ArvinMeritor announces lower axle ratio on Meritor RS-23-160 series
ArvinMeritor announced the availability of a 2.50 ratio for its RS-23-160 single axle series.
International debuts new 2007 engine
International Truck and Engine Corp. a maker of mid-range diesel engines, unveiled a new global brand for its 2007 on-highway automotive engines.
Kenworth Introduces New T660 Model
Kenworth Truck Co. recently introduced its new Kenworth T660 aerodynamic model, which will be available for customer delivery with the new 2007 engines.
International Delivers New Trucks and More
International Truck and Engine Corp. says its new ProStar is the result of five years, $300 million in development and the continuous collaboration of dealer and customer advisory boards.
PM Optimization
Optimizing preventive maintenance (PM) schedules is a fine art. No one wants to jeopardize equipment by extending oil drains or servicing other systems prematurely, but then neither does anyone want to do servicing before it is necessary.
Think Of It As A System
Although the components of high-power electrical systems in today’s heavy-duty trucks – starters, batteries, alternators and cables – are very robust and designed to operate without problems for many thousands of miles,they are, unfortunately, not trouble free.
Volvo Group unveils hybrid technology
The Volvo Group presents an efficient hybrid solution for heavy vehicles, which offers fuel savings up to 35 percent, the company said.
Horton offers VMaster Ultra fan drive
Horton announced the introduction of its VMaster Ultra Fan Drives in anticipation of new emissions regulations.
Donaldson broadens TopSpin pre-cleaner line
Donaldson Company Inc. further broadened its family of TopSpin self-cleaning air intake system pre-cleaners to include 13 models.
New Sprinter van offers improved versatility, safety
Eleven years and approximately 1.3 million units later (30,000 units in North America alone), the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, now has a successor.