Western Star Truck Sales Inc. announced updates to its Body Builder book. Version 2.1 of the guide features the availability of two- and three-dimensional generic truck model layout drawings and includes a downloadable comprehensive power take-off (PTO) compatibility section.
According to the truck maker, the latest updates continue to help equipment manufacturers easily troubleshoot and integrate specialty bodies on all Western Star models. In collaboration with Western Star’s custom application engineering, body builders can request pre-assembled 3D model drawings consisting of primary component groups. Per-serial 3D models include front/rear suspension, axle, frame, cab and optional calculated centers of gravity, and reflect exact build configuration. The drawings can be obtained within 20 days of a truck build to help speed up the design process for body builders, according to the company.
Body builders also can download generic 2D drawings of all Western Star truck models from Western Star’s website to quickly develop body configurations, the company said, adding it also offers a 3DXml file format that does not require special CAD software in order to view model drawings on a personal computer.
The updated Western Star Body Builder book also includes a new PTO compatibility section, featuring specs and schematics for PTO controls, hydraulic pumps and mounting. The guide helps body builders determine compatibility between appropriate transmissions, engines and PTO mounting positions with respect to each Western Star truck model.
“Our goal is to streamline the design and assembly process to save body builders time and money,” said Mike Puncochar, product manager for Western Star. “This book is part of our ongoing commitment to provide body builders, and ultimately our customers, the best experience from start to finish with Western Star.”
The Western Star Body Builder Book is available to download by clicking here.
