Two heavy duty tractors, undergoing final road testing before production; model DLR-8000, rated 60,000 lb GCW, features aluminum tilt cab, independent front wheel suspension, air ride, and fabricated chassis frame; DFR-8000 handles loads up to 76,000 lb; GCW is powered by 2-stroke Detroit diesel engine; aluminum is used throughout cab framing, reinforced pressed floor, welded exterior roof and back panels, etc.


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    Title :

    GMC highway tractors stress weight-saving designs


    Additional title:

    Automotive Industries


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1958


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Air suspension on highway tractors

    Locklin, J.G. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1957


    AIR SUSPENSION ON HIGHWAY TRACTORS

    LOCKLIN, J. G. | SAE Technical Papers | 1957


    Some design elements for C.O.E. highway tractors

    Baster, F.S. / Fager, C.H. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1953


    SOME DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR C.O.E. HIGHWAY TRACTORS

    FAGER, C. H. / BASTER, F. S. | SAE Technical Papers | 1953


    Weight-saver tractors from E.R.F.

    Dalzell,J. | Automotive engineering | 1983