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June 2012

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Innovative drivetrain for extreme hauls Volvo Trucks extended its award-winning XE drivetrain offerings to a package based around its 16-liter Volvo D16 engine (pictured in a Volvo VNL630). The drive- train is designed specifically for the North American heavy long combination vehicle (LCV) market, with weights up to 143,000 lbs. This one (of two new XE16 powertrain packages) delivers the full power and low-end torque needed for higher weight applications while downspeeding the engine at cruising speeds by 200 rpm or more. For instance, downspeed- ing from 1,425 to 1,225 at 62 mph yields a 3 percent fuel efficiency improvement, the company says. Each new package utilizes a D16 engine rated at 500 hp with 2,050 lb.-ft. torque, a Volvo I-Shift automated mechanical transmission, heavy-duty suspensions, rear axles with a 3:21 ratio instead of the 3:73 rear axle often specified on North American LCVs, and pro- prietary software that facilitates seamless communication among Volvo's integrated powertrain components. The full 2,050 lb-ft. of torque is available while running as low as 1,000 rpm. Volvo Trucks, volvotrucks.com Trailer has 24-foot deck The Fontaine Magnitude 35 heavy-haul trailer is equipped with a 24-foot clear deck length and a loaded deck height of 20 inches, leaving 6 inches of ground clearance. A built-in storage compartment has a lockable cover, and bogie can be ordered with an optional beavertail and spring-assisted rear ramps. Fontaine Trailer, fontaineheavy- haul.com Tough tablet Environmental exposure worries for your field computing device can be set aside with Panasonic's Toughpad A1, a 10-inch Android-powered tablet designed for use in rugged applications. The 10.1- inch multitouch, daylight-viewable screen makes for a capable interface, and the device has a military rating for drops and dust and water resistance. The unit is capable of 4G mobile broadband service as well as Bluetooth v2.1 and 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi and satellite GPS. Panasonic, panasonic.com/toughpad NEWS IN BRIEF: Daimler Trucks North America designated the Bendix EverSure ADB spring brake as standard on wheel-ends outfitted with Bendix ADB22X-V air disc brakes and uti- lizing spring brakes. DTNA made the designation for all but a few specialty applications. Released in 2011, the EverSure ADB provides double-diaphragm spring brake technology, delivering corrosion resistance, extended ser- vice intervals and increased force output when compared to com- peting double-diaphragm units, Bendix says. Visit daimler-trucksnorthamerica.com and bendix.com Jacobs Vehicle Systems has developed its first natural gas engine brake for the Cummins ISX12 G. The new engine brake will be available in 2013. Visit www.jacobsvehiclesystems.com Kenworth offers the Cummins ISX 11.9 engine with a rear engine power take-off (REPTO) option for concrete ready mix, construction, crane, cherry picker, mining and oil well field service and other voca- tional applications. The REPTO can help eliminate the need for a front- mounted or transmission-mounted PTO, simplifying charge air cooler and radiator design requirements. The Cummins ISX11.9 with REPTO is capable to 466 lb.-ft. of continu- ous torque and a maximum rating of 520 lb.-ft. torque when used for intermittent load applications. The manufacturer also has added the Neway ADZ rear air suspension from SAF-Holland for heavy and severe duty applications. Kenworth opened a new facility to service oil and gas industry cus- tomers at 5259 South 5400 East in Naples, Utah. The dealership features six service bays. Visit kenworth.com Navistar introduced private-label International brake drums. The drums are built to SAE and ASTM standards. Results include weight savings of 2 to 4 pounds per drum and improved heat dissipation when compared to traditional designs. Visit navistarpartsandservice.com JUNE 2012 OVERDRIVE 49

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