Freightliner Trucks introduces new severe duty plow
Freightliner Trucks has introduced its all-new 114 Severe Duty (SD) platform equipped with a 14.5-foot elliptical dump body, 10-foot front plow and belly scraper.
“By introducing the 114SD platform with its available set-forward axle configuration and ground clearance package, we now have full product coverage in the government snow plow market,” said T.J. Reed, director of product marketing, Freightliner Trucks.
Ideal for resisting corrosion, the lightweight aluminum cab is e-coated for added protection against the harshest winter elements and features large door openings for easy entry and egress.
The snow plow-friendly hood incorporates a radiator-mounted stationary grille that allows the hood to be open when equipped with a variety of different front frame extension mounted snow plow attachments. For additional convenience, optional under-hood access hatches are also available for day-to-day maintenance checks.
The contoured back of hood design helps eliminate the build up of snow on the cowl.
“Snow plow operators are often operating in extreme weather conditions, and require a solution that won’t slow them down,” said Reed. “We’ve included elements in this truck like extreme climate thermal insulation, inside/outside engine air intake with snow door and electronic control modules located inside the cab to protect them from the elements.”
The 114SD SFA snow plow is equipped with the Detroit Diesel DD13 engine featuring 450 hp at 1,650 pound feet of torque, and BlueTec emissions technology. In addition, the Cummins ISL and ISC will be available for the 114SD SFA (set forward axle) in late 2011.
TEM friendly features
The 114SD SFA snow plow offers truck equipment manufacturer (TEM) features that will not only decrease installation time, but provide the ideal solution for a variety of plow configurations, Reed said.
The snow plow crossmember for wing plow support eliminates the need for TEMs to cut into the chassis, also strengthening the wing plow configuration on the truck. The clean back-of-cab is achieved by an under step Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) after treatment system, and 70-gallon fuel tank with six-gallon DEF tank, and three battery mount, all packaged under the cab.
Freightliner’s new SmartPlex Electrical System enables TEMs to install SmartPlex flex switches and lamp modules in the overhead counsel with click-in, laser-etched plastic indicators that feature snow plow specific icons. These switches and lamps are easily programmed to each customer’s unique requirements through Freightliner’s ServiceLink software.
A division of DTNA, Freightliner Trucks is the leading heavy duty truck manufacturer in North America.
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