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52 | Overdrive | March 2014 Severe Service Freightliner's Cascadia 113 natural gas daycab is outfitted with a 12-liter Cummins ISX12 engine and can run on either CNG or LNG. Kenworth's vocational flagship T880 model is available for order following its introduction at the 2013 Mid- America Trucking Show. The truck is suited for customers in dump, mixer, refuse and heavy-haul applications and comes standard with the Paccar MX-13 engine rated up to 500 horsepower with 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque. The T880 be ordered with a 116.5-inch BBC hood optimized for the MX-13 or with a 122.5-inch BBC hood. The five-piece hood is designed for easier and faster repairs. Other features include an air- assisted hydraulic clutch, reflector headlamps and lightweight factory- installed lift axles. The stamped alu- minum cab is 2.1 meters wide with 23 inches of room between the seats. At the World of Concrete show in January in Las Vegas, Kenworth showcased a T880 upfitted with a McNeilus standard mixer body and powered by the MX-13 run through an Eaton UltraShift Plus VMS transmission. Kenworth Truck Co., Kenworth.com Kenworth t880 a versatile vocational Freightliner has partnered with Quebec-based Simard Suspensions to offer a turnkey solution for its 114SD and 122SD truck models in heavy-duty applications such as crane, dump, wrecker, mixing and logging to facilitate a more comfort- able and reliable ride. Simard's severe-duty twin-steer chassis prep kits are designed to help provide a stable platform for increased truck efficiency and per- formance. The kits are designed to facilitate aftermarket conversions and installation of second steer-axle and heavy-duty suspensions, resulting in quicker delivery to customers. "To provide a simplified transition from factory to conversion, we devel- oped a cost-effective and timely process that still allows for customization," says Mary Aufdemberg, Freightliner direc- tor of product marketing. Freightliner Trucks, FreightlinerTrucks.com Freightliner's 114SD is suited for dump applications. The Mack Granite Medium Heavy Duty rear loader, introduced at the 2013 Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo, offers a reduced-weight option for refuse haulers seeking a truck built for lighter-duty cycles such as short inner-city routes or for service in smaller towns. The Granite MHD has lighter-weight components than other refuse models, Mack says. "The MHD rear loader is a com- plement to the existing Mack refuse product line," which also includes the Mack Granite and TerraPro Cabover and Low-Entry models, says Curtis Dorwart, Mack refuse marketing product manager. A clean back-of-cab design accom- modates a range of body options and helps make the vehicle suited for rear loader applications. Available in Class 7 4-by-2 or Class 8 6-by-4 configura- tions, the truck is equipped with a 345-horsepower Cummins ISL9 with 1,150 lb.-ft. of maximum torque. The cab is mounted on airbags and shocks. The MHD is designed with a short bumper-to-tire distance, addi- tional front-end swing clearance and a wheel cut that helps it maneuver in tight collection sites. Mack Trucks, MackTrucks.com Freightliner oFFers twin-steer chassis Kits MacK debuts granite Mhd rear loader The T880 features a panoramic windshield for enhanced visibility and a quiet cab with robust triple-sealed doors. Premium Diamond VIT and Vantage interior trim levels are available in Sandstone Tan and Slate Gray. Severe_Service_0314.indd 52 2/26/14 10:58 AM