19.25", 14"
Total Cab Sill Height: 52"
Average Spacing Difference: 3.5"
1st Cab Step to 2nd Cab Step Offset: 5.75"
Door Hinges: Internal
Widest Door Opening Angle: 63 Degrees
Hood Design: 3-Piece Composite
Hood Tilt Effort: 43.5 lbs
Hood Operation Dampening: Dampened Opening and Closing
Mirrors:
Mount Positioning: Rear of Leading Edge of Glass
Mount: Door-Mounted
Mount Types: C-loop, Pedestal
Available Auxiliary Mirrors: Hood, Down-View
Cab Construction: Welded and Riveted Aluminum
Available Configurations:
Day Cab
Mid Roof: 48", 60", 72"
High Roof: 60", 72"
Cab Suspension:
Standard: Air
Optional: None
Step Spacing Consistency:
Ground to Step, Step to Step, Step to Cab: 17", 17.75", 16.5"
Total Cab Sill Height: 51.21"
Average Spacing Difference: .83"
1st Cab Step to 2nd Cab Step Offset: 2.25"
Door Hinges: Internal
Widest Door Opening Angle: 70 Degrees
Hood Design: 3-Piece Composite
Hood Tilt Effort: 37.9 lbs
Hood Operation Dampening: Dampened Closing
Mirrors:
Mount Positioning: Rear of Leading Edge of Glass
Mount: Door-Mounted
Mount Types: Pedestal
Available Auxiliary Mirrors: Hood, Down-View
Cab Construction: Welded High-Strength Steel
Available Configurations:
Day Cab
Flat Roof: 42"
Mid Roof: 61"
Cab Suspension:
Standard: Mechanical (DC), Air (Sleepers)
Optional: Air (DC)
Step Spacing Consistency:
Ground to Step, Step to Step, Step to Cab: 19.5", 15.75", 15.75"
Total Cab Sill Height: 51"
Average Spacing Difference: 2.5"
1st Cab Step to 2nd Cab Step Offset: 4"
Door Hinges: Internal
Widest Door Opening Angle: 78 Degrees
Hood Design: 3-Piece Composite
Hood Tilt Effort: 39.1 lbs
Hood Operation Dampening: Dampened Closing, Partial Closing
Mirrors:
Mount Positioning: Forward of Leading Edge of Glass
Mount: Dual Cab and Door
Mount Types: C-Loop, Shroud
Available Auxiliary Mirrors: Hood, Down-View
Cab Construction: Welded Steel
Available Configurations:
Day Cab
Flat Top: 49"
Stand Up: 70"
Cab Suspension:
Standard: Air
Optional: None
Step Spacing Consistency:
Ground to Step, Step to Step, Step to Cab: 16.5", 18.75", 15"
Total Cab Sill Height: 50.25"
Average Spacing Difference: 2.5"
1st Cab Step to 2nd Cab Step Offset: 3.5"
Door Hinges: Internal
Widest Door Opening Angle: 88 Degrees
Hood Design: 3-Piece Composite
Hood Tilt Effort: 83.5 lbs
Hood Operation Dampening: Dampened Closing
Mirrors:
Mount Positioning: Rear of Leading Edge of Glass
Mount: Door-mounted
Mount Types: C-Loop
Available Auxiliary Mirrors: Hood, Down-View
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: 73.75"
B-pillar to B-pillar at Dash: 76.5"
Cab Width at Shoulder Level: 86.5"
Cab Width at Hip Level: 76.5"
Centerline of Seat to Door at Hips: 14"
Depth:
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Dash: 48.75"
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Roof: 40.75"
Fuel Pedal Centerline to Back of Cab: 45"
Height:
Floor to Roof at Dash Edge: 52.25"
Floor to Roof at Seat Edge: 62"
Floor to Roof at B-pillar: 61.75"
Total Volume (cu. ft.): 113.4
Width:
A-pillar to A-pillar at Dash: 73.5"
B-pillar to B-pillar at Dash: 78.5"
Cab Width at Shoulder Level: 84"
Cab Width at Hip Level: 74.25"
Centerline of Seat to Door at Hips: 13.5"
Depth:
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Dash: 48.25"
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Roof: 40.25"
Fuel Pedal Centerline to Back of Cab: 49.75"
Height:
Floor to Roof at Dash Edge: 53"
Floor to Roof at Seat Edge: 60.25"
Floor to Roof at B-pillar: 61.25"
Total Volume (cu. ft.): 117
Width:
A-pillar to A-pillar at Dash: 69"
B-pillar to B-pillar at Dash: 67.5"
Cab Width at Shoulder Level: 74.5"
Cab Width at Hip Level: 65"
Centerline of Seat to Door at Hips: 11.75"
Depth:
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Dash: 42.5"
A-pillar to Back of Cab at Roof: 39.5"
Fuel Pedal Centerline to Back of Cab: 47.75"
Height:
Floor to Roof at Dash Edge: 51.25"
Floor to Roof at Seat Edge: 58"
Floor to Roof at B-pillar: 58.25"
Total Volume (cu. ft.): 95
Frame Ratings:
Yield (PSI): 120,000
SM (in³): 14.18
RBM (in.-lbs.): 1,700,000 - 2,037,600
Available Reinforcements:
Full: Not Available
Patrial: .25" Inner C-Channel
Fifth Wheels: Jost, Fontaine, SAF Holland
Front of Frame Configuration: Straight
Fuel Tanks:
Type: Cynlindrical Aluminum
Total Capacity: 70-240 Gallons
Depth of Cross Section: 26"
Exhaust ATD Configurations: N/A
Location: RH Under Cab
Exhaust Stack Configurations:
Vertical: Single
Horizontal: Single
DEF Tank Sizes: 10.6, 15.9 Gallons
Frame Ratings:
Yield (PSI): 120,000
SM (in³): 14.18
RBM (in.-lbs.): 1,700,000 - 2,037,600
Available Reinforcements:
Full: Not Available
Patrial: .25" Inner C-Channel
Fifth Wheels: Jost, Fontaine, SAF Holland
Front of Frame Configuration: Straight
Fuel Tanks:
Type: Cynlindrical Aluminum
Total Capacity: 70-240 Gallons
Depth of Cross Section: 26"
Exhaust ATD Configurations: N/A
Location: RH Under Cab
Exhaust Stack Configurations:
Vertical: Single
Horizontal: Single
DEF Tank Sizes: 10.6, 15.9 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: A26
Displacement (L): 12.4L
Crankcase Material: Compacted Graphite Iron
Fuel System: 2500 Bar High-Pressure Common Rail
Camshaft: SOHC
Turbocharger: Variable Geometry
Horsepower: 365-475 (in RH)
Torque (lb.-ft.): 1,250 - 1,750
Dry Weight (lbs.): 2,299 lbs
Life (B50/B10): 1,200,000 (B10)
Warranty: 2 Years, Unlimited Miles, Unlimited Hours
Engine: Detroit DD12
Displacement (L): 12.8L
Crankcase Material: Ribbed Cast Iron
Fuel System: Amplified Common Rail
Camshaft: DOHC
Turbocharger: Asymmetric
Horsepower: 350 - 505
Torque (lb.-ft.): 1,250 - 1,850
Dry Weight (lbs.): 2,487 lbs
Life (B50/B10): 1,000,000 (B50)
Warranty: 2 Years, Unlimited Miles
Engine: D11
Displacement (L): 10.8L
Crankcase Material: Gray Iron
Fuel System: Common Rail
Camshaft: SOHC
Turbocharger: Variable Geometry
Horsepower: 325-425
Torque (lb.-ft.): 1,250 - 1,550
Dry Weight (lbs.): 2,259 lbs
Life (B50/B10): 1,000,000 (B50)
Warranty: 2 Years, 250,000 Miles
Engine: MP7
Displacement (L): 10.8L
Crankcase Material: Gray Iron
Fuel System: Common Rail
Camshaft: SOHC
Turbocharger: Variable Geometry
Horsepower: 325-425
Torque (lb.-ft.): 1,225 - 1,560
Dry Weight (lbs.): 2,207 lbs
Life (B50/B10): 1,000,000 (B50)
Warranty: 2 Years, 250,000
Automated Manual Transmissions:
Eaton Endurant: 11, 12-speed
Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS: 13, 18-speed
Eaton Fuller UltraShift PLUS LSE: 16-speed
Eaton Fuller Advantage: 10-speed
Manual Transmissions:
Eaton Fuller Advantage: 10-speed
Eaton Fuller: 10, 13, 15, 18-speed
Automatic Transmissions:
Allison 3000: 5, 6-speed
Shifter: Multi-function
Type: Steering Column
Location & Functionality: Transmission Mode, Gearing and Available Engine Brake Engagement
Clutches:
Eaton Fuller: Solo Advantage ECA-1850, ECA-2250, Easy-Pedal Advantage
Clutch Pedal: Standard Hydraulis with Air Assist
Automated Manual Transmissions:
Eaton Fuller: Advantage: 10-speed
Detroit: Detroit DT12-DH1, OH1: 12-speed
Manual Transmissions:
Eaton Fuller: 9, 10, 13,18-speed
Eaton Fuller: Advantage (manual) 10-speed
Automatic Transmissions:
Allison: 3000 (HS), 4000 (HS, RDS, TRV), 4500 (HS, RDS)
Shifter: SmartShift Shift-by-Wire, Detroit
Type: Steering Column
Location & Functionality: Transmission Actuation
Clutches:
Eaton Fuller: Solo Advantage (manual) 10-speed
Detroit: HD AMT Clutch
Clutch Pedal: Standard Hydraulis with Air Assist
Automated Manual Transmissions:
Eaton Fuller: Advantage: 10-speed
Volvo: I-Shift: 12, 13-speed
Manual Transmissions:
Eaton Fuller: 10, 13, 18-speed
Eaton Fuller: Advantage (manual) 10-speed
Automatic Transmissions:
Allison: 3000 (HS), 4000 (HS, RDS, TRV), 4500 (HS, RDS)
Shifter: I-Shit Control (Basic or Premium Shifter)
Type: Dash or Side of Seat
Location & Functionality: Transmission Actuation
Clutches:
Eaton Fuller: Solo Advantage with/without Vibration Control
Volvo Sachs: Organic for I-Shift
Clutch Pedal: Standard Hydraulis with Air Assist
Automated Manual Transmissions:
Eaton Fuller: UltraShift PLUS: 10-speed
Mack mDRIVE: 12, 13, 14-speed
Manual Transmissions:
Eaton Fuller: 9, 10, 13, 15, 18-speed
Mack Maxitorque: 6, 9, 10, 13, 18-speed
Automatic Transmissions:
Allison: 4000 (HS, RDS, TRV), 4500 (HS, RDS)
Shifter: Mack T300 or mDrive Shifter
Type: mDriver Shifter: Dash
Location & Functionality: Transmission Actuation
Clutches:
Eaton Fuller: Advantage EZ pedal, Solo and Solo VCT+
Detroit: Organic
Clutch Pedal: Standard Hydraulis with Air Assist