Mack introduced its new Granite Medium Heavy Duty (MHD) rear loader Wednesday at the 2013 Canadian Waste and Recycling Expo.
The Mack Granite MHD rear loader offers a reduced weight option for refuse companies and municipalities desiring a truck built for lighter-duty cycles, such as short inner-city routes or for service in smaller towns. Because the Granite MHD has lighter weight components than other refuse models, Mack says it offers an economic alternative to help fleets increase their return on investment.
“The MHD rear loader is a complement to the existing Mack refuse product line that includes the Mack Granite and the Mack TerraPro Cabover and Low Entry vehicles,” says Curtis Dorwart, Mack refuse marketing product manager. “This tough, lightweight truck is a customized option for our refuse customers who need a vehicle that is ideal for shorter routes and lower gross payload.”
The clean back-of-cab design of the Granite MHD accommodates a range of body options and makes the vehicle particularly well-suited to rear loader applications. Available in 4×2 or 6×4 configurations, the truck is equipped with a Cummins ISL9 345- horsepower engine with a maximum torque rating of 1,150 lb.-ft., offering the power and durability that Mack is known for in a lighter package. The MHD rear loader is available as a Class 7 solution when configured as a 4×2.
Mounted on airbags and shocks, the MHD rear loader’s cab offers improved driver comfort. With a short bumper-to-tire distance, the MHD rear loader has a superior front-end swing clearance and an excellent wheel cut that allows it to maneuver in and out of tight collection sites.
