2003 Mack  LR Refuse trucks

Role / Use: The Mack LR is a Class 8 refuse (garbage / waste collection) truck. macktrucks.com +2 macktrucks.com +2 It’s designed for residential refuse collection, and it supports front-, side-, and rear-loading refuse compactor bodies. Wikipedia Cab & Design: It has a low-entry, cab-over-engine (“forward control”) design — the cab sits very low, making it easier to climb in/out. Wikipedia +1 Entry height is about 17 inches from the ground. Wikipedia The LR’s cab offers multiple configurations: stand-up or seated driving positions; left-hand or right-hand drive (or even dual steering). macktrucks.com There are six door options: combinations of standard, flip-up, or bi-fold doors. macktrucks.com Visibility is a big focus: the LR has edge-to-edge windshields and wraparound rear windows to give drivers a wide field of view. macktrucks.com Safety & Driver Features: Includes a work brake: a hand-operated brake that lets drivers “park” the truck by applying the service brakes. macktrucks.com +1 Has blind-spot detection via radar sensors (Mack’s PreView system) to help avoid collisions. macktrucks.com Breakaway mirrors: mirrors are spring-loaded so they rotate if hit, reducing damage. macktrucks.com Tilt + telescopic steering column for driver comfort. Performance / Powertrain (Diesel / CNG): Horsepower: 320–375 hp. macktrucks.com Torque: 1,000–1,360 lb-ft. macktrucks.com GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): between ~43,000 and 72,000 lbs depending on configuration. macktrucks.com Engines available: Diesel: Mack MP7 (~11 L) macktrucks.com Natural gas: Cummins Westport L9N Wikipedia Transmission (diesel/CNG): Allison automatic 6-speed. macktrucks.com Chassis / Suspension: Frame: Ladder frame with beam axles. Wikipedia Multiple axle configurations are offered (4×2, 6×4, pusher or tag axles, etc.). macktrucks.com Suspension options include leaf springs as well as rubber suspensions (e.g., Hendrickson, Ridewell). macktrucks.com Comfort & Ergonomics: The interior is designed for operator comfort: tilt/telescopic steering, suspended pedals, armrests, and knee bolsters. macktrucks.com +1 Storage: centrally located storage platform in the cab, plus compartments for personal items. macktrucks.com A built-in telematics system GuardDog® Connect is standard — helps monitor vehicle health in real time. macktrucks.com Mack LR Electric — Key Features There’s also an all-electric version of the LR: the Mack LR Electric. Powertrain: 2 AC motors Peak power: ~536 hp Continuous power: ~448 hp macktrucks.com +1 Peak torque: ~4,051 lb-ft macktrucks.com Batteries: Four NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) lithium-ion batteries. PR Newswire +1 Charging: Up to 150 kW with a SAE J1772-compliant system. macktrucks.com +1 Regenerative braking system with three modes to recapture energy during frequent stopping. macktrucks.com Transmission: 2-speed Mack Powershift. macktrucks.com Vehicle ID: Electric LR trucks have a copper-colored Mack Bulldog hood ornament to denote the EV model. PR Newswire GVW for Electric: about 66,000 lbs. macktrucks.com All accessories (hydraulics, etc.) run on electrical power (12V, 24V, and 600V circuits).new