Mack Titan Comming To The Us ?

[EM6285]

I log on to www.macktrucks.com this morning and the first thing I noticed was a banner that says "TITAN by MACK" comming soon.

Will this be a MACK TITAN like the Australian models, or will it be based on the Mack USA Granite Platform ???

I bet this one will carry the 600HP MP10 engine.

Nice for MACK to have its BIG HAULER here to compete against other trucks.

Edited February 24, 2008 by EM6285

[mackboy]

hello you can look to an other topic for information this is the link http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?showtopic=3214 /cl replacement/2008 models or look in the latest bulldog magazine there is a small story in it greetings rene

[EM6285]

I log on to www.macktrucks.com this morning and the first thing I noticed was a banner that says "TITAN by MACK" comming soon.

Will this be a MACK TITAN like the Australian models, or will it be based on the Mack USA Granite Platform ???

I bet this one will carry the 600HP MP10 engine.

Nice for MACK to have its BIG HAULER here to compete against other trucks.

I JUST GOT THE MAGZINE NOW.

I CAN WAIT TO SEE THIS BIG BAD DOG MACK...

INTERNATIONAL IS SHAKING ON ITS FEET....

[waslucky]

i BLOODY hope we ( in Aust ) get the MP10 donk, tho i did ask when i was at my local mack dealer regarding my looking at a new TITAN here ..an was told not in imediate future .. would LOVE to know the pricing ova there on 600hp TITAN as i was roughly ( still waiting on paperwork to come thru ) about Aust $ 380.000............

[ciw65]

Will be very interesting to see what the US Titan specs up like compared to the Aussie titan. They have earned their stripes here and generally get used on triple road train / high gross tonnage work and not always on highway. On the triple work you can pretty much narrow the field to either Titan, Kenworth C501 or T604, Western Star Constellation (not many though), and a couple of International Eagles. And nothing with under 525 hp, usually 550 or better. And the Mack boys love their Titans! like I said, be interesting tosee what shows up as a Titan in the USA.

[Barry]

Hang in there...BMT is working to provide the first photos available! As soon as I get some, we'll have them posted for you!

[ciw65]

Hang in there...BMT is working to provide the first photos available! As soon as I get some, we'll have them posted for you!

http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?showtopic=3214

Supposedly these are the new Titans. I cringe at the thought.

These are the current Titans at work. I'll let you decide what looks better as the Big Dog of the range.

[heavyhal]

Hello all. I joined this site mainly to get some early info on the Titan, but no one seems to have pictures. I thought for sure we'd see a couple prior to this weeks launch at Vegas.

I'm going to the show and will post a couple as soon as they show us the truck(s)

I heard the Rawhide editions are coming back and all new.

HH

[ciw65]

Hello all. I joined this site mainly to get some early info on the Titan, but no one seems to have pictures. I thought for sure we'd see a couple prior to this weeks launch at Vegas.

I'm going to the show and will post a couple as soon as they show us the truck(s)

I heard the Rawhide editions are coming back and all new.

Hi there Hal,

This link will give you some pics of the new Titan, or go to www.mack.com.au and look at the cavalcade link for the Australian range release. General consensus seems to be you will be getting our Superliner as your Titan.

Cheers

[Lmackattack]

Chris I will be in Vegas next week also. thursday -sunday... hope its as good looking and set up right like everyone is saying.

Trent

[mackboy]

hey guys to-morrow is the first day of the show than it will be released we are ther at saterday whit 17 poeple from the netherlands and make a round trip in the area and next week we fly to louisville to see the release overthere i hope we have some pictures to-morrow evening on this forum its showtime by mack greetings rene

[Barry]

hey guys to-morrow is the first day of the show than it will be released we are ther at saterday whit 17 poeple from the netherlands and make a round trip in the area and next week we fly to louisville to see the release overthere i hope we have some pictures to-morrow evening on this forum its showtime by mack greetings rene

I've got some people at the Con-Ag Expo too! Stay tuned folks...we should have some actual photos soon!

[monty]

Hello all. I joined this site mainly to get some early info on the Titan, but no one seems to have pictures. I thought for sure we'd see a couple prior to this weeks launch at Vegas.

I'm going to the show and will post a couple as soon as they show us the truck(s)

I heard the Rawhide editions are coming back and all new.

HH

You wanted photos well this is the very first Titan to role out the factory in oz and this is the video of it in action http://www.roadtrains.com.au/media.php?Fil...k_roadtrain.wmv

[monty]

You wanted photos well this is the very first Titan to role out the factory in oz and this is the video of it in action http://www.roadtrains.com.au/media.php?Fil...k_roadtrain.wmv

and then thers this http://mack.com.au/Content/Attachment/News..._Newsletter.pdf with the fella that was responcibule for creating the original Titan

[heavyhal]

and then thers this http://mack.com.au/Content/Attachment/News..._Newsletter.pdf with the fella that was responcibule for creating the original Titan

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Hey guys - I'm in Vegas too.

Two things. The new Titans in Oz are not the square ones some of you are showing. There is a new one - looks are more refined and less square. Go to the Mack trucks Au sight and look at the new breed tour and the different locations, they show the new launches -

2nd - I was walking around the convention center yesterday and ran into some Mack guys. They say the "unveiling" isn't going to be until Wed March 12. They're gonna tease us on Tuesday. I hope you guys are staying more than a day.

See ya at the show

HH

[Lmackattack]

THANKS FOR THE TIP.. WILL BE THERE THURSDAY CAMERA IN HAND

[mackboy]

hey guys

the have posted some pictures on there press site but we cant look yet i tryed but i get no pictures there are pictures off the titan exterieur and interieur and there are pictures of the new rawhide but i think we must wait till to-morrow stay tuned and have your cameras ready greetings rene

[Mack 3P]

Titan by Mack

LAS VEGAS, NV (March 12, 2008) – Mack Trucks, Inc. today introduced the most powerful truck in the 108-year history of the company – the Titan by Mack™. The Titan by Mack is designed for heavy transport and heavy construction applications, and is powered by the mighty new MACK® MP10 engine, a 16-liter modern-day workhorse with a top rating of 605 hp and a massive 2,060 lb-ft of torque. Mack introduced the Titan model at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG® 2008 Exposition in Las Vegas.

In addition to having the most powerful engine ever offered by the company, Titan by Mack is also the boldest-looking Mack model ever. The Titan model delivers the attitude and torque required for hauling the heavy loads, while incorporating advanced engineering for excellent visibility, productivity and driver comfort. Customers may pre-order Titan trucks with Mack dealers now, with deliveries scheduled to begin late this year.

“The Titan model is an all-out Mack – strong and bold,” said Tom Kelly, Mack vice president of marketing. “One look at this truck and you know it was engineered to handle the meanest jobs – logging, oil fields, heavy equipment or severe heavy haul.”

“For Mack customers whose requirements demand these extreme loads, the Titan by Mack is exactly the truck they’ve been looking for,” Kelly continued. “This new offering extends our tradition of application excellence, and follows in the Mack heritage of classic big-block, long-hood, high GVWR trucks like the RW Super-Liner.”

Looks certainly can’t be everything when it comes to a heavyweight vocational truck or tractor. And the Titan model’s appeal goes deep beneath the skin with transmissions, suspensions, axles, and Cornerstone™ chassis for an integrated, balanced design Mack flagship.

“Our research showed customers in these segments expect their truck to have several key characteristics,” said Steve Ginter, Mack vocational products marketing manager. “The truck has to haul heavy loads in brutal conditions. It has to be reliable, durable and efficient. It needs the horsepower to pull extremely high GVW and GCW loads, and the Titan by Mack is perfect for this. And it must visually demonstrate its power, durability and quality. The styling team did a fantastic job with the whole ‘chrome show’ that’s going on with the Titan model.”

A Look as Big as the Truck:

The Titan model is dressed to impress on the jobsite and the highway. It has a commanding stance, with high ground clearance to power through conditions found in logging, mining and construction sites. Its long hood gives the 16-liter Mack MP10 engine plenty of room to breathe, while the cab is moved back and up on the chassis for the classic “heavy haul” position and excellent driver visibility. The higher cab position also improves airflow for underhood cooling.

The most stunning exterior feature of the Titan by Mack model is its twin cowl-mounted “Growler” air intakes. The bright-finish air intakes are as functional as they are eye-catching, and provide several advantages over external air cleaner assemblies. The design of the system minimizes moisture and screens debris from reaching the air filter element. The smooth, non-restrictive piping is optimized for high-volume airflow. And the air filter elements are located under the cab for easy service. The air intakes are standard with integrated LED lamps, for an even bolder and more modern appearance.

The Titan model’s large grille surround is four inches of chromed cast aluminum, complemented by similar and equally striking headlight bezels. At the same time, the headlights have an impact-resistant Lexan lens and easy-to-replace lamps.

Chrome and bright finish features include:

• Chrome horns

• Chrome “eyebrow” on hood fender wells for added durability

• Stainless steel sunvisor, available in 10- and 13-inch widths (in Rawhide Edition)

• Stainless steel skirt lighting, with an optional personalization feature

• Large 6-inch dual exhaust stacks, outboard mounted behind the cab

• Titan bright-finish metal bumper, with integrated driving lights

• Stainless steel cover for the Mack Cap™ diesel particulate filter.

Powered by the New Mack MP10:

The heart and soul of the Titan model is the new MP10 engine, the most powerful Mack engine ever installed in a Mack vehicle. Certified to the US’07 emission standards, the MP10 is an inline six-cylinder diesel, with single overhead cam and high-pressure fuel injection. It will be available in three ratings, with peak horsepower of 515 hp, 565 hp and 605 hp, all with the MaxiCruise® torque rise. Maximum torque ranges from 1,860 lb-ft to 2,060 lb-ft at 1200 rpm.

The MP10’s huge torque gives Titan by Mack the grunt to pull heavy loads from a dead stop on a jobsite, and the power to get those loads up to speed on the highway. These are typical conditions for applications such as logging, mining and equipment haulers.

The Titan model’s long and strong hood protects the MP10 engine, and provides plenty of room to make service easier for technicians. The cooling system is sized to handle the heaviest demands and the harshest conditions found in North America. And the twin Growler air intakes make sure the MP10 breathes easily.

The MP10 engine is matched to the Mack T300ES series 10-, 13- and 18-speed transmissions, to deliver triple countershaft performance for the most demanding vocational applications. Eaton transmissions are an available option.

Core Strength from Cornerstone Chassis:

The Titan model’s power has to be matched by strength – strength that begins with Mack’s Cornerstone chassis. The Cornerstone chassis has been tested and refined and tested again on the industry leading MACK Granite® model vocational truck. Mack has built on the Granite-proven experience to provide Titan model customers with rock-solid performance, durability and reliability.

The Titan by Mack Cornerstone chassis is offered in three frame rail thicknesses – 8mm, 9.5mm and 11mm – with optional full or partial 5mm inside channel reinforcements, and application-specific crossmembers. Frames are rated at 120,000 PSI, and 2.12 million RBM (lbs. in.) to 4.26 million RBM (lbs. in.).

A short 41-inch front axle position increases load capacity, while providing outstanding maneuverability in tight jobsite conditions. The combination of the Titan model’s front axle position and high ground clearance also gives drivers an excellent approach angle for the sharp inclines and uneven terrain frequently found in logging and construction.

Front axles and suspensions are available from 12,000 to 20,000 lb. capacity, while rear axles and suspensions are offered from 38,000 lb. to 65,000 lb. capacity.

At the same time, drivers will experience a “highway ride” even when off-road, courtesy of the Titan model’s new air-ride cab mounting. The cab is mounted on twin wide-spaced air bags with shocks to neutralize the harsh bumps found in the vocational world, while stabilizers prevent cab sway. So while the truck soaks up the rough stuff, the driver stays comfortable, rested and productive.

Good Looks from the Inside Out:

The Titan truck is impressive on the inside, too, and makes the driver’s day in the cab easy and comfortable. Driver comfort and ergonomics benefit from Mack’s vast experience in building trucks. The Titan cab has numerous highly engineered features to dramatically reduce noise and vibration for a smooth, quiet ride. The air assist clutch pedal is positioned low to help drivers work more productively, with less leg effort. And by simply pressing a foot pedal, the steering column can be adjusted to an infinite number of positions, placing the steering wheel for maximum comfort, increased belly room and improved visibility of all gauges for drivers of any size.

The interior is available in three trim levels: Pedigree, Champion and the luxurious button tuck Rawhide Edition. The cab features plenty of convenient overhead storage bins and four-point lighting (two lights for general illumination, one map light and one task light over the steering wheel).

The dash is available in a choice of woodgrain or brushed nickel finishes. The standard instrument cluster features large, easy-to-read displays and gauges to help keep drivers focused on the road.

The standard Mack Co-Pilot® display provides drivers with easily accessible screens in the instrument panel to monitor real-time fuel economy with sweet spot indicator and trip data, detailed maintenance and fault summaries, and supplemental sensor readings.

The available Lectronix T7000 navigational radio integrates entertainment, navigation, a blind spot camera display, and vehicle, trip and tire-pressure monitoring systems.

The spirit of the really big dog lives on in the new Titan by Mack – a big-block powerhouse with the good looks to reflect its equally strong pedigree.

The Titan by Mack™ is the most powerful truck ever offered by Mack Trucks, Inc. The Titan model combines the new Mack MP10 engine with up to 605 hp, rugged vocational components and bold styling to make it the flagship truck for heavy construction and heavy transport applications. It was introduced on March 12, 2008 at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG® 2008 Exposition in Las Vegas.

The Titan by Mack™ is offered with a choice of three interiors, including the top-of-the-line Rawhide edition, shown here with a brushed nickel dash.

[bultaco]

LAS VEGAS, NV (March 12, 2008) – Mack Trucks, Inc. today introduced the most powerful truck in the 108-year history of the company – the Titan by Mack™. The Titan by Mack is designed for heavy transport and heavy construction applications, and is powered by the mighty new MACK® MP10 engine, a 16-liter modern-day workhorse with a top rating of 605 hp and a massive 2,060 lb-ft of torque. Mack introduced the Titan model at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG® 2008 Exposition in Las Vegas.

In addition to having the most powerful engine ever offered by the company, Titan by Mack is also the boldest-looking Mack model ever. The Titan model delivers the attitude and torque required for hauling the heavy loads, while incorporating advanced engineering for excellent visibility, productivity and driver comfort. Customers may pre-order Titan trucks with Mack dealers now, with deliveries scheduled to begin late this year.

“The Titan model is an all-out Mack – strong and bold,” said Tom Kelly, Mack vice president of marketing. “One look at this truck and you know it was engineered to handle the meanest jobs – logging, oil fields, heavy equipment or severe heavy haul.”

“For Mack customers whose requirements demand these extreme loads, the Titan by Mack is exactly the truck they’ve been looking for,” Kelly continued. “This new offering extends our tradition of application excellence, and follows in the Mack heritage of classic big-block, long-hood, high GVWR trucks like the RW Super-Liner.”

Looks certainly can’t be everything when it comes to a heavyweight vocational truck or tractor. And the Titan model’s appeal goes deep beneath the skin with transmissions, suspensions, axles, and Cornerstone™ chassis for an integrated, balanced design Mack flagship.

“Our research showed customers in these segments expect their truck to have several key characteristics,” said Steve Ginter, Mack vocational products marketing manager. “The truck has to haul heavy loads in brutal conditions. It has to be reliable, durable and efficient. It needs the horsepower to pull extremely high GVW and GCW loads, and the Titan by Mack is perfect for this. And it must visually demonstrate its power, durability and quality. The styling team did a fantastic job with the whole ‘chrome show’ that’s going on with the Titan model.”

A Look as Big as the Truck:

The Titan model is dressed to impress on the jobsite and the highway. It has a commanding stance, with high ground clearance to power through conditions found in logging, mining and construction sites. Its long hood gives the 16-liter Mack MP10 engine plenty of room to breathe, while the cab is moved back and up on the chassis for the classic “heavy haul” position and excellent driver visibility. The higher cab position also improves airflow for underhood cooling.

The most stunning exterior feature of the Titan by Mack model is its twin cowl-mounted “Growler” air intakes. The bright-finish air intakes are as functional as they are eye-catching, and provide several advantages over external air cleaner assemblies. The design of the system minimizes moisture and screens debris from reaching the air filter element. The smooth, non-restrictive piping is optimized for high-volume airflow. And the air filter elements are located under the cab for easy service. The air intakes are standard with integrated LED lamps, for an even bolder and more modern appearance.

The Titan model’s large grille surround is four inches of chromed cast aluminum, complemented by similar and equally striking headlight bezels. At the same time, the headlights have an impact-resistant Lexan lens and easy-to-replace lamps.

Chrome and bright finish features include:

• Chrome horns

• Chrome “eyebrow” on hood fender wells for added durability

• Stainless steel sunvisor, available in 10- and 13-inch widths (in Rawhide Edition)

• Stainless steel skirt lighting, with an optional personalization feature

• Large 6-inch dual exhaust stacks, outboard mounted behind the cab

• Titan bright-finish metal bumper, with integrated driving lights

• Stainless steel cover for the Mack Cap™ diesel particulate filter.

Powered by the New Mack MP10:

The heart and soul of the Titan model is the new MP10 engine, the most powerful Mack engine ever installed in a Mack vehicle. Certified to the US’07 emission standards, the MP10 is an inline six-cylinder diesel, with single overhead cam and high-pressure fuel injection. It will be available in three ratings, with peak horsepower of 515 hp, 565 hp and 605 hp, all with the MaxiCruise® torque rise. Maximum torque ranges from 1,860 lb-ft to 2,060 lb-ft at 1200 rpm.

The MP10’s huge torque gives Titan by Mack the grunt to pull heavy loads from a dead stop on a jobsite, and the power to get those loads up to speed on the highway. These are typical conditions for applications such as logging, mining and equipment haulers.

The Titan model’s long and strong hood protects the MP10 engine, and provides plenty of room to make service easier for technicians. The cooling system is sized to handle the heaviest demands and the harshest conditions found in North America. And the twin Growler air intakes make sure the MP10 breathes easily.

The MP10 engine is matched to the Mack T300ES series 10-, 13- and 18-speed transmissions, to deliver triple countershaft performance for the most demanding vocational applications. Eaton transmissions are an available option.

Core Strength from Cornerstone Chassis:

The Titan model’s power has to be matched by strength – strength that begins with Mack’s Cornerstone chassis. The Cornerstone chassis has been tested and refined and tested again on the industry leading MACK Granite® model vocational truck. Mack has built on the Granite-proven experience to provide Titan model customers with rock-solid performance, durability and reliability.

The Titan by Mack Cornerstone chassis is offered in three frame rail thicknesses – 8mm, 9.5mm and 11mm – with optional full or partial 5mm inside channel reinforcements, and application-specific crossmembers. Frames are rated at 120,000 PSI, and 2.12 million RBM (lbs. in.) to 4.26 million RBM (lbs. in.).

A short 41-inch front axle position increases load capacity, while providing outstanding maneuverability in tight jobsite conditions. The combination of the Titan model’s front axle position and high ground clearance also gives drivers an excellent approach angle for the sharp inclines and uneven terrain frequently found in logging and construction.

Front axles and suspensions are available from 12,000 to 20,000 lb. capacity, while rear axles and suspensions are offered from 38,000 lb. to 65,000 lb. capacity.

At the same time, drivers will experience a “highway ride” even when off-road, courtesy of the Titan model’s new air-ride cab mounting. The cab is mounted on twin wide-spaced air bags with shocks to neutralize the harsh bumps found in the vocational world, while stabilizers prevent cab sway. So while the truck soaks up the rough stuff, the driver stays comfortable, rested and productive.

Good Looks from the Inside Out:

The Titan truck is impressive on the inside, too, and makes the driver’s day in the cab easy and comfortable. Driver comfort and ergonomics benefit from Mack’s vast experience in building trucks. The Titan cab has numerous highly engineered features to dramatically reduce noise and vibration for a smooth, quiet ride. The air assist clutch pedal is positioned low to help drivers work more productively, with less leg effort. And by simply pressing a foot pedal, the steering column can be adjusted to an infinite number of positions, placing the steering wheel for maximum comfort, increased belly room and improved visibility of all gauges for drivers of any size.

The interior is available in three trim levels: Pedigree, Champion and the luxurious button tuck Rawhide Edition. The cab features plenty of convenient overhead storage bins and four-point lighting (two lights for general illumination, one map light and one task light over the steering wheel).

The dash is available in a choice of woodgrain or brushed nickel finishes. The standard instrument cluster features large, easy-to-read displays and gauges to help keep drivers focused on the road.

The standard Mack Co-Pilot® display provides drivers with easily accessible screens in the instrument panel to monitor real-time fuel economy with sweet spot indicator and trip data, detailed maintenance and fault summaries, and supplemental sensor readings.

The available Lectronix T7000 navigational radio integrates entertainment, navigation, a blind spot camera display, and vehicle, trip and tire-pressure monitoring systems.

The spirit of the really big dog lives on in the new Titan by Mack – a big-block powerhouse with the good looks to reflect its equally strong pedigree.

The Titan by Mack™ is the most powerful truck ever offered by Mack Trucks, Inc. The Titan model combines the new Mack MP10 engine with up to 605 hp, rugged vocational components and bold styling to make it the flagship truck for heavy construction and heavy transport applications. It was introduced on March 12, 2008 at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG® 2008 Exposition in Las Vegas.

The Titan by Mack™ is offered with a choice of three interiors, including the top-of-the-line Rawhide edition, shown here with a brushed nickel dash.

[ciw65]

Still a watered down version of a REAL Titan. And can anyone please tell me why Mack trucks USA in their infinite wisdom don't use the full height "stack" air intakes like we have in Australia. I know you have conditions in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico similar to here. And before anyone gets cranky with me, the 2008 Australian Titan is a watered down version of a real Titan too!

[waslucky]

Agree with your points on the Titan Chris, but my question would be WHY dont we get the MP10 ??????????? was told in Adelaide mack that wont be for some time before we get that meantime we get CUMMINS ,oh ran into Eddie Holland this week , ( brought down my ACCO from Darwin ) have u seen up close an personal his R750 ? gotta post some pics on here of it !! think US boys would get a kick outta seeing it !!

[ciw65]

Agree with your points on the Titan Chris, but my question would be WHY dont we get the MP10 ??????????? was told in Adelaide mack that wont be for some time before we get that meantime we get CUMMINS ,oh ran into Eddie Holland this week , ( brought down my ACCO from Darwin ) have u seen up close an personal his R750 ? gotta post some pics on here of it !! think US boys would get a kick outta seeing it !!

Yep, saw it every week when I was doing Adelaide - Darwin for 3 years. Very neat unit. He won truck of show quite a few years ago now in Darwin, then had it broken into on the same day and most of his gear stolen. Some nice low lives about. And yeah, why no MP10. Got the same story from Mack in Adelaide. Personnally I am thinking it has to do with our emissions laws as we are following the euro standards.

Edited March 14, 2008 by AusChris

[ThaddeusW]

Still a watered down version of a REAL Titan. And can anyone please tell me why Mack trucks USA in their infinite wisdom don't use the full height "stack" air intakes like we have in Australia. I know you have conditions in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico similar to here. And before anyone gets cranky with me, the 2008 Australian Titan is a watered down version of a real Titan too!

Chris,

If you look at the latest photos you can see the US air intake cleaners have a tube that extends downward and into the side so adding the verticle air intakes is a no brainer. I bet the could be specd if you wanted, or if thay arent availible order a set from Australia and put them on yourself.

[ciw65]

Yes, Thaddeus, had a close look at that. I gather then that the air cleaners are still under the side of the cab then, that's where they are on our titans. Even so, I agree you should still be able to mount stack air intakes relatively easily. Only thing is the cost being prohibitive for the genuine article. But I guess some people will have that sort of money, and I hope to see some US models with them fitted.