Mack Titan
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| name = Mack Titan
| manufacturer = Mack Trucks
| production = 1995–present (Australia)
2008–2017 (North America)
| assembly = Wacol, Queensland
Macungie, Pennsylvania
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| body_style = Conventional (bonneted cab)
| engine = Mack, Cummins, Caterpillar and Volvo
| transmission = Mack, Eaton (manual)
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The Mack Titan is a heavy-duty truck produced by Mack Trucks. Two variants are produced: one for the Australian market, introduced in 1995 aimed at heavy road train operators, and a 2008 version introduced in North America. The Titan can haul loads up to 200 tonnes GCWR and comes with many heavy-duty options that are not usually found on highway trucks.
Australia
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- A raised cab and taller hood allows for larger radiators for improved engine cooling in the hot Australian climates.
- Heavy duty double and triple frame rails handle the high loads and stress of driving on unpaved dirt roads.
- Rear axles offered include tri-drive options and planetary hub reduction axles from Renault Trucks.
- Air brake system has high flow air compressor and large air tanks to provide air for 2 or more trailers and the air starter (if fitted).
- Integrated vertical air intake snorkels keep dust and dirt out of the filters prolonging their life.
- High power engines from Cummins (ISX & Signature) and Caterpillar (C-16). Until 2000/2001, the Mack 16.4 litre E9 V8 was offered at {{convert|455|kW|hp|abbr=on}} and {{convert|2780|Nm|ft·lbf|abbr=on}} of torque.
- The Mack 18 speed transmission is standard, with an Eaton 18 speed option. Eaton two and four speed auxiliary transmissions are also available to provide extra gears and an optional Power Tower.
United States
In March 2008, Titan was introduced in Bulldog magazine."Mack to Launch its Biggest Model -- TITAN": [http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/mack/Bulldog/MCKTRK_BullDogMag08V1.pdf Bulldog] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325205717/http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/mack/Bulldog/MCKTRK_BullDogMag08V1.pdf |date=25 March 2013 }}. - 2008-Volume 1. - p.9. - (Adobe Acrobat *.PDF document). - Retrieved: 2008-06-02 The target markets are the heavy-haul applications of: construction, logging, mining, oil field, and heavy equipment hauling. A Heavy Duty model uses the 16-litre big-block MP10, the largest ever 6-cylinder engine from Mack, with 515, 565, and {{convert|605|hp}} models. The 605 has a torque rating of {{convert|2060|ft.lbf|N.m|abbr=on}} at 1,200 rpm.Product Brochure: [http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/mack/products/Titan/MCKTRK_TitanBro.pdf Titan] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130325205807/http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/mack/products/Titan/MCKTRK_TitanBro.pdf |date=25 March 2013 }}. - Mack Trucks. - (Adobe Acrobat *.PDF document). - Retrieved: 2008-06-02
It will replace the now retired CL model which served as Mack's "big bore" truck which was powered by the Cummins ISX. It will feature the MP10 which is Mack's version of the Volvo D16C.[http://articles.directorym.net/Review_Mack_Trucks_Titan-a934511.html Mack Titan review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090228184922/http://articles.directorym.net/Review_Mack_Trucks_Titan-a934511.html |date=28 February 2009 }} Retrieved: 2009-03-01 In mid 2017 the Mack Titan was discontinued for sale in the US.{{Citation needed|date=September 2017}}
See also
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External links
- Australia:
- [http://www.macktrucks.com.au/default.aspx?pageid=5718 Mack Titan Homepage] - Mack Trucks Australia
- [http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?showtopic=3512&hl= Titan Info] - BigMackTrucks.com
- United States:
- [http://www.macktrucks.com/default.aspx?pageid=2332 Titan series] - Mack Trucks
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130325205807/http://www.macktrucks.com/assets/mack/products/Titan/MCKTRK_TitanBro.pdf Titan Product Brochure] - Mack Trucks - (Adobe Acrobat *.PDF document)
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