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the movement to Tier four engines in Internationals come with International safely fold, unfold, and monitor the crane,
forklifts lengthened the forklift, and the engines. Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks prevent operator error, and manage over
overall length of 41 ½ feet made the 26 come with Paccar engines. Cummins 30 functions – many simultaneously.
ft decks unattainable in some cases. is offered in some trucks an up-charge Others ensure precise positioning in hard-
Steel floors and wood floors are still a options. Only Freightliner dealers can to-reach places and automatically boost
hot debate. Steel is more durable, but provide service and warranty repairs on capacity up to 10 percent when needed.
a wood floor is less slippery. In many Detroit engines, and the same with other
cases, aluminum decks are replacing brands. Servicing and warranties
steel decks, since they are lighter, and Crane technology is advancing at The warranties on the truck portion
they don’t rust. In Ontario and Quebec, an astonishing rate. Many modern are similar. Most offer a 2- or 3-year
the use of lift axles is still legal, but they articulating cranes from top-tier suppliers bumper to bumper warranty. Most
must be SPIF compliant. The SPIF axle, are lighter and more compact without manufacturer’s offer extended coverage.
wheels and tires add about $28,000 to the sacrificing capacity or strength and can A 5-year 300,000 km engine warranty is
price of a truck. The lift axle will extend easily work in cramped urban areas. They about $3,500 plus tax. The best deal is
payloads from 30,000 lbs to 40,000 lbs, are quick, easy to operate, versatile, and the Allison transmission 5-year warranty
but consideration should be given to can often do the work of multiple pieces is $2,000. You don’t get much fixed on an
engine size and related transmissions of equipment. Many new crane models are Allison automatic for $2,000. Many bigger
size. To move for a tandem to a 4-axle more fuel-efficient with fewer emissions. stores like to buy new trucks, and de-
truck may end up with a $40,000 to The technology in truck-mounted commission them once the warranties are
$50,000 premium. In Ontario, a 4-axle equipment since the early units has expired.
truck licensed for over 80,000 lbs will changed dramatically. The load-handling Availability of service is an important
now require a class AZ license, not a DZ. industry with sensors, bigger payloads, consideration. “For the fleet operator,
In bygone days, you could order any onboard computers, high-definition service comes down to coverage and
brand of engine in any truck, except for cameras, and the smartest control accessibility,” says Parr. “Our customers
Mack and Volvo. Today, Freightliners and systems. These include a best-in-class know that in whatever major centre they
Western Stars come with Detroit engines. load stability system and features that find themselves, we have a location
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