Oso2 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Is there a webpage out there that describes all the various R-models, as well as when and where they were built? The wikipedia page is good, but I was hoping for a bit more.For example: what's a Western truck? What were the options on the various R's? Cat? Cummins? When was the R-700 produced? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30513-r-models-production-information/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thru the years there were many versions of r models... R, rs,rl,rd,superliner,valuliner,rb,bcr, crew cab,export versions.... Those are the basic ones I can think of. The u and dm model shared the same basic cab But even ith the offset cab family there were many versions.You had Gas job R400Standard R600 wich was the most commonlong hood 700 seriesHeavy duty 800 seriesFire trucksWestern RS/RL 600/700Think the r700 was introduced in the late 60s and continued until the early 80'sWestern Mack's were built in hayward California and focused on light weight trucks for western markets. That plant was closed sometime in the 80'sMack,cat,cummins,Detroit,AC, in all sizes were offered at one point or another. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30513-r-models-production-information/#findComment-173693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Dont forget the RWs. Its the new R700 right Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30513-r-models-production-information/#findComment-173694 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Yep, forgot The RM Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30513-r-models-production-information/#findComment-173696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Scania Diesel motors were also offered. They were mostly in R-400's I think. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30513-r-models-production-information/#findComment-173702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oso2 Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Okay - so what's with the smaller grille: the square within the grille look? Like so:http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s2MCu8tHtr4/T3IjBApy--I/AAAAAAAAHIs/yJ14W4-eRe4/s1600/7938%2BMack%2BMO%2B529.jpghttp://www.cheki.com.ng/plugins/p300_autotrader/image.php?imageurl=db_1_inventory30500_1355945094.jpgBTW, here's the info from Wikipedia. But I'm not sure when and where they were produced, and what the major differences were. Model numbers & lettersRB - Axle back (except in New Zealand - see NZ Mack RB)RD - Heavy Duty RRM - 4x4 Municipal/maintenance chassisRMM - 6x6 Municipal/maintenance chassisRS - Western R series, S stands for steel frameRL - Western R series, L stands for Aluminum frameRW - Western series, replaced by the Mack Super-LinerChassis numbers (GVW Rating):4xx -6xx -7xx -8xx -Note: the xx is the place holder for the engine code.Suffix letters:T - TractorS - Six wheel chassisL - Light weight componentsX - Extreme duty Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30513-r-models-production-information/#findComment-173773 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 wow that blue western r is sweet , well actually think it was Valueliner by then Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30513-r-models-production-information/#findComment-173813 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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