Fel-Pro brand introduces new head gaskets design
Federal-Mogul‘s Fel-Pro Gaskets brand has introduced two Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS multi-layer-steel head gaskets that address a common combustion sealing issue encountered in 6.0L diesel engines. The patent-pending PermaTorque MLS head gaskets are available through Fel-Pro distributors. Owners of trucks equipped with Powerstroke 6.0L diesel engines have encountered premature head gasket failures and resulting engine damage
Kenworth adds natural gas option to T880
Kenworth Truck Co. is adding a natural gas option for the Kenworth T880. The Kenworth T880 day cab and 52-in. mid-roof sleeper configurations now can be specified with the factory-installed Cummins Westport ISX12 G 400-HP natural gas engine with 1,450 lb.-ft. of torque. The ISX12 G is available with manual, automatic and Eaton UltraShift Plus transmission
Isuzu announces new lease program for 2014 NPR ECO-MAX
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. has announced a new lease program for select 2014 Isuzu NPR ECO-MAX trucks outfitted with Morgan delivery van bodies. The program offers customers a 48-month/35,000-mile closed-end iLease through Isuzu Finance of America Inc., for $595 per month with only $1,190 due at lease signing on approved credit. “At Isuzu,
Navistar offers Allison fuel-efficiency package on medium-duty, vocational trucks
Navistar Inc. will begin offering the Allison Transmission FuelSense fuel-efficiency package on its medium-duty and vocational International truck models. FuelSense, available in Allison’s 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series transmissions, automatically adapts shift schedules and torque, maximizing transmission efficiency based on load, grade and duty cycle, without sacrificing performance. “Allison’s internal testing shows FuelSense cuts
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter FE130 available with Supreme FiberPanel HoneyComb body
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America Inc. (MFTA) announced that its 2015 Canter FE130 medium-duty work truck (13,200-lb. GVWR) is now available with a Supreme FiberPanel (HC) HoneyComb dry van body. The Class 3 Canter FE130 features a body/payload capacity of up to 7,975 lbs. When the Supreme body is installed on the FE130, the total
Kenworth releases K270, K370 cabover brochure
The 12-page Kenworth K270 and K370 Cabover Brochure provides comprehensive product information, including detailed specifications for the PACCAR PX-7 6.7-liter engine, engine equipment and transmissions, gross axle weight rating, suspensions, wheels/tires/brakes, frame, cab, electrical system, paint and options. Also shown are K270 and K370 dimensions for cab to axle, axle to end of frame, wheelbase,
Freightliner vocational trucks sport new features
Freightliner Trucks has introduced several new options for its medium-duty and severe-duty truck models. (Freightliner 122SD Tractor is pictured above.) “We are dedicated to providing our vocational customers with a breadth of options that contribute to durability and benefit on-the-job performance,” said Mary Aufdemberg, director of product marketing for Freightliner Trucks. The new options include:
Ford introduces 2015 F-150
Ford Motor Co. recently introduced its new 2015 Ford F-150 2.7-liter EcoBoost with standard Auto Start-Stop and 3.5-liter V6 with twin independent variable camshaft timing. “The 2015 F-150 is the most capable F-150 yet, while shedding up to 700 lbs.,” said Bob Fascetti, vice president, powertrain engineering. “These two new V6 engines—the 2.7-liter turbocharged EcoBoost and normally
Cummins Ethos 2.8L engine demonstrates emissions reduction
Cummins Inc. announced the development of an engine and powertrain that, according to Cummins, reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by as much as 80% compared with a baseline gasoline-powered medium-duty truck. The work was jointly funded by Cummins in partnership with the California Energy Commission (CEC). “The Cummins ETHOS engine, developed through a research partnership
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. announces production of propane-autogas chassis
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. announced it started full production of its propane-autogas S2G medium-duty work truck. The S2G pairs FCCC’s S2 chassis with the only factory-installed propane autogas engine and fuel system available for the medium-duty truck market. The S2G is powered by an 8-liter V8 “big block” engine—featuring a CleanFUEL USA liquid propane system—offering
Westport expands offerings for Ford Transit Van and Cutaway
Westport is expanding its 2015 vehicle lineup with natural gas fueling options for its Ford Transit van and cutaway. Westport is offering the 2015 Ford Transit van and cutaway as a dedicated natural gas (CNG) Westport WiNG Power System vehicle. The Transit Cutaway will be offered at 10,000 GVW and below. Both versions of the Transit
Peterbilt Model 220 now in full production
Peterbilt‘s medium-duty cabover Model 220, which was introduced earlier this year during the Mid-America Trucking Show, is now in full production. The Class 6 and 7 truck is being assembled at the company’s manufacturing facility in Mexicali, Mexico. “The new Model 220 brings customers greater levels of productivity,” said Robert Woodall, Peterbilt director of sales
