Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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PRODUCTS NEW High-strength steel options Utility Trailer announced two new high-strength steel options. The high-strength steel side-panel option for the 4000D-X Composite dry van – presently available for the DX-100 only – is an alternative to the standard .04-inch aluminum side skin, providing a means of countering fluctuations in the price of aluminum. Using the same exterior side skin material found on plate trailers, this new option features .016-inch high- tensile 80,000-psi prepainted white galvanized steel panels for the full length of the trailer, including the front wall. In addition, a new sidewall system – available as an option for the DX-100 and standard for the DX-101 – features 18-gauge 100-ksi galvanized steel sidewall posts in the bay area to offer weight savings for in- creased payload capacity. Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Write 200 on Reader Service Card or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info OTR tires Yokohama's latest off-the-road radial tires include the RL45, RB42 and RL51. • Features of the RB42 – designed for dump trucks and soft and/or loose surfaces such as mud, sand, gravel and rocks – include an extra-deep tread for improved traction and tread life; large center blocks that help increase resistance to cuts and improve overall wear; and a zigzag groove pattern to facilitate better traction. Available sizes include 18.00R33, 24.00R35, 27.00R49 (with cut-protected compound) and 27.00R49 (with regular compound). • The deep tread of the RL45 – made for articulated dump trucks, loaders and underground vehicles – is designed to offer longer wear while adding stability, and the nondirectional block pattern helps resist abrasions and cuts. The tire – designed for added traction, side-cut protection and improved ride comfort – is available in sizes 26.5R25 E2 and 26.5R25 L1. • The RL51 grader tire – available in size 23.5R25 – is suited for mining and construction and is designed for side-cut protection, added traction and a longer tread life. Yokohama Tire Corp. Write 201 on Reader Service Card or visit www.ccjdigital.com/info COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | OCTOBER 2012 81