The 33,000-pound GVW, 2012 Hino 338 model features the manufacturer’s J08E series eight-liter diesel engine producing 260 HP and 660 pounds/feet of torque, a 13 percent improvement over previous models. Standard equipment on the Hino 338 includes an Allison automatic transmission and an exhaust brake. Options for 2012 models include a clean cab-to-axle and an Allison 2500 transmission with Shift Energy Management, along with a 14,000-pound front axle, a front frame extension and a 120,000-PSI frame.
The KUV129SHK from Knapheide, a new KUV model compatible with single rear wheel cutaway chassis, offers more than 75 inches of interior cargo height. Standard features of the model include two conduit chutes with two shelves each, 250-pound capacity adjustable divider shelves and an internal cargo area for transporting oversized items. The design also includes stainless steel hinges and paddle-activated rotary-style latches, hat section double-reinforced compartment doors and a master locking system. Knapheide now offers three different KUV models compatible with single rear wheel chassis – the KUV129SUK, KUV129SLK and the new KUV129SHK.
Grote’s new MicroNova Dot family of clearance/marker lamps features dual-intensity capabilities that are designed to resist the dimming that is common in penny-sized LED lamps. Grote’s MicroNova Dot is available in P2- and PC-rated versions to meet photometric requirements for a broad spectrum of applications. The P2 MicroNova Dot can be used as either a side marker lamp or a clearance lamp. The PC lamp meets light angularity requirements for both clearance and side marker lamps simultaneously. The lamps require no mounting fasteners and have a profile that extends only three-eighths of an inch from the mounting surface. The MicroNova Dot comes in a 12-volt and a 24-volt, ECE-rated model. An optional adapter allows the lamps to function in a dual-intensity mode, needed for applications such as high-mount center lamp configurations.
Freightliner Trucks has unveiled two new Severe Duty (SD) models. The expansions to the SD product line include the 114SD SFA, which features a set-forward axle (SFA) configuration with a standard 31-inch front axle position and optional 29.5-inch configuration. Front axle ratings on the 114SD are available up to 23,000 pounds. Heavy rear axle configurations for single axles are available up to 38,000 pounds, tandem axles up to 58,000 pounds and tridem axles rated up to 69,000 pounds. All 114SD models are powered by the Detroit Diesel DD13 with a power range of 350 to 450 HP, and torque ratings from 1,250 to 1,650 pounds/feet. Cummins ISC and ISL engines will also be available on the 114SD in ratings from 260 to 380 HP, and 660 to 1,300 pounds/feet of torque.
The 108SD features a 42-inch set-back axle position with axle ratings that range from 10,000 to 20,000 pounds for front axles, and single and tandem rear axles options from 21,000 to 46,000 pounds. The 108SD is offered with the Cummins ISB and ISC engines ranging from 200 to 350 HP, and 520 to 1,000 pounds/feet of torque. Eaton Fuller manual and automated transmissions, along with Allison automatic transmissions, are offered on all models of the SD family.
Altec Industries meets customer demands with the continued expansion of the AF Series. The AF forestry body traditionally used in aerial applications is now being used for non-aerial operations, offering a variety of safety features and industry-leading options to fit each customer’s need.
Key features include a secure user-friendly hoist safety prop lever, which prevents the need to crawl under the truck for maintenance. An optional curbside ladder box with pole pruner shelf allows workers to choose the working side of the vehicle.
Other features and benefits include: • Handling capacity up to 27.6 cubic yards • An integrated locking system that anchors all doors at eight points with one easy operation, making it the most secure in the industry • Altec’s ProTEC superior corrosion-protection paint system • LED light package • Three-year warranty
Altec’s AF Series is available in lengths up to 16 feet, and has capacities up to 27.6 cubic yards.
A Web-based location and telematics solution developed by WebTech Wireless, Hino’s INSIGHT is offered with a free one-year service subscription plan on 2008 through 2012 model year trucks. INSIGHT services include route tracking, geofencing, vehicle administration, maintenance management, real-time diagnostic alerts, fleet performance reporting and remote door unlock telemetry. On the dashboard main page of the HinoInsight.com Web portal, specifically designed to access a daily snapshot of a fleet’s critical diagnostics status and performance, fleet managers can simultaneously view real-time vehicle and driver-related information including performance measures for speed, acceleration, braking and fuel usage, in-route/driving fuel economy versus overall fuel economy, drive time, idle time, PTO time and diesel exhaust fluid tank level monitoring.
The user administration interface of Hino INSIGHT can be extended to internal maintenance supervisors, logistics managers, dispatch, drivers and customer service representatives, as well as externally to authorities and insurance companies. INSIGHT includes an automated email scheduling system that enables user-defined groups to receive selected reports. Options available to INSIGHT customers include two-way dispatch/driver communication, electronic driver logs with hours-of-service reporting, routing, security/blind spot video monitoring, axle payload weight monitoring, a security alert system with emergency call center integration, seat belt and tire pressure monitoring, accelerometer accident reporting and other customized solutions.
Riding seat crane models from Altec Industries feature a new tilt cab option that allows the operator to adjust the angle of the cab with hydraulic power. Included are the truck-mounted and track carrier AC38-127S models. The truck-mounted AC23-95B from Altec features out-and-down outriggers to provide increased productivity during setup in confined areas with short-span, mid-span and full-span load charts.
Designed and built with integral safety features to help comply with new standards, Altec cranes include interlocks to help prevent boom operation prior to deploying the outriggers and outrigger controls at ground level, located within view of the shoes to help prevent crush hazards. Other safety features of the company’s models include winch drum rotation indicators that signal the operator of winch drum motion and speed, area protection in the load moment indicator that helps warn of potential overhead hazards, and load moment indicators programmed with a 50 percent de-rate for personnel handling with pin-on platforms.
The new POWERMASTER series from Ramsey Winch includes a complete bumper system that has a 20k hydraulic planetary winch with optional extended shaft, Capstan drives with lifting capacities up to 6,000 pounds and Capstan heads. The new POWERMASTER bumper features a shell made from galvanneal steel, which is precision welded for added strength and lower maintenance costs. The POWERMASTER design also includes locking latches for bumper compartments that provide added security for tools and equipment.
Terex Utilities has added the L13i to its product family. The L13i is designed for installation on light-duty chassis in the 3,500-kg (7,700-pound) GVWR range. The L13i is descriptive of a 13-m working height insulated aerial.
Key product features include: • Insulated articulating and telescoping aerial device • Ability to mount on a variety of light-duty chassis • Bottom-of-platform height of 11.1 m (36.5 ft.) • Working height of 12.6 m (41.5 ft.) • Optional two-person platform
The L13i Series will be a valuable addition to the product lineup. It provides users with increased chassis options for applications that vary from trouble truck work to tree trimming in urban applications. www.terexutilities.com
In response to consumer demand, Golight Inc., the leader in remote-control searchlights, has introduced the High Intensity Discharge (HID) Stryker. The new HID Stryker offers Golight users tremendous intensity with minimal strain on the vehicle’s electrical system. By comparison, the HID upgrade more than triples the light output of its incandescent counterpart. Renowned for its beam precision, Golight has been able to generate a peak beam intensity of 650,000 candelas by incorporating an internally-ballasted HID bulb and updated reflector into the Stryker remote-control light housing, and achieve a maximum beam distance of more than one mile. Besides increased intensity, the HID system emits light at significantly greater color temperature – 4100 k – which creates a whiter light comparable to daylight. After an initial startup surge, the HID Stryker requires only 3.5 amps for continuous operation. The unit reaches peak output in less than 10 seconds and reaches 70 percent capacity in just four seconds. The filament-free bulb also has durability advantages, with a rated life of greater than 3,000 hours. www.golight.com
