SPECIFICATIONS
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Truck: Western Star 4964HD 8x6, 5.77m wheelbase; frame dimensions, 273x9.52mm double channel frame; maximum rated rood speed, 85km/h.
Engine: Caterpillar 3406E 14.6-litre developing 550hp (410kW) at 1,800rpm with 2,508Nm (1,850113ft) of torque.
Gearbox: Eaton RTLO 18718B 18-speed constant-mesh with oil cooler and gearstick noise isolator
Clutch: Spicer 15.5in super damped ceramic. Rear axle: Rockwell RZ-78-388 rated at 35.4 tonnes; ratio, 5.52:1; Neway tridem air suspension; 1,524mm axle spread: chassis mounted rear axle breathers; Haldex automatic slack adjusters. Front axle: Rockwell FG-941 rated at 6.4 tonnes; 1,588mm multi-leaf spring packs with heavy duty shock absorbers; Vickers power steering with 8.5-litre capacity. Air system: 31cfm air compressor; four air tanks; pull-type moisture ejectors; Wabco air dryer. Fuel: lx1 00gal alloy fuel tank, lx100gal alloy hydraulic tank; stainless-steel straps; alloy tank steps; fuel cooler. Electrical: Delco 130oinp alternator; four batteries mounted in frame with battery isolation switch.
Extras: Groeneveld automatic lubrication system; Optus MobileSat phone, Caterpillar ECM: Fleetcom 2000 on-board computer.
Trailers: Bulk Transfer Systems flexible side tippers made of Bisolloy flexible steel; hydraulically opening and closing tarpaulins; BPW axles with auto adjusting brakes; Hendrickson and BPW air suspension systems. Running gear: Jost JSK 38C turntables; Bridgestone 265/70R19.5 tyres on Alcoa aluminium 10-stud wheels.