Mack’s updated powertrain coming to WasteExpo

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Mack Trucks will highlight its updated 2017 powertrain next week at WasteExpo 2016, marking the debut of the newest evolution of the Mack MP series engines.

Engineered with several innovations, including a common-rail fuel injection system and patented wave piston, Mack’s 2017 powertrain delivers improved performance and productivity, while also boosting fuel efficiency.

From June 7-9, visitors to Mack booth no. 1327 in the Las Vegas Convention Center will also experience Mack’s full lineup of trucks designed to handle challenging refuse and recycling work.

A special Mack demonstration truck will also highlight some exciting new technology for refuse vehicle propulsion.

WasteExpo begins Monday, June 6 with events and conferences. Exhibits open on Tuesday, June 7. Mack models featured in the booth include:

  • Mack LR Model Cabover Front Loader

Engine: Mack MP7 325M

Front axle: Mack UniMax FXL20, 20,000 lbs.

Rear axle: Mack S402R, 40,000 lbs.

Suspension: Mack mRIDE

  • Mack Granite Axle Forward Hoist Truck

Engine: Mack MP8 445C

Transmission: mDRIVE HD 14 speed

Emission Control: Mack ClearTech One

Front axle: Mack UniMax FXL20, 20,000 lbs.

Rear axle: Mack S462, 46,000 lbs.

Suspension: Mack mRIDE

  • Mack TerraPro Cabover Front Loader

Engine: Cummins Westport ISL-G – compressed natural gas

Front axle: Mack UniMax FXL20, 20,000 lbs.

Rear axle: Meritor RT46-160 46,000 lbs.

Suspension: Hendrickson HN462 46,000 lbs.

  • Mack LR Model Cabover Automated Side Loader

Engine: Mack MP7 325M

Front axle: Mack UniMax FXL20, 20,000 lbs.

Rear axle: Meritor RT46-164EH 46,000 lbs.

Suspension: Mack mRIDE

  • Mack LR Model Cabover Split Body Rear Loader

Engine: Mack MP7 325M

Front axle: Mack UniMax FXL20, 20,000 lbs.

Rear axle: Mack SS522R, 52,000 lbs.

Suspension: Ridewell Dynalastic RD-202S 52,000 lbs.