Workhorse Custom Chassis has marked another first in Union City IN: the production start of its first diesel chassis with an International diesel engine. The new W42 Workhorse chassis uses the International VT275 4.5L diesel V-6 engine with 200 horsepower and 440 ft-lb of torque.
The diesel W42 comes with GVWR options of 10,000, 12,000, and 14,500 pounds, with wheelbases of 125, 133, 157, 178, and 190 inches. Enhancements include:
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New Brembo four-wheel disc brakes.
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A new Westport Wide Track I-Beam front axle with a full 50-degree wheel cut. The rear axle track is also wider.
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An upgraded transmission for its diesel application, the Allison LCT-1000 electronic five-speed.
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New parabolic taper leaf suspension springs, front and rear, with custom-tuned 35-mm shock absorbers.
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Rear axle ratio changed from 5.13:1 to 4.63:1 on the diesel application.
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New Meritor WABCO four-channel ABS system with full J-1939 diagnostics capability.
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New ZF variable-ratio power steering box and ZF belt-driven power steering pump.
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Bigger radiator and cooling fan.
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New Smart Cluster instrument panel with LCD screen for driver and diagnostic information.