Medium Duty trucks have gross weight ratings that range from 14,001 pounds to 26,000 pounds. They are useful in dump operations where the loads are not heavier. A Medium Duty Dump Truck has a lower payload capacity in comparison to a heavy duty dump truck. Depending on the varied work applications, many truck drivers opt for a Medium Duty Dump Truck over heavy duty models.
There are many vocational truck manufactures, which produce a high quality and efficient Medium Duty Dump Truck. Kenworth trucks one of the most popular manufacturers of vocational application trucks has many medium duty models of dump trucks to offer. One such truck is the Kenworth T440. This Medium Duty Kenworth Dump truck is available in four different configurations to choose from, apart from the dump truck configuration.
The Medium Duty Kenworth Dump truck boasts of contemporary styling features like an aerodynamic hood, which is sloped in the front, to offer the operator greater visibility. The three piece bumper is also aerodynamic. Other design features include Kenworth’s prominent signature front grille, Halogen forward lighting headlamps which are offered as standard equipment.
The Medium Duty Kenworth Dump Truck is powered by a standard PX-8 PACCAR diesel engine, while the diesel Cummins ISL is offered as an optional engine. You can also choose between manual and automatic transmissions to go with your engine choice. While this truck is available in a standard day cab model, you can also opt for the extended cab model which is more spacious with an additional 5” height and 6” length.
Sterling trucks are other great medium duty truck manufacturers which offered dump truck configurations. While the company has been discontinued, you can still find used Sterling trucks in the market. The Bullet 5500 is a Medium Duty Sterling Dump Truck. This dump truck is powered by a diesel Cummins 6.7 liter engine. This engine is mated to an automatic transmission which helps it generate 305 horsepower.
This Medium Duty Sterling Dump has a wheel base of 144.5 inches. The dump body of this truck measures 9.4′ and is composed of aluminum, which makes it light weight and helps it carry more load or waste. The dump body of this truck rests on all steel wheels. This truck is offered in a standard day cab model.
Some other features of this Medium Duty Sterling Dump truck include a snow plow prep by Western Pro Plus measuring 9 feet, traction tires, an exhaust brake, a tailgate spreader of stainless steel as well as an AM/ FM radio with CD player.
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