Peterbilt Motors Co. has unveiled new design enhancements for the medium duty Models 210 and 220 cabovers in the Class 6 and Class 7 markets. Offering optimal maneuverability, high volume payload capacity and enhanced visibility, the cabover vehicles are available in several wheelbases to accommodate a variety of application requirements including pickup and delivery, wrecker and sweeper, according to the company.
“Maneuverability is a key attribute to maintain. The Model 210 and 220 offer that and driver comfort, entry safety features, serviceability and vigorous power all in a compact package. And with its low chassis weight, it’s perfect for high volume payloads,” said Bill Jackson, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president. “From Class 5 to Class 8, Peterbilt has a complete lineup of conventional and cabover trucks that offer versatility that will meet any business requirements or application needs.”
The new 2012 designs have paired a lightweight chassis and frame rail with a strategically positioned electrical system to optimize body installation and increase payload capacity, the truck maker said. The Models 210 and 220 utilize Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology and are 2010 emissions compliant. In addition, the new designs are available with an Allison 2100 Series automatic transmission, which helps provide a smooth, comfortable ride, the truck maker added.
Designed for optimal productivity, the Peterbilt 210 is available as a Class 6 straight truck with GVW rated at 26,000 lbs. It features a tight turning radius for ultimate maneuverability in difficult, confined spaces, and a wrap-around windshield, extra large side windows and heated mirrors for exceptional visibility. Standard with an automatic transmission and air suspension, the model 210 is recommended for bodies between 18 to 26 ft. in length and can be configured for a non-CDL operation. In addition, the wrap around dash highlights the spacious interior with its capacity to seat three people and provides ample storage with overhead compartments running the width of the cabin, Peterbilt noted.
A Class 7 vehicle, the Model 220 is tailor-made to deliver a compact package of maneuverability, visibility and serviceability. In addition to the tight turning radius and wrap around windshield, the Model 220 provides a low chassis weight, perfect for high volume payloads. The front panel opens for quick access to the air filter, coolant, washer fluid, power-steering fluid, refrigerant and engine oil, and ergonomically positioned doors open a wide 90 degrees. The Model 220 is recommended for bodies between 20 and 26 ft. in length, Peterbilt said.
Both vehicles are powered by the reliable, lightweight PACCAR PX-6 with horsepower ratings up to 250 and torque ratings up to 660 lbs.-ft. Ideal for medium duty truck owners, the fuel-efficient PX-6 provides an in-line 6 cylinder devise with four valves per cylinder, a high pressure common rail fuel system and features the best power-to-weight ratio available in its class, the company added.
The Model 210 and 220 complement Peterbilt’s broad lineup of medium duty vehicles, which includes the conventional Model 325, 330, 337 and 348. For environmentally friendly operations, Models 330, 337 and 348 are also available in hybrid electric configurations.
