Kenworth Makes Bendix ESP Standard on T680, T880

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The Bendix ESP electronic stability program has been made standard on new Kenworth T680 and T880 tractors, the OEM announced.

The Bendix ESP full stability system meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's new electronic stability control technology mandate, which is scheduled to go into effect in August for Class 8 trucks with tandem-drive axles.

“The T680 on-highway flagship and T880 vocational leader are Kenworth's most technologically advanced vehicles,” said Kurt Swihart, Kenworth marketing director. “Kenworth's move to standardize on the Bendix ESP system continues our offering of technology systems to help our customers achieve success in their specific operations.”

Kenworth T680 and T880 will come standard with the Bendix 4S/4M configuration, which has four sensors and four modulators and includes Bendix Smart ATC automatic traction control and Bendix ESP.

The Bendix ESP full stability technology is designed to help stabilize the vehicle during loss of control situations on dry, wet, snow and ice-covered roadways.

In addition to using sensors that monitor lateral acceleration the Bendix ESP system also uses sensors to monitor steering angle and vehicle direction. This allows for detection of a vehicle's impending loss of stability and automatic intervention through dethrottling of the engine and selective application of tractor steer and drive axle brakes, along with trailer brakes, helping the driver to maintain control of the vehicle in a variety of situations.

Related: Bendix Wingman Advanced Available to Order on Kenworth T270, T370

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Rack System Designed for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

The Chief Chassis Liner Heavy-Duty Trucker is a pulling package designed to repair a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles.

The pulling system is built on a multiuse platform that can be customized to meet a heavy-duty shop's needs for less than the cost of a rail system, according to Chief.

The modular design of the Heavy-Duty Trucker allows for precise holding, pulling and pushing anywhere around the bed, providing technicians with a wide variety of options to bring larger vehicle frames back into alignment. It is available with four, six, or eight seven-foot-tall cab towers, providing 360-degrees of pulling with 25-tons of pulling power, and two pulls per tower. Laser-cut tie-downs are located in the inner and outer portion of the treadways, and there are center hold pockets for additional tie-downs and anchoring. A jacking beam allows for pushing up on frames.

Available in 32-foot, 40-foot, or custom bed lengths the Chassis Liner Heavy Duty Trucker features a drive-on deck designed to provide good access to the vehicle being repaired. Removable drive-on ramps and non-skid treadways allow for easier loading of the vehicle being repaired. The bed is also plumbed for air in multiple locations to speed prep time.

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Eaton Adds Direct Shipping of Lubricant Products

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Eaton has expanded the company's distribution channels for Eaton-branded synthetic lubricants and multi-purpose grease to include direct shipments to fleets and independent owner-operators.

Same-day and next-day deliveries will also be available within the Lower 48 states. Eaton PS-386 heavy-duty lubricants are available in 1-gallon jugs, 5-gallon pails, and 55-gallon drums. Procision transmission PS-278 medium-duty fluids are available in 5-gallon pails while EP-2 grease is available in 14-ounce tubes. All lubes are shipped directly from the Eaton Logistics Center in Indianapolis.

“Using Eaton lubricants can help generate significant financial savings and speedy paybacks for all fleets,” said Bill Gross, lubricants product manager for Eaton. “Our traditional OEM dealer customers will also continue to stock our lubricants and pass along the benefits to our customers.”

Eaton PS-386 Heavy-Duty Synthetic Transmission fluid, Eaton PS-278 Synthetic Transmission fluid for medium-duty Eaton Procision transmissions, and Eaton EP-2 Multi-purpose grease have been specifically designed to improve fuel efficiency and enhance the performance of Eaton transmissions and clutches. The PS-386 and PS-278 transmission fluids are now the standard factory-fill at all North American truck makers, according to Eaton.

Purchases must be made online with a credit card only, and a tax exempt number is required.

Related: Eaton Upgrades Line of Advantage Series Clutches

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