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  1. The “Volksbus” bus chassis range


    5.150 OD front-engine bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/4464/5_150_OD_High.pdf

    8.160 OD front-engine bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/4483/8_160_OD_High.pdf


    9.160 OD Plus front-engine 8.5-meter bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/4487/9_160_OD_High.pdf


    15.190 OD front-engine 11-meter bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/4489/15_190_OD_High.pdf


    17.230 OD front-engine 13.2-meter bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/4495/17_230_OD_High.pdf


    17.230 OD VTronic front-engine 13.2-meter bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/9007/17_230_OD_Vtronic_Low.pdf

    17.260 OD front-engine bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/8242/Volksbus17_260_OD_High.pdf

    17.280 OT low entry rear-engine 13.2-meter bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/4499/17_280_OT_LowEntry_High.pdf


    17.280 OT VTronic rear-engine 13.2-meter bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/4501/17_280_OT_VTronic_High.pdf


    17.280 OT rear-engine 13.2-meter bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/4505/17_280_OT_High.pdf


    18.330 OT rear-engine bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/4503/18_330_OT_High.pdf

    26.330 OTA articulated bus chassis http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/6978/26_330_OTA_272012.pdf

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  2. The Volkswagen "Worker" medium truck range

    At one time, the Worker was sold in the U.S. market by both Kenworth and Peterbilt as the Mid-Ranger from 1987, until the Kenworth K300 and Peterbilt 270 utilizing a DAF 45 cab were introduced in 2000 (Paccar bought DAF in November 1996).

    The cab originated on the VW "LT" light truck, and was later called the VW-MAN G90 cab when the companies jointly produced 6-10 ton G-series trucks from 1979 to 1993.

    13.190 4x2 rigid http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/9403/497_Worker_13_190_fev_2013.pdf

    15.190 4x2 rigid http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/9481/497_Worker_15_190_fev_2013.pdf

    17.190 4x2 rigid http://man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/9489/497_Worker_17_190_fev_2013.pdf

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  3. The Volkswagen “Constellation” medium and heavy truck range

    13.190 4x2 rigid http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2811/Constellation%2013190_nov_13.pdf

    15.190 4x2 rigid http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2812/Constellation%2015190_nov_13.pdf

    17.190 4x2 rigid http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2815/Constellation%2017190_nov_13.pdf

    17.190 4x2 AMT rigid http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/16496/Constellation%2017190%20V%20Tronic%20low.pdf

    17.280 4x2 rigid http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2813/Constellation%2017280_nov_13.pdf

    17.280 4x2 AMT rigid http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/16600/Constellation%2017280%20Vtronic.pdf

    17.330 4x2 rigid http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2814/Constellation%2017330_nov_13.pdf

    24.280 6x2 rigid http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2818/Constellation%2019390%20Tractor_nov_13.pdf

    24.280 6x2 AMT rigid http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/16601/Constellation%2024280%20VTronic%20low.pdf

    24.330 6x2 rigid http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2822/Constellation%2024330_nov_13.pdf

    19.330 4x2 tractor http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2816/Constellation%2019330%20Tractor_nov_13.pdf

    19.330 4x2 AMT tractor http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/16603/Constellation%2019330%20Tractor%20V%20Tronic%20low.pdf

    19.390 4x2 tractor http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2818/Constellation%2019390%20Tractor_nov_13.pdf

    19.420 4x2 AMT tractor http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/16605/Constellation%2019420%20Tractor%20V%20Tronic%20low.pdf

    25.390 6x2 tractor http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2823/Constellation%2025390_tractor_nov_13.pdf

    25.420 6x2 AMT tractor http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/16607/Constellation%2025420%20Tractor%20V%20Tronic%20low.pdf

    26.390 6x4 tractor http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2825/Constellation%2026390%20Tractor_nov_13.pdf

    26.420 6x4 AMT tractor http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/16609/Constellation%2026420%20Tractor%20V%20Tronic%20low.pdf

    26.280 6x4 vocational http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2824/Constellation%2026280_nov_13.pdf

    31.280 6x4 vocational http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2826/Constellation%2031280_nov_13.pdf

    31.330 6x4 vocational http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2827/Constellation%2031330_nov_13.pdf

    31.390 6x4 vocational http://www.man-la.com/images/stories/produtos/caminhao/ficha_tecnica/pdf/2828/Constellation%2031390_nov_13.pdf

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  4. Most Americans are unaware that VW has been deeply involved in commercial truck production since the early eighties. The flagship is the Volkswagen Constellation, the only advanced European style heavy truck designed to meet the low price needs and operating requirements of developing countries.

    The 13 to 45 ton Constellation is available as a straight truck (called “rigids” in the global market) and tractor, in 4x2, 6x2, 6x4, 8x2 and 10x4 configurations.

    The “Constellation” was introduced in August 2005 by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for the South American market, with plans for export to Africa, Turkey, Russia, the Middle East, and China.

    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has been successful in South America since 1981, building dependable and affordable 5-45 ton light, medium, and heavy trucks in Brazil (Volkswagen took over Chrysler’s Brazilian truck plant in 1980, and moved into a new plant in Resende in 1996).

    The “Constellation” was designed by Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Germany.

    Notable features:

    • Modern design
    • Attractive and contemporary styling
    • Excellent driver ergonomics
    • Large sleeper cabin (2 meter long bed)
    • High roof (a 1.95 meter person can stand in the cabin)
    • 6 year anti-corrosion cab warranty
    • Onboard trip computer
    • Designed to accept manual, AMT and automatic transmissions
    • Engine electronic management system with Volkswagen VCO-950 diagnostic tool
    • Available with “Volksnet” vehicle location tracking and “real-time” information system

    The Constellation was intended to replace the Worker range. However due to the Worker’s continued popularity, several models remain in production.

    On the light truck side, the Volkswagen “Delivery” range provides a competitive light truck alternative to the Japanese brands (One wonders why Volkswagen doesn’t enter America’s lucrative light truck market with the “Delivery”, powered by the ISF-derived EPA2010-capable Cummins Euro-6 4.5-liter 4-cylinder ISB).

    Originally, the entire range was powered by engines from Brazil-based MWM International* from 3-liter 4-cylinder engines up to the 9.3-liter 367 horsepower VW-badged NGD370 (International HT-570).

    * MWM was founded in Brazil in1953 by MWM gmbH (Motoren-Werke Mannheim – acquired by CAT in 2010) and Knorr-Bremse. MWM was purchased by Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz AG (KHD) in 1985, and sold to Navistar International in 2005. MWM began contract manufacture of MAN 6.9-liter D08 engines in 2011.

    MWM is a major diesel engine supplier for light vehicles in Brazil including the Chevrolet Blazer, Nissan Xterra and Ford F-250.

    For 2012, MAN* has completely revised the powerplant offering. Now engines range from the 150-160hp 3.8-liter Cummins ISF, 190hp 4.6-liter 4-cylinder MAN D0834 and 280hp 6.9-liter 6-cylinder MAN D0836 (contract-produced by MWM) to the 330-400hp 8.9-liter Cummins ISL.

    * MAN, majority owned by VW, purchased VW’s Brazil commercial truck unit in 2008. Under the agreement, the VW truck range remains intact and continues under the VW brand.

    Transmissions are ZF and Eaton synchronized units, front axles are Sifco-produced Dana units* and rear axles are Meritor.

    * Dana signed an agreement with SIFCO SA in 2011, investing $150 million to acquire the distribution rights for commercial vehicle steer axle systems (I-beams, steer arms, and knuckles). Dana is now responsible for all customer relationships, including marketing, sales, engineering, and assembly. Customers in the Brazilian market include Agrale, Ford, Iveco, MAN, Mercedes Benz, Scania, and Volvo. SIFCO provides selected assets and assistance to Dana.

    Note: The Westport Axle facility in Allentown assembles axles for Volvo’s Macungie Mack plant from components produced by SIFCO in Brazil. Westport and SIFCO are both subsidiaries of Grupo Brasil. No U.S.-produced axle components for Mack-branded Volvo trucks.

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  5. Fleet Owner / 2013-02-28

    Eaton has announced the launch of its Fuller Advantage Series of heavy-duty 10-speed transmissions. In September, a manual model will enter production. And in the first quarter of next year, an automated version (which will feature Eaton’s UltraShift Plus technology) will become available as well.

    The Advantage transmissions have “a wealth of new design features” that reduce component weight and increase efficiency to provide an improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency as well as lower preventive-maintenance costs.

    During a news conference, Tim Sinden, president, North America Truck Business-- Eaton Vehicle Group, pointed out that recognition of ongoing trends in the linehaul market toward higher vehicle acquisition and operating costs as well as customer feedback informed the development of the Advantage Series.

    “Using extensive customer input, Eaton is bringing to market the Fuller Advantage Series transmission line that delivers on customer needs and wants and enhances our position as the leader in commercial vehicle transmissions for the North American market,” said Jeff Walker, global product director– manual transmissions. “This initial 10-speed launch is designed for our linehaul and regional-haul customers.”

    According to Walker, a new “precision lube system” for the transmission reduces the “oil churn energy losses” found in traditional transmissions by nearly 33%. He explained that with less heat being generated, the Advantage transmissions do not require an oil cooler and corresponding lines and fittings. The upshot of that is “less preventive maintenance is required while engine fans cycle less, further reducing horsepower demand.”

    In addition, Walker related that “significant weight savings– up to 75 pounds with no sacrifice to strength– has also been achieved. Aluminum has replaced cast iron for the shift bar housing, auxiliary section cover and range cylinder.” However, he noted that exact weight savings will depend on the make of truck purchased as vendor-supplied cooler weight reductions vary by manufacturer.

    The new transmissions also help promote better overall vehicle fuel economy performance due to the efficiency improvements and weight savings,” Walker stated. He related that initial fleet and third-party test results show up to a 1.9% fuel economy improvement vs. Eaton’s own Fuller FR Series transmission.

    “Fuller Advantage Series transmission customers also will see maintenance cost reductions,” he continued. “Contributing here is a new oil-level sight glass that allows for routine oil checks to be performed at a fraction of the time previously required. In addition, the precision lube system uses only 16 pints of oil, which is nearly half the amount used in similar transmissions.

    “Of course, we haven’t forgotten about the professional driver,” Walker added. “They will benefit from a new, crisper shift feel that is similar to the 3-rail feel on our 13- and 18-sp.boxes that have been very well received by drivers for many years now.”

    While Walker said Eaton can’t speculate on how OEMs will price the new transmissions, he told FleetOwner that “a fair description [of the Advantage Series] would be that it is a premium product. We feel it will appeal especially to large fleets that value fuel and maintenance savings and that closely monitor their total operating costs. Plus [the transmissions’ positive impact on] fuel economy and maintenance costs will ensure a quick payback.”

    Walker also noted that Eaton “expects to extend the Fuller Advantage to our 13- and 18-sp. transmission families, with a corresponding increase in applications.”

    Other technical aspects of the new Fuller Advantage Series include:

    • GCW ratings up to 80,000 lbs without an oil cooler and expansion to 110,000 lbs GCWR via post-product introduction
    • Torque capacities from 950 to 1,850 lb/ft
    • Standard 8- and 6-bolt power take-off (PTO) openings.
    • Optional through-shaft PTO.
    • 10 forward speeds (direct and overdrive) and two reverse speeds

    Eaton said that initial Advantage production will include 17 new manual specifications with ratios ranging from 15.42 to 17.53.

    All Fuller Advantage Series transmissions will come with a standard 5-year/750,000-mile warranty for linehaul applications.

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  6. Has anyone looked at the new Super Econodyne package? Most people dont even know it exists, Mack sets up a pinnacle axle back with all the smart way aerodynamics and Michelin X-one tires, then puts in an MP8 445 Super Econodyne engine and M drive 12 spd transmission with a .78 OD, some 2.66 rears, yes 2.66 rears. the Super Econodyne package has its own engine programming to get the power band down low, it makes 445hp from 1500-1800rpm and 1750 tq from 1080-1380. It looks like the new setup will be pretty good for OTR fuel mileage getters, Oh and the new econodyne engines now have Econoboost torque curves. The MP8 505 Econodyne with Econoboost makes 1500 ft lbs under 1000rpm and stays over 1500 all the way to 1700rpm peaking at 1750 ft lbs, holding over 1500 ft lbs. for over 700 rpm, thats a pretty good toque curve for a 13 liter with emissions on it.

    "Econodyne" was a Mack Trucks trademark. Please don't insult the former Mack Truck company as Volvo does by associating Mack Trucks and its legendary proprietary engineering inculding the high-efficiency Econodyne engine range with the Volvo D13 (rebadged as MP8) and and Volvo I-Shift (rebadged as mDrive).

    Mack Trucks pioneered the dieselization of heavy trucks in America. With the introduction of Mack first diesel in 1938, the fuel-efficient Thermodyne engine in the fifties, the high-torque rise and still more fuel efficient Maxidyne engine in 1967 and the Maxidyne V-8 in 1969, Mack revolutionized the heavy-duty diesel engine concept in the trucking industry.

    Building on that extensive background, Mack Trucks then introduced the Econodyne series engines, which included both Maxidyne and conventional torque rise versions. The heart of the Mack Econodyne was advanced turbocharging and Mack's new chassis-mounted charge-air cooling system offering increased horsepower, improved fuel economy and engine durability. The Econodyne engines were the most efficient engines Mack Trucks had yet produced. The service-proven Econodyne engines emphasized Mack Trucks' decades of leadership in fuel-efficient diesel engines.

  7. Radiator cap access door,a rare option on the Western's.

    I recall the handful of late production Mack-powered R models that Roadway bought had radiator access doors installed on the fiberglass hoods. Mack bent over backwards to get some meaningful orders from Roadway, but it never worked out as it had at Overnite for so many years.

    With the termination of F-model production, Overnite tested several daycab 1983 Macungie-built Cruise-Liners. In the end, they went with R-models. But from 1987 when the Mack-biased Harwood Cochrane sold Overnite, the transport company began experimenting with other brands.

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  8. Scania has been known as one of the best, if not the best, trucks on the road in Europe for many years.

    Guy in my town bought 4 of them brand new and still runs three. They have held up well and you are right, parts have to come thru guy in nj. Good friend of mine who has been the mechanic told me if he could have a truck to owner operate he would go with one. The tranny shifts like a new pickup. I have driven one for him a couple times. You feel like you drove your pickup all day. I almost bought one but they are just too much an oddball anymore. These trucks i know of hauled 30 ton of blacktop for 20+ years,pretty good in my book.

    I agree. Scania trucks have always been a pleasure to drive, with cutting edge engineering that offers extremely low operating cost with the most comfortable cab environment. Scania is today a leader in global truck design, and I feel, superior to Volvo in every respect. It's no surprise to me that Mack Trucks and Scania cooperated for such a long time.

    If you even have a chance to visit Sweden and tour the impressive Scania museum in Sodertalje, you'll see a four-foot tall gold Mack bulldog, awarded by Mack Trucks to Scania for quality excellence.

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  9. I think one of the most rare,has to be the Allis-Chalmers powered FL cabovers.I guess A-C had a fleet of them for parts/manufacturing distribution.

    The 450 horsepower 13.8 liter "Big Al" engine was an impressive offering, and Allis-Chalmers engines were indeed an available Mack factory option for a time. I have a little info on them.

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  10. Find me a Titan suited for otr or otr heavy haul. with 600hp,18 speed, on air rider rears, WITH A 60" SLEEPER. That is within a few thousand dollars of an equally specked Pete or KW. Good luck... It's the reason it flopped in the us owner operator otr market.

    And this is why Mack and Mack Australia introduced the Super-Liner III in Australia, a lightened Titan redesigned for long distance on-highway hauling. It's no wonder they look similar, but what does that matter.......the Super-Liner III is a superb looking truck.

    Which begs the question once more, why doesn't Volvo sell it in the U.S. market where the Super-Liner was a long-time signature Mack product? Who didn't envy the guy driving a Super-Liner?

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