Capacity Terminal Tractors Get MaxxForce Power

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MELROSE PARK, Ill. –Navistar has inked a deal to supply MaxxForce 7 engines for Capacity shunt trucks.

The V8 diesels will be used on Capacity terminal tractors as part of multi-year agreement, Navistar announced. The first Capacity trucks to come with MaxxForce 7 engines will be rolled out beginning this fall.

“Navistar is pleased that Capacity chose our technologically-advanced MaxxForce 7 to power its industry-leading terminal tractors,” said Eric Tech, vice-president and general manager, Navistar Engine Group. “The MaxxForce 7 will provide Capacity customers with the most powerful, durable and environmentally-friendly engines available in the market.”

The MaxxForce 7 will comply with EPA emissions standards, according to Navistar.

One offering will be rated at 215 hp with 560 lb.-ft. of torque while a beefier option will have 230 hp and 620 lb.-ft. torque.

“With the MaxxForce engines, emissions compliance is transparent to our customers, but more importantly they offer our customers a durable and powerful platform to meet the demands placed on our equipment each day,” said Phillip Ford, president, Capacity of Texas.

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