granitefan713

Noticed on the Mack website the world's strongest men pulling a Titan. Funny thing was the front end looked like a Granite. Is this an optional grill or have they changed the Titan grill. looks better as a Granite grill.

I believe its an option, as over the summer I've seen both versions on trucks rolling out of the factory.

I note no air deflectors on some UPS tractors in the background... Are they awaiting deflector installation, or has UPS figured out that air deflectors are a waste when half their miles are bobtailing to the intermodal yard?

They are waiting for the deflectors to be installed. The fairings aren't installed at the plant, they are installed at the MOD center, unless it will make the truck too tall for shipping, in which case they are just strapped to the frame behind the cab. (Correct me if I'm wrong 3P).

I don't know where they draw the line, but I spoke to Rose a few months ago with a request, and I was told they don't handle "newer trucks", only old ones. Not sure exactly what the consider "newer".

Not to worry UPS has run everthing under the sun except paccar. Mack/White/ GMC/Diamond Reo/Ford/IH/Volvo/Freightliner.

Nice to see some MP-8's for the twin screws.

Love that UPS 613! UPS recently purchased some LNG powered KW T800s, but I don't think we can count them on the same playing field.

The Christmas Tree truck is cool! I'm still surprised that Air Products still uses 8-lug rims though.

U.S military taps Mack again — with $38M contract

http://www.mcall.com...,0,236979.story

In the process of building 100 more UPS CXU612 & 613's

Tyson has ordered 150 trucks.

Waste Management & Republic have large orders in process.

NEMF & Carroll Fulmer are running orders.

A UPS 613? Now I hope to see one of those!

First Mack GU8 sleeper.

I think I'm going to have to see one in person to formulate my true opinion on it.

That is insane. I wish all their trucks were orange. I'm not a big fan of white trucks.

I was wondering when they would hit the line. I'll have to keep my eye out for one.

I see Bolus from time to time in CT. Will keep an eye out for the light blue one. Should look pretty sharp with the red frame.

Here's the odd ball, I like this shade of blue much better as a stand alone color, but I think the dark blue fits in nicer with the other colors.

Iraq 30 ton wrecker.

Wow! It seems the foreign countries are getting some cool stuff. Will that truck get the Mack emblem in the front?

Good to see Bolus is back to Mack. They purchased shakers for a while. Heard they had problems with the visions. I guess the shakers didn't

work out. Good news for Mack.

Same here. I heard they had turbo and rear-end problems with he shakers, plus they didn't necessarily get the greatest service on them. There are 10 Pinnacles on the order, plus one in a much brighter blue, with a chrome bumper. Not sure what the story is with that one though.

Run of the mill Titan.

Now that is a sharp Titan! I also love the Bolus Freight Mack Pinnacle in the background! (Those are starting to show up at my local dealer)

2012 MACK TD713 Heavy-Haul Tractor, 36" Sleeper, Mack Engine, MP10 Engine Model, 555 Horsepower, 18 Spd Transmission, 20/46 & 52 AIRLINK Axles.

http://www.truckandtrailer.ca/inventorylist.cfm?pageaction=viewitemdetails&intProductID=62357&fromResults=1

General info

Make : MACK

Model : TD713

Year : 2012

Type : TRACTEUR

Price : $ S/D

Weight : 34,690 LBS

Odometer :

Engine hours :

Inspection SAAQ : Non

Statut : STOCK

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Powertrain

Engine : MACK MP10-605C (16L)

Transmission : FULLER RTLO20918B

Driveline : SPICER HD

Front axle : MACK 23,000 LBS

Suspension avant : RESSORT

Steering : Double

Rear axle : AXLE-TECH 110,000 LBS

Rear suspension : R1000 - HENDRICKSON

Spacing : 64"

Ratio : 9.59

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Frame

W/B : 264"

Frame: TRIPLE

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Tires

Front tires : 445/65R22.5 Tread : Wheels : ALCOA H/P

Rear tires : 395/XXR Tread : Wheels : REMEX

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Additional equipements

Engine brake : MACK POWER LEASH

Exhaust : VERTICAL - DOUBLE

Fuel tank :

Interior level : RAWHIDE - BLOOD

Air conditioning : Yes, HI-PERFORM

Driver seat : AIR - BOSTROM TALLADEGA HI BACK

http://www.mackstefoy.com/fr/default.asp?afficherItem=true&Type=0&Item=377&IDM=2&IDM2=17

Hmm, that black one looks familiar.

I like the orange one with the sleeper better though.

Very cool. I'll be around the plant and Customer Center tomorrow, and am hoping to see some awesome stuff.

That was an awesome truck for sure! I was shocked to see it when I pulled into the Customer Center on Saturday.

Very nice truck!

I was there on Saturday, but missed the photo, I was in the plant.

GU dual steer. It will be a mixer, wouldn't mind seeing it when it's done. First of the new option with a exhaust rack on the back of the chassis.\

Now that is cool! Thanks for sharing these pics, keep them coming!

P.S.: You can have them park that one out by the Mack sign this weekend.

What are the times for the factory tours over the Macungie show weekend? Just show up?

I believe the factory tour is just Saturday like in the past. You probably won't be able to drive over yourself this year either. Just hop on the bus at the show and they'll take you over. I believe they usually start around 10am.

Awesome trucks! I really like that CXU high-rise! Paint it blue and we'd have a winner!

I love piggyback trucks. They're always new (99% of the time).

I'll be there.

Let me put it this way. I'd rather have a Mack of course, but I'd take it before I'd take a Kenworth or Peterbilt.

Or, if it were between an '85 R-Model, or a '12 VHD, I'd take the VHD. Ooops...did I say that out loud...

Overall, its not a bad looking truck IMO. I like the axle forward, like the one pictured, much better than the axle back.

I agree with mackcl96, I think it needs beefier front tires! Still cool none the less.

Figured I'd add these here, a collection of Titan's I've managed to photograph.

(The first truck in the third row became the dump truck in the second row.)

Welcome!