Mack Trucks launches new products at NTEA Work Truck Show

Mack Trucks displayed at the  Work Truck Show a new, medium-duty Granite that is optimized for municipalities, landscapers and small contractors.

The Mack Medium-Duty Granite can be spec’d as a Class 7 truck or a Baby 8. Both versions feature a 4×2 drivetrain and a 9-liter, Cummins ISX9 rated at 345 horsepower. This power is harnessed by an Allison 3000 automatic transmission. The truck will be offered in either set-forward or set-back axle configurations.

Dortwart says a clean back-of-cab design helps the Mack Medium Duty 4×2 accommodate a wide variety of body options, including those required for utility, dump and municipal applications. The short bumper-to-tire distance offers front-end swing clearance and superior wheel cut – key for navigating tight turns in municipalities and construction sites

The galvanized steel cab of the MHD 4×2 is mounted on airbags and shocks so the driver stays comfortable during the workday. Mack’s Cornerstone chassis, built of high-strength steel alloy for a stronger, lighter frame, is offered in four frame rail thicknesses ranging from 7 mm to 11.1 mm.