New Mack Anthem

[T-Mack1]

4 hours ago, mowerman said:

oh by the way,,,the only thing i didnt care for was the bubbled windshield and the new grille,,looking at it with an open mind,,,i wanted to see the inside but the doors were locked

Many of us think the "Mack" on the new grille is off center (too Low)  but that's because of cooling system placement.    Yes,  the windshield takes some getting use to.  I will say, when driving,  it's almost like you're in a COE because the slope is such you basically see the road and not much hood.  I'm wondering what they will look like after the Aftermarket make all the chrome options.

 

[T-Mack1]

7 hours ago, The Heinz said:

Can you tell me what you think of the new improved mDrive and clutch? The information we were given stated the control housing on the transmission had been upgraded and the passthrough harness weak link eliminated, so we're all wondering if it actually would be better. 

The Heinz,

     You have to remember. I worked at the factory and I only ever got to drive brand new trucks.  Only days or even hours after coming off the line (though job but someone has to do it).   So new clutch, new trans & new harnesses.  I never heard of any issues that occurred in the 1-2 years of operation "window" the engineers fed info to us on, to pay attention to.

[The Heinz]

13 hours ago, T-Mack1 said:

J Neiweem,  We were told that an updated CHU (now a PI) was under consideration.    I have no other info.  

Next,  we were told that they will be offering more Cummins choices.  This is sort of related to the MP7 having issues meeting the 2025 emissions.  Although,  I think it may be the high HP versions of the MP7 (395 & 415 hp).    With the Cummins, comes the option of the Eaton "Endurant" Automated Manual Trans.   I've driven them but they hesitate between shifts more noticeably than the Mack m-Drive.  

Those Endurant transmissions are interesting at the least... At the moment, the only parts lookup I have access to is a PDF I found online, they aren't in InfoRanger or anything. They don't seem to be very reliable either, we see a lot of issues with the MTM that ends up in it being replaced.