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November 2017

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November 2017 | EquipmentWorld.com 38 multi-function packs, including VMAC, Miller Electric, BOSS and HIPPO Multipower. And because SCR canisters and DEF tanks take up frame rail space, Barry notes that vocational body builders continue to seek creative ways to mount tool boxes, fuel tanks and other bulky components that once would have inhabited the frame space now occu- pied by aftertreatment. High-tech chassis The chassis cabs on which bodies are built are also undergoing major changes, with automated transmissions taking over the market. Barry says 65 to 70 percent of his truck orders include some type of auto- mated transmission, and 90 percent of those are Allison, which are full automatics with torque converters. Automated manual, such as the Volvo I- Shift or Eaton UltraShift, are also used. Barry says that compared to a manual transmis- sion, an automated manual may cost $6,000 to $7,000 more and an automatic around $12,000 more. As for the durability of these transmissions, he says, "We have lowboys pulling 850,000 to 1 million pounds with Al- Rubbertrax_EW0117_PG.indd 1 12/7/16 8:36 AM machine matters | continued The Peterbilt 567 features an aluminum cab structure and Metton LMR (liquid molding resin) hood for strength and weight savings. Alternative fuel platforms are CNG and LNG using a Cummins Westport ISX12 G with up to 400 horsepower and 1,450 pound-feet of torque. Both set- back and set-forward axle models are available with steer axle ratings of up to 22,000 pounds.

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