Truck Parts and Service | Heavy Duty Trucking, Aftermarket, Service Info
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30 Marketplace T R U C K P A R T S & S E R V I C E | O c t o b e r 2 0 1 5 Off The Line Spotlighting a new OEM innovation Kenworth has made two product enhance- ments on the Kenworth T270 and T370 — fuel tanks mounted be- tween the frame rails behind the rear axle and a narrower battery box. Kenworth says the en- hancements are part of a focused medium-duty body builder expansion program that opens up more frame packaging options for cus- tomers with complex body installations. "By choosing these two new options together, special application customers and their body builders will fi nd it much easier to install custom bodies, equipment and apparatus on the Class 6 Kenworth T270 chassis and the Class 7 Kenworth T370 chassis," says Kurt Swi- hart, Kenworth marketing director. Kenworth adds medium- duty product improvements 160-watt LED work lamp Larson Electronics has announced the release of a new 160 watt integrated LED light fi xture approved for Class 1 Division 2 areas and is ideal for hazardous locations where fl ammable chemical and petrochemical vapors may be encountered. The HAL-48-2L-ITG-LED-BMSW from Larson Electronics is a four foot, two lamp integrated LED light fi xture that is ideal for operators who seek a top quality, explosion proof light that reduces operating costs, improve lighting quality, and reduce down time from incurred frequent servicing intervals, the company says. 160-watt LED work lamp Larson Electronics has announced the release of a new 160 Premium driver seat Commercial Vehicle Group says its Wide Ride Core premium seat for Class 7 and 8 heavy- duty trucks is the latest addition to the company's Bostrom Seating brand lineup. CVG says the seat builds on its Wide Ride II platform that features a wider seat de- sign and adds several features and options, such as a 23-in.-wide seat cushion, cushion extension and front and rear cushion tilt; and an optional "smart" seat memory switch designed to enable drivers to exit the vehicle quickly by defl ating the seat and infl ate it upon returning. Premium driver seat Commercial Vehicle Group says its Wide Ride Core premium seat for Class 7 and 8 heavy- latest addition to the company's Bostrom Seating brand lineup. CVG says the seat Ride II platform that features a wider seat de- sign and adds several features and options, such as a 23-in.-wide seat cushion, cushion extension and Hybrid polymer hose Gates Corp. has added to its popular hybrid polymer hose line by introducing a new water hose and whip air hose. Gates says the hybrid polymer water hose has heavy-duty nickel-plated fi ttings and spring guard and comes in multiple sizes. The company says the whip air hose reduces wear and tear to help prolong air hose life and is also available in differ- ent lengths. And Gates says both hoses are designed to not kink or curl. nickel-plated fi ttings and spring guard and comes in multiple sizes. ent lengths. And Gates says Trailer inspection product Lite-Check introduces its new Verifi er trailer inspection system using the Verifi er tablet. According to Lite-Check, the Verifi er trailer interface will test and record the operating systems' (lights, brakes, ABS) data, and save to a fi le. An app listing the physical DOT inspection items will then direct the operator to record conditions and photos on the Verifi er tablet. The trailer fi le will be transmitted to the offi ce server for processing, Lite-Check says. The Lite-Check process also will provide a 'verifi able' fi le recording the trailer VIN, operator, location, time/date, along with the trailer information required for a DOT trailer report.