Mack Trucks Demonstrates Application Excellence with Two Specialized Mack® Granite® Models at WWETT Show

02-19-2019 

GREENSBORO, NC (Feb. 19, 2019) – Mack Trucks will demonstrate its focus on application excellence with two specialized Mack® Granite® models on display during the 2019 Waste & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show Feb. 21–24 at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis.

Two Mack Granite models will be on display in Mack booth No. 4128 equipped with Mack’s fully integrated powertrain, including the Mack mDRIVE™ HD automated manual transmission (AMT) with split-shaft power take-off (PTO) functionality. Splitshaft PTOs allow customers to operate auxiliary equipment that requires higher torque, including vacuum bodies, concrete pumps or high-pressure liquid transfer applications.

Mack Granite models on display include:

  • Mack Granite Axle Forward 6x4 model
    Guzzler CL Vacuum Truck
    Engine: Mack MP®7-425M, 425 horsepower and 1,560 lb.-ft. torque
    Transmission: Mack mDRIVE HD 12-speed automated manual transmission
    (AMT) with split-shaft PTO functionality
    Additional features: Mack ClearTech™ One exhaust aftertreatment system; Mack
    PowerLeash engine brake; Mack FXL20 20,000 lb. front axle; Mack S462R
    46,000 lb. rear axles; Mack mRIDE™ 46,000 lb. rear suspension; Mack GuardDog® Connect integrated telematics; driver-focused interior with superior ergonomics; Mack premium seats developed with Sears Seating

  • Mack Granite Axle Back 8x6 tri-drive model
    WESTECH Vacuum Truck
    Engine: Mack MP8-455M, 455 horsepower and 1,760 lb.-ft. torque
    Transmission: Mack mDRIVE AMT 12-speed with split-shaft PTO functionality
    Additional features: Mack ClearTech One exhaust after treatment system; Mack FXL20 20,000 lb. front axle; Mack GuardDog® Connect integrated telematics; driver-focused interior with superior ergonomics; Mack premium seats developed with Sears Seating

 

CAPTION: Mack Trucks will showcase two specialized Mack® Granite® models at the 2019 Waste & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show Feb. 21–24 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.



Dedicated to durability, reliability and meeting the needs of customers, Mack Trucks has provided purpose-built transportation solutions for more than a century. Today, Mack is one of North America’s largest producers of heavy-duty trucks, and Mack® trucks are sold and serviced through an extensive distribution network in more than 45 countries. Mack trucks, diesel engines and transmissions sold in North America are assembled in the United States. Mack manufacturing locations are certified to the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality, ISO 14001 standard for environmental management systems and OHSAS 18001 standard for health and safety management systems. Mack is also a proud sponsor of Share the Road, an American Trucking Associations public information campaign aimed at enhancing the safety of our nation's roadways.

Mack Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, which is driving prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase customer uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs almost 100,000 people and serves customers in more than 190 markets. In 2022, net sales amounted to about $47 billion. For more information, please visit www.volvogroup.com.