zfproductmanagement Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Hi guys,I would like to introduce myself. I am working in the Product Management for shock absorbers at ZF Services ( Aftermarket branch of ZF (OE Manufacturer of shocks, clutches...)).I am trying to solve a problem and the internet couldn't help me at all. So I started registering at this forum and I would like to get your help, if possible:What is the difference between the Granite Series Models?! I know that there are following models existing: GRANITE CT713 (21)GRANITE CTP713 (53)GRANITE CTP713B (7)GRANITE CU713 (2)GRANITE CV513 (4)GRANITE CV613 (2)GRANITE CV713 (265)GRANITE CV714 (1)GRANITE GU432 (1)GRANITE GU433 (18)GRANITE GU533 (11)GRANITE GU712 (1)GRANITE GU713 (429)GRANITE GU714 (6)GRANITE GU813 (112)I just don't know what the difference is. The Mack homepage and google searches couldn't help me at all.Out of that fact, please help me with your knowledge!Thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Some of those model designations may be in error. Basically, the evolution of the Granite series goes something like this, CV - the original Granite series, (conventional - vocational) CTP / CTP"B"- updated models for the introduction of the MP7 engine (with no DPF) the "B"designation was a set back front axle GU7 & GU8 - (Granite, ultra low sulphur fuel) the "7" was axle forward, the "8" is axle back. The first digit in the model series generally indicated frame family (except the GU's, which share a common frame family), the early Granites were originally introduced as a "bridge formula" version with a lighter frame, and then later updated with bigger "east coast" frames, the second digit generally indicated engine manufacturer, "1" being Mack engines, and other numbers being vendor engines. and the third digit was number of axles. Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 Just stumbled on this post....thanks for the info. Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 ZF's OEM unit has a long time relationship with Volvo Truck. Why don't you get some contact info from your colleagues in OEM sales and speak with Volvo Group Trucks Sales and Marketing Americas directly to resolve your questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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