Heavy Duty Trucking, July 2015

EquipmentReport For more details on these and other new products see our online Product News section at www truckinginfo com npn Sign up for weekly new product e newsletters at www truckinginfo com newsletters Chevrolet Low Cab Forward medium duty trucks 3500 3500HD 4500 4500HD 5500 and 5500HD are based on the Isuzu N Series which General Motors will procure from Isuzu and distribute through Chevrolet dealers The six new models will be branded as Chevrolet Low Cab Forward The new trucks will be offered in regular cab and crew cab body styles A GM sourced 6 liter V 8 gasoline engine and 6 speed automatic transmission combo or Isuzu sourced 3 liter and 52 liter turbodiesel engines will be available depending on the model Circle 340 on Reader Action Card or go to www hdt hotresponse com Mack LR low entry cabover refuse model Mack Trucks recently introduced the LR low entry cabover refuse model which is available in three axle 6x4 configurations and can be powered by diesel or natural gas The LR model was also designed with body builders in mind offering additional access points and mounting locations for wiring controls and joysticks The cabs enhanced driver environment includes tilt and telescopic steering columns power windows and power C hevrolet will offer low cab forward medium duty trucks in the U S in calendar year 2016 returning the brand to a growing segment of the commercial vehicle market and expanding choices for fleet and commercial truck customers The six new models Chevrolet door locks memory mirrors in dash air conditioning standard in cab LED lighting and an instrument cluster with color LCD display Steering column mounted main gauge pods for the right hand and left hand driving positions enhance gauge visibility and improve ergonomics while centrally mounted radio and HVAC controls accessible from both driving positions contribute to a comfortable driver focused cab environment The rear cab windows now wrap around the rear cab corners improving driver visibility The LR model also offers center storage for lunch coolers two liter bottles beverage cups mobile phones and MP3 players A rear wall unit offers two additional levels of storage The large cab doors enable easier driver ingress and egress Circle 341 on Reader Action Card or go to www hdt hotresponse com SAF Holland ULX40 trailer suspension The ULX40 UltraLite system by SAF Holland uses SAF Uber composite leaf springs along with SAF tubular axles and drum or disc brakes It is the only integrated mechanicaltype trailer product available according to the company The four springs of a proprietary composite material save about 125 pounds over steel leafs Its capacity is 40000 pounds and its meant primarily for dry freight vans but could also be used on refrigerated trailers It also has fewer components no shock absorbers air springs height control valves or dock lock devices Components are also more visible allowing for quick and easy routine inspection Circle 342 on Reader Action Card or go to www hdt hotresponse com Meritor Opti Cast brake drum The Meritor Opti Cast 165 by 7 inch brake drum is designed for medium duty on highway applications The brake drums weigh 1035 pounds and are designed for improved heat absorption and dissipation The drums are made for 23000 pounds GWVR Class 6 and meet FMVSS 121 airbrake systems compliance The drums are compatible with several popular wheel end configurations and axle ratings The brakes are made of an alloy blend designed for increased strength 86 HDT JULY 2015 www truckinginfo com