According to Peterbilt, the Model 382, available in both truck and tractor configurations, and is ideally suited to meet municipal specifications and a variety of construction, refuse, fire service and emergency applications.
“Peterbilt is focused on providing its customers with competitive advantages that enable them to operate more efficiently and effectively,” says Bill Jackson, Peterbilt general manager and Paccar vice president. “We have enhanced the already versatile Model 382 with greater component flexibility to make it the ideal vehicle for an expanded range of applications, and customers seeking to achieve an ideal balance of power and weight.”
New options on the Model 382 include:
- The Cummins ISL9 engine with REPTO functionality
- Front axles rated up to 20,000 lbs.
- Rear axles rated up to 46,000 lbs.
- Frame rail options up to 11-5/8 in.
- The Bendix ESP Stability system for truck applications
- Hendrickson, Reyco and Chalmers rear suspension choices
“The marketplace has already embraced the Model 382’s maneuverability, fuel efficiency and operator comfort and safety amenities,” says Jackson. “These new options will bring these established features to markets requiring robustness, durability and versatility for off-road and specialty operations.”
The Model 382 is powered by a Cummins ISL9 engine that has one of the highest power-to-weight ratios in its class, Peterbilt says. An Electronic Control Module (ECM) and improved air flow allows the ISL9 to run stronger and with greater responsiveness. Ratings range from 345-380 horsepower with a maximum 1300 lb.-ft. of torque. The Model 382 also features a 50-degree wheel cut that is said to allow drivers to easily maneuver in congested urban environments and tight loading and unloading conditions.
Peterbilt says the cab was specifically designed to offer driver comfort and safety. The sloped hood is said to provide optimal visibility and a technologically advanced forward-lighting system produces both a broader and brighter lighted area. With back-lit gauges, contoured door panels, and rocker switches placed within easy reach, everything in the driver’s operating environment is designed to keep the driver alert, comfortable and productive, the company says. In addition, the HVAC system has been improved and offers additional air flow while reducing maintenance costs.
