» Hino Trucks entered into
the Class 8 market with the
introduction of the Hino XL Series
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Freightliner
“We’ll continue to see trucks offering
more driver-friendly features
to make the work environment
as appealing and as productive
as possible,” says Kelly Gedert,
director of product marketing,
Freightliner Trucks and Detroit
Components. Freightliner is a
division of Daimler Trucks North
America. In addition to cab design,
a big proponent of easier operation,
especially for new drivers, will
be the Detroit DT12 automated
manual transmission.
The company’s flagship long-haul
tractor, the Freightliner Cascadia,
now has the ability to receive
over-the-air Detroit Connect
Remote Updates. This functionality
allows fleets to update
parameters on the new Cascadia
for items like road speed, cruise
speed, idle shutdown by time and
idle shutdown by temperature.
Freightliner also introduced a
compressed natural gas (CNG)
day-cab option available for the
Cascadia during ACT Expo 2018.
For the powertrain, this CNG
option features a Cummins
Westport ISX 12N Near
Zero (NZ) NOx natural
gas engine, with up to 400 hp and
1,450 lb-ft of torque, and an Eaton
Fuller Advantage Series automated
manual transmission.
In April 2018, Freightliner introduced
the EconicSD waste collection
truck.
“The Freightliner EconicSD has
as unique low-entry concept that
includes a kneeling and lifting
function which further reduces
its already low step-in height,”
Gedert says. “The panoramic view
allows for easy navigation, and the
thoughtfully-designed cab is spacious
and modern, with an intuitive
digital instrument cluster.”
The EconicSD features a Detroit
DD8 engine with Detroit Connect
Virtual Technician remote diagnostic
service, along with an Allison
3000 series six-speed automatic
transmission with PTO capability.
With a 6x4 axle configuration, cab
style options include high cab, low
cab with front, rear or side loader
configurations.
» The Freightliner
EconicSD waste
collection truck.
Photo courtesy of Freightliner
International Truck
Also announcing the
launch of a new product
at the Work Truck Show
2018, International Truck
introduced its Class 6/7
International MV Series.
The MV Series is the last
of the company’s Project
Horizon initiative to
relaunch its product line.
The MV Series features
upgrades to cab design
and other driver-centric
enhancements also included
in the company’s Class
8 lineup.
When it comes to drivetrain,
fleets have a choice
between the Cummins
6.7 or L9 engine, and the
Allison Transmission 1000
HS automatic transmission.
The Allison FuelSense
2.0 with DynActive Shifting,
a torque converter allowing
for any number of shift
points based on operating
conditions, is also optional.
Available cab designs
include regular cab,
extended cab and crew
cab. International focused
on optimal views with a
single large piece of windshield
glass to improve
visibility and reduce blind
spots. Other updates
include a new digital display
gauge cluster with the
ability to customize up to
15 digital gauges, as well
as a new digital instrument
panel to customize to
multiple applications. In
addition, a flat-panel dash
allows space for up to 30
customizable switches.
When it comes to custom
programmable chassis
electronics, the Diamond
Logic electrical system
allows fleets to streamline
chassis and body equipment
integration and the
ability to program automated
tasks.
Available on all
International Trucks,
including the MV Series,
advanced remote diagnostics
and over-the-air
programming are available
through the OnCommand
Connection platform.
“Although the International
A26 engine was launched
in 2017, it has accounted
for driving share growth
in the 13L segment of the
Class 8 market, nearly doubling
our 13L share from
Q1 a year ago,” says Jim
Nachtman, International’s
product marketing director
for on highway trucks.
Hino
Officially unveiled at the Work
Truck Show 2018, Hino Trucks
entered into the Class 8 market
with the introduction of the Hino
XL Series. Available in Hino XL7
and XL8 models, both are powered
by Hino’s A09 turbo diesel
8.9L inline 6-cyl engine. This
engine provides a horsepower
range of 300-360 hp, with a
torque rating between 900 and
1,150 lb-ft.
The Hino XL Series will be
available in numerous straight
truck and tractor configurations
ranging from a GVWR of 33,000
to 60,000 lbs, and GCWR up
to 66,000 lbs, with max performance
of 360 hp and 1,150
lb-ft of torque.
Designed for a number of
vocational applications as
well, the XL Series offers
wheel base options of up to
304”, with tandem axle and
fifth wheel configurations.
The XL Series features electronic
stability control standard on
all tractors. Additional active
safety feature options include a
radar-based collision mitigation
system with active braking and
a camera-based lane-departure
warning system. Production of
the XL Series will begin in 2019.
With a 33,000 GVW, Hino also
recently announced the 338
Class 7 truck designed specifically
for delivery, utility and refuse
applications. The 338 features
the Hino J08E VB 260hp engine
with a maximum 660 lb-ft of
torque. Driveline components
include an Allison Transmission
automatic 6-speed transmission,
Meritor axles and Dana Spicer
driveshafts.
» The International
Truck’s MV Series features
upgrades to cab design
and other driver-centric
enhancements also
included in the company’s
Class 8 lineup.
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