Alcoa offers new M-Series for Sprinter 3500
Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products has announced a new medium-duty wheel designed for the Sprinter 3500 chassis. This new M-Series forged aluminum wheel is both lightweight and durable, the company said. Designed to improve styling options to RV, shuttle, van and work truck upfitters, the wheel option provides aluminum’s corrosion resistance, lighter weight and improved heat management for extended brake and tire life. In addition, the manufacturer said aluminum wheels enhance the resale value of used vehicles at trade-in.
Pacbrake releases Max Flow exhaust brake for 1994-2002 Dodge Cummins
The new Max Flow PRXB Exhaust Brake has been designed specifically for owners of 1994-2002 Dodge trucks equipped with HX/HY35 turbo engines. Building on all of the benefits of the PRXB, the manufacturer notes the Max Flow features a unique cast housing that facilitates the fast escape of waste gases, which means more horsepower, more torque and lower exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs).
Boosting service operations
While the space on this page is most often devoted to the latest light- and medium-duty vehicle developments, the productivity of these fleet operations is also highly dependent on efficiency behind the scenes.
Industry showcase
For the past year or longer, a considerable amount of space on this page has been devoted to hybrid trucks.
Anthony Liftgates Inc. teams with ANTEO
Anthony Liftgates Inc. has teamed up with ANTEO of Bologna, Italy, to become the exclusive sales and distribution network for ANTEO products, accessories and spare parts in the U.S. and Canada.
Chicago Pneumatic adds CP7600 wrench to BlueTork line
Chicago Pneumatic, which designs, manufactures and distributes aftermarket tools, accessories and compressors, has added the CP7600 to its BlueTork line of wheel fastening tools. The CP7600 combines the functions of an impact and a torque wrench in one product engineered at the CP factory to the user’s requested torque setting — saving time, money and energy by achieving a precise and accurate tightening the first time, according to the maker.
Hunter introduces heavy-duty TCX620HD and TCX640HD tire changers
Hunter’s new TCX620HD and TCX640HD heavy-duty truck tire changers are designed to meet the specific needs of shops servicing the heavy-duty truck and commercial vehicle market, according to the manufacturer.
Sunpro offers Faze CompetitionEL gauges for trucks
For sport compact, performance car and diesel truck enthusiasts who demand the best for their vehicles, Sunpro offers the Faze CompetitionEL tachometer and gauge line. The sleek styling of CompetitionEL gauges complements the look of today’s most popular vehicles, including the Ford Powerstroke, Dodge Cummins and GMC Duramax diesel pickups.
Ingersoll Rand releases new tool boots
Ingersoll Rand has released more than 25 new models of tool boots for use with Ingersoll Rand Impactools, ratchets and drills. Designed to fit snugly around tool casings, the new boots protect tools from damage and keep external casings clean, the company says.
All kinds of loads
Parasitic loads, hotel loads, safety loads: other than the emissions system, nothing on today’s trucks has changed more than the electrical systems