Red Horse Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 20 minutes ago, Maxidyne said: Maybe... But most of these trucks will be bought by fleets, not owner operators looking to impress the other drivers at the truck stop. Even vocational fleets are looking for better aerodynamics and sloping hoods are good for visibility too. At least they gave it a chrome grill so it don't look like a Mack! WellI would agree with James J. It's a vocational truck! You can still have a sloping hood with decent visibility but square it off! No need for an A -car to look like Snoopy. Then again in terms of visibility, the manufacturers spend a lot of money to provide that, and then the a-holes spend all kinds of money for drop down visors and they drive with the seat on the floor. You see one coming at you and think.."oh autonomous truck-don't see a driver i that thing🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Agreed, but most of the clowns that drop the seat and hide behind a drop down visor can't get financing for a new truck anyways, so they'll have to wait for these Autocars to hit the used truck lots before they get a chance to pimp 'em out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Not bad. Give Paccar some competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 We did it again. Autocar is launching two truck models: the Autocar DC-64M, for concrete mixers, and the DC-64P for concrete pump applications. Click here for all the details: https://zcu.io/DoVc 👷🇺🇸 #AutocarDC #AutocarConcreteMixers #AutocarConcretePumps #AlwaysUp . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Hey, we're getting ready for the #NRMCA #ConcreteWorks show in Orlando. We're showing off the brand new Autocar DC-64M concrete mixer chassis and an Autocar ACX-84 concrete pump truck. Come by and see them or shoot us a note: www.autocartruck.com/my-new-truck #AlwaysUp #AutocarDC . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Autocar Launches Two Construction Truck Models Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) / October 3, 2019 Autocar Trucks has launched two tuck models designed for the concrete and construction industry. The Autocar DC-64M is designed for concrete mixers and the DC-64P is made for concrete pump applications. The Autocar DC is a conventional truck engineered from the ground-up for severe-duty vocational applications. “The new DC models are the result of extensive input we received from our advisory board of concrete professionals,” said Eric Schwartz, managing director of Autocar Trucks. “Every inch of these trucks has been reviewed and improved based on the decades of experience of people operating concrete mixer and boom pump trucks.” The Autocar DC-64M and DC-64P bring several innovations that make them uniquely suited for their respective vocations, according to Autocar. The Autocar DC’s cab was designed by Autocar for exceptional productivity, durability and safety in the concrete industry. The cab structure is built from a combination of steel, aluminum components and corner castings, to withstand years of abuse the concrete industry dishes out. The workspace of the cab maximizes productivity for drivers with everything designed to be visible and within easy reach, while the wide, raked windshield provides better visibility for safety. The interior uses materials like polished aluminum bars for door pulls and steel sheets as dash panels along with a full steel structure inside the dashboard. The Autocar DC-64M and DC-64P join the other DC models featuring ultra-high-strength 160,000 p.s.i. steel frame rails, which Autocar says are stronger and lighter than the rails on comparable trucks and eliminate the need for frame liners in nearly all mixer applications. “We’ve routed air lines and self-cleaning electrical harnesses on separate sides of the frame rail to make service easier,” said Tom Harris, Autocar’s vice president for concrete mixer trucks. “But even more importantly, everything is mounted away from the frame rail channels where concrete and liquids accumulate, so that will avoid additional problems we’ve all had to deal with before.” The DC also features Autocar’s new Always Up display, with prominent warnings and dynamic gauges that tell the operator or technician what fault has occurred and shows them how to fix it. “The DC-64M incorporates a raft of improvements and features specific to concrete mixer trucks, such as rear-engine PTOs and asymmetrical self-leveling front suspensions,” said Schwartz. “Every DC-64P will be custom-engineered for the specific pump body the pumper selects. So suspensions and multiple steer, drive, and auxiliary axles will all be selected and placed for optimal weight distribution and Autocar’s industry-leading maneuverability.” The Autocar DC powertrain initially includes Cummins X12 engines up to 500 hp and 1,700 lb.-ft. of torque, with additional engines and specs available in the future. Transmissions include the Allison RDS4500 and 4700 series for maximum torque at low speeds and easy drivability on the road and in construction sites. The company has already accepted orders for production of the DC models at its Birmingham, Alabama factory, for delivery in the spring of 2020. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 KS: For a while I thought you worked for Paccar after Mack. Then you popped up in Aussie land as a Scania man. Now you sound like an A-car man. Not a bad choice no matter what. Looks like the sky is the limit for A-car. Now only if we can keep those greedy foreign fingers out of the A-car pie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kscarbel2 Posted October 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2019 The all-new Autocar DC-64. #FrontEndFriday #Badass #AutocarDC #AlwaysUp . 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadwayR Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Looks like it would make a good heavy wrecker! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I was thinking , yes dangerous I know Do rubbish trucks have dual control in the U.S. If so do these trucks with dual control ? As in a steering wheel on each side Would make it easier to make it RHD Just a thought Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I was thinking , yes dangerous I know Do rubbish trucks have dual control in the U.S. If so do these trucks with dual control ? As in a steering wheel on each side Would make it easier to make it RHD Just a thought PaulYesVery common on residential automated side loading trucks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post navypoppop Posted November 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2019 I have been to the Autocar plant in Birmingham, Al. for a tour and saw this truck up front. I sat behind the wheel and this is an awesome truck! The design is well planned out, the interior is really beautiful and the outside is rugged. If this model succeeds I can see them maybe offering this as a class 8 tractor. What a wonderful idea of an American owned and built truck. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 The movie Hoffa featured an old Cabover similar to that Autocar or a Sterling,and a bunch of 361 and similar Brockways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 "The Customer Is Our Boss." It is the #1 operating principle at #Autocar & it is this commitment that drives us to engineer severe-duty trucks that meet the unique needs of each #customer in every vocation. #AlwaysUp #uptime #itsallabouttheuptime #AutocarSolutions . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullheaded Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I wonder why they are not promoting it for dump truck applications yet? I don't know how the X12 performs in real world, I have not driven one, but I have pulled 140,000 pounds up and down our endless 8 to 12% hills for years with E6 350 Mack's and 1650 torque Detroit's. So a 1700 ft-lb X12 should do it too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I have pulled many 121.000 k gross loads with a 220& an r96 roadranger back in the good old days when the limit was 73.280 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 We had such a great time meeting current & new customers in Las Vegas earlier this month. Excited to see the DC-64M on job sites—taking orders now! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Red Horse Posted February 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 19, 2020 2 hours ago, kscarbel2 said: We had such a great time meeting current & new customers in Las Vegas earlier this month. Excited to see the DC-64M on job sites—taking orders now! . One thing for sure- like that separation of headlight and turn signal. should be a new federal standard to get turn signal out of same headlight bucket so you can SEE it 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 I'm still checking the mail box each morning for the new conventional Autocar to turn up Maybe I need a bigger mail box lol Truck looks really good, wishing all involved the best of luck Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 DC-64M video https://www.linkedin.com/posts/autocar_autocar-beckindustrial-concretemixer-activity-6638232153731715072-37Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 10:28 PM, Bullheaded said: I wonder why they are not promoting it for dump truck applications yet? I don't know how the X12 performs in real world, I have not driven one, but I have pulled 140,000 pounds up and down our endless 8 to 12% hills for years with E6 350 Mack's and 1650 torque Detroit's. So a 1700 ft-lb X12 should do it too. I thought that was odd as well. I think this would make for a great 6 wheeler or tractor for dump truck use. But by them showing they are going after specific vocational markets that tells me they want to make sure the truck can be set up for everything. not just a simple tractor or straight truck applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat G. Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 On 4/26/2019 at 9:18 AM, Red Horse said: And in construction, heavy haul, etc etc.🙄 Never going to happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Autocar Trucks Press Release / April 15, 2020 We are proud to announce the delivery of the first production model DC-64R conventional roll-off to WCA Waste Corporation of Houston, TX. In May, 2019, Autocar partnered with WCA Waste Corporation to produce our first collaborative effort; a result of careful planning and production. “The three C’s of a healthy relationship are communication, compromise and commitment. WCA Waste was the right partner, and we learned to communicate, to compromise, and to stay committed so that trust was established and extraordinary results were created. This has been a long time coming.” - Jimmy Johnston, Autocar President. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post autocardc Posted April 18, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2020 One of the first to be delivered. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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