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peterbilt news 26 l FIRST CLASSCLASS Peterbilt has introduced a new set-forward front axle configuration for its flag- ship vocational Model 567. The new truck is ideal for mixer and other weight-con- scious applications. "The Model 567 SFFA (set-forward front axle) lets customers maximize pay- loads while helping meet state and federal bridge law requirements," says Robert Woodall, Peterbilt Assistant General Manager of Sales and Marketing. "The Model 567 is a low-weight lead- er and this new configura- tion will let customers take full advantage of that through optimized weight distribution." Like the set-back axle ver- sion, the Model 567 SFFA is available in both 115- and 121-inch BBC lengths. The 115-inch BBC has a bumper to front axle distance of 29 inches and the 121-inch BBC has a bumper to front axle distance of 31 inch- es. These dimensions were carefully engineered to max- imize maneuverability while providing the ideal wheel- base to comply with bridge law requirements. "The new axle position builds on the Model 567's already exceptional versatili- ty, helping customers across a wide range of applications reach higher levels of per- formance, productivity and profitability," says Woodall. "The Model 567 broke new ground for visibility, maneu- verability and durability. Customer reception of the Model 567 has been over- whelmingly positive and the new SFFA configuration gives our customers more choices than ever to meet their jobsite requirements and business goals." The Model 567 SFFA is available for order now through Peterbilt dealer- ships. Production is sched- uled for June. FC New Model 567 Set-Forward Axle Configuration The new set-forward front axle configuration for the Peterbilt Model 567 will optimize weight distribution and help customers maximize payloads while meeting state and federal bridge law requirements. The Model 567 SFFA is available for order now, with production scheduled to begin in June.