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Troop Carrier

MACK DEFENSE
GRANITE TROOP CARRIER

MOVING TROOPS AND CARGO
WITH CONFIDENCE

The Mack® Granite® Troop Carrier is a rugged and reliable truck. It features a fuel-efficient, 13-liter Mack MP8 engine that delivers plenty of horsepower (400 HP), plus great low-end torque (up to 1,460 lb.-ft.) to provide you with the muscle and the endurance needed to support your operations. It is built on the proven Mack Cornerstone™ chassis that delivers rock-solid performance. Its galvanized steel cab mounted on airbags and shocks and stabilized with sway bars soaks up the rough road for a smooth ride.

GRANITE TROOP CARRIER

The Granite® Troop Carrier is highly adaptable. The chassis is available in14 configurations, each built with application-specific cross members, and it offers three frame rail thicknesses (8, 9.5 and 11.1 mm) with optional full or partial 5 mm inside channel reinforcements. Its body has seating for up to 42 in carrier (12 on each side, 18 in middle) and the seats fold up or can be removed. It has a steel tread plate floor with six D-ring tie-downs, and the body doubles as a flatbed, with the capacity to hold ISO containers. It features durable roof supports and a single-color tarp with 4 windows per side. Available in single rear-axle configuration with reduced troop-carrying capacities (4×2 and 4×4).

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WEIGHTS/DIMENSIONS

  • GVW: 64,000 lbs.
  • Wheel Configuration: 6×4
  • Frame: 11.1 mm x 300 mm x 90 mm with steel reinforcement section
  • Wheelbase: 236″
  • Platform: 256″
  • Overhang: 86″

POWERTRAIN

  • Type: 13 Liter, MP8 440 MaxiCruise®
  • Max Power: 440 HP (298 kW)
  • Max Torque: 1,460 lb.-ft. (1979 Nm)
  • Engine Brake: Mack® PowerLeash™
  • Fan Drive: Behr electronic modulating
  • Air System: Meritor/Wabco air dryer
  • Starter: 12V, gear reduction
  • Batteries (3): Mack 12V, 1950 cold cranking amps (CCA)
  • Alternator: 12V, Delco® 100 Amp

DRIVELINE/TRANSMISSION

  • Driveline: Meritor® Heavy Duty
  • Transmission: Eaton®-Fuller® FRO-15210C, 10-speed manual with overdrive (2 reverse speeds)
  • Clutch: Eaton-Fuller CL7981, 15.5″ (39.4 cm), manual adjust
  • Brakes: Meritor “S” Cam Q-Plus, 16.5×6 Cam-front, 16.5×7 Cam-rear
  • ABS System: Bendix® 4S/4M
  • Front/rear Tires: Bridgestone® M860, 315/80R22.5 (all position)

AXLES/SUSPENSION

  • Front Axle: Mack FXL18 (wide pivot center)
  • Axle Rating: 18,000 lb. (8,165 kg) rating
  • Front Suspension: Taperleaf spring suspension, axle-back position
  • Rear Axle: Mack S462, 46,000 lb. (20,865 kg) rating
  • Carrier Ratio: 5.02
  • Rear Suspension: Multileaf Camelback™ tandem suspension

CAB/CHASSIS

  • Driver Seat: Bostrom® Talladega 915 (air suspension)
  • Passenger Seat: Mack Fixed (mid-back)
  • Mirrors (side): Aerodynamic body colored, heated, motorized
  • Seating: 42″ carrier (12″ on each side, 18″ middle)
  • Floor: Steel tread plate with 6 D-ring tie downs
  • Tarp: Single color with 4 windows per side
  • Tarp Height: 72″ (182.9 cm) clearance
  • Tailgate: Fold-down tailgate and sides with protective bumpers
  • Left Side Fuel Capacity: 116 gal. (439 L), 22″ (56 cm) diameter steel
  • Right Side Fuel Capacity: 116 gal. (439 L), 22″ (56 cm) diameter steel
  • Electronics: V-MAC® IV engine protection system, BodyLink™ II interface
  • Towing Capacity: 30-ton (27.2 tonne) pintle hook with mounting hooks/safety chains

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