The great American dream for truckers
14th December 2000, Page 16
14th December 2000
Page 16
Page 16, 14th December 2000
— The great American dream for truckers
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• With a relatively modest Interstate gross weight limit of just 36.28 tonnes (80,0001b) on three axles, US truck makers want to save as much weight as possible. Mack's CX613 Vision Ultra Light day cab 6x2 tractor tips the scales at an impressive 5,554kg (12,2461b) thanks to the extensive use of aluminium, including wheels, fuel and air tanks, plus brackets on the Max. Air lightweight air suspension. Ultra Light is aimed at tanker operators and is powered by a 380hp E-Tech diesel (E-Tech is used in the Renault Magnum), with a six-speed gearbox.