The platform is now available with either a diesel or gas engine for companies using walk-in trucks in the package delivery, laundry, utility, mobile tool sales and newspaper industries, the company said.
“We’re very excited about bringing our customers a whole new category of chassis,” said Jay Sandler, vice president of commercial product for Workhorse. “We know our customers have needed another choice in this GVWR, and now we’ve given it to them.”
The previous GVWR range of the Workhorse W42 chassis was 9,400- to 14,500-pound GVWR. “But there are a lot of companies now spec’ing in the 16,000-pound range or higher,” said Sandler. “The 16,000-pound W42 opens up that market for us and enables us to bring the upgraded technology of the new W42 platform into its service.”
According to the company, the diesel platform is powered by the International VT 275 V-6 engine coupled to an Allison LCT-1000 electronic five-speed transmission, while the gas version offers the 6.0L GM Vortec 6000 coupled to GM’s 4L80-E Hydromatic electronic transmission with overdrive. The chassis has wheelbases of 125, 133, 157, 178 and 190 inches and will be initially marketed for use in the above industries, among others.
The new International diesel engine delivers 200 horsepower and 440 lbs.-ft. of torque. Its dual-staged turbocharging system provides excellent acceleration, using a small turbo for quick, low-speed responsiveness and a second turbo for power at higher RPMs, the company said. The International Electro-Hydraulic Generation Two (G2) fuel injection system delivers higher injection pressures with precise control, which enhances performance, fuel economy and emissions control. The engine has a 250,000-mile lifecycle design and also simplifies routine maintenance with mechanic-friendly features such as easily accessible cartridge-style fuel and oil filters, the company said.
The GM Vortec 6.0L gas engine provides 300 horsepower and 355 lb.-ft. of torque and is 50-state emissions compliant. It features the latest in gas engine technology for exceptional performance and durability, the company said. Maintenance costs are also reduced by such features as Texaco DexCool anti-freeze coolant (150,000-mile service interval), long life sparkplugs (100,000 miles) and axles lubed for life, the company added.
Other upgraded features, such as high-performance four-wheel Brembo disc brakes, a new Westport Wide Track I-Beam front axle with a full 50-degree wheel cut, new Meritor WABCO four-channel ABS system, and a new ZF variable ratio power steering box, contribute to exceptional handling and driver control. New parabolic taper leaf suspension springs and custom-tuned shocks also improve stability and comfort on the road. The chassis has full J-1939 diagnostics capability and a new Smart Cluster instrument panel with LCD screen for driver and diagnostic information.
For more information call 877-294-6773 or visit www.workhorse.com.
