Meritor has been selected to equip Mack Defense’s new heavy-duty dump trucks for the United States Army with a comprehensive drivetrain solution from Meritor including its MX810 front drive steer axle, transfer case, ProTec Series 50 tridem drive beam axles and Permalube RPL Series drivelines.
The Mack Granite armored and armor-capable dump trucks are scheduled to be delivered to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through 2025.
“With this solution, Mack and Meritor have taken steps to ensure that our soldiers can execute their missions with confidence,” says David Damian, director, defense, Meritor. “Our axles and related components are widely applicable to multiple military applications.”
Meritor says its complete drivetrain solution for the Mack dump truck includes:
“Our drivetrain solution for this vehicle meets military requirements for performance, mobility, durability and weight-efficiency,” Damian says. “These proven technologies are available to defense organizations and companies that develop and supply armored tactical and combat vehicles or platforms in multiple configurations.”
