The Mack Titan is a heavy-duty

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produced by

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. Two variants are produced: one for the

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n market, introduced in 1995 aimed at heavy

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operators, and a 2008 version introduced in

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. The Titan can haul loads up to 200 tonnes

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and comes with many heavy-duty options that are not usually found on highway trucks.

Australia

*A raised cab and taller hood allows for larger radiators for improved engine cooling in the hot

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climates. *Heavy duty double and triple frame rails handle the high loads and stress of driving on unpaved dirt roads. *Rear axles offered include tri-drive options and planetary hub reduction axles from

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. *Air brake system has high flow air compressor and large air tanks to provide air for 2 or more trailers and the air starter (if fitted). *Integrated vertical air intake snorkels keep dust and dirt out of the filters prolonging their life. *High power engines from

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(ISX & Signature) and

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(C-16). Until 2000/2001, the Mack 16.4 litre E9 V8 was offered at and of torque. *The Mack 18 speed transmission is standard, with an Eaton 18 speed option. Eaton two and four speed auxiliary transmissions are also available to provide extra gears and an optional

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United States

In March 2008, ''Titan'' was introduced in ''Bulldog'' magazine. The target markets are the heavy-haul applications of: construction, logging, mining, oil field, and heavy equipment hauling. A Heavy Duty model uses the 16-litre big-block MP10, the largest ever 6-cylinder engine from Mack, with 515, 565, and models. The 605 has a torque rating of at 1,200 rpm. It will replace the now retired CL model which served as Mack's "big bore" truck which was powered by the

ISX. It will feature the MP10 which is Mack's version of the Volvo D16C.Mack Titan review
Retrieved: 2009-03-01 In mid 2017 the Mack Titan was discontinued for sale in the US.

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