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PTO-equipped walk-in truck chassis powers up utilities |
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 Workhorse Custom Chassis now offers a PTO (power take-off ) that can drive a multitude of products (i.e. air compressor, generator, hydraulic pump) for walk-in trucks built on its heavy-duty W62 diesel chassis. The manufacturer has created an integrated build process that enables the PTO option to be spec’d with the chassis right from the dealer.
The PTO-ready chassis is then upfitted with a selection of products from Vanair, a manufacturer of vehicle-mounted air compressors. Totally contained within the chassis frame rails, the Vanair products exploit the engine’s power to drive pneumatic, electric and hydraulic tools and equipment. The auxiliary power is generated from the platform’s International Maxxforce 5 200-hp diesel engine.
The PTO can power an air compressor, with capacities available from 125-200 cfm, or a generator, with capacities available for 7200W or 11,600W that produce 120V or 120/240V at 60 Hz. Various-sized hydraulic pumps can be added, and all three functions can be ordered independently or in any combination. The patented Genair product is ideal for utilities, says Workhorse, that use tools such as air spades, jack hammers and pavement breakers, as well as electric power for pipe fusion, emergency lighting, electric tools and arc welding.
The air compressor and the AC generator can run separately or simultaneously. An instrument panel features an hour meter, and pressure and temperature gauges for easy monitoring. (Appeared EB April 2008, Trucks for the Trade)
WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS
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