GM/Isuzu. Commercial Truck The 2008 model year N-Series trucks boast more comfort, safety, and power, while meeting the new 2007 U.S. and California diesel emissions standards. The truck includes a roomier cab, an 85-degree swing-out door, high-back seats, an easier-to-operate seat belt, low-cut side windows for more visibility, and larger side mirrors. The engine delivers 205 hp at 2,400 rpm and 441 pound-feet of torque. 800.785.5445. www.isuzucv.com.
Auto-Stak Systems. Building on the company’s existing storage solutions, the Auto-Stak automated storage system now can be designed for storage of flexible materials, such as PVC and polyurethane trims, MDF, and composite decking. The company added more rollers to the system to support these materials and to prevent deflection during storage and retrieval. The Auto-Stak System is available in three configurations. 800.313.6562. www.autostak.com.
Moffett. The M80 four-way truck-mounted forklift is designed for delivering wall panels and engineered lumber to tight jobsites. It offers two fork attachments: a 120-inch wall panel fork set and a 44-inch lumber fork set. A quick-hitch disconnect system allows fast exchanges of one fork set for the other. 419.482.6000. www.hiab.com/us.
Volvo Trucks North America. The 2007 lineup of emissions standards?compliant heavy-duty diesel engines–the 11-liter D11, 13-liter D13, and 16-liter D16–are engineered for fuel economy, reliability, durability, and performance. The D11, available in the Volvo VNM and VNL models, is ideal for pickup and delivery, less-than-truckload, and regional distribution applications. It is available in 325-hp and 405-hp versions. 336.393.2000. www.volvo.com.
Combilift. Designed to handle long loads of lumber, the Semi-Rough Terrain C10,000L forklift’s forks spread to a maximum outside distance of 53 inches. The multi-directional forklift offers a maximum lift height of 159 inches and a 10,000-pound capacity. Its large pneumatic tires make it ideal for use in unpaved yards and over semi-rough terrain, the maker says. 877.266.2456. www.combilift.com.
Bobcat. The V638 VersaHandler telescopic tool carrier has a three-stage boom, a maximum lift height of 38 feet 11 inches, and a 6,700-pound maximum load capacity. The telescopic handler features road and working lights, fenders, mirrors, and an option of a canopy or enclosed heated and cooled cab. Its hydrostatic transmission offers shift-on-the-fly controls, an inching pedal, and a dynamic braking system. 866.823.7898. www.bobcat.com.
Sterling Truck Corp. The Sterling 360 low cab-over-engine truck features a cab designed for easy entry and egress with a larger step that is more ergonomically placed–113/4 inches from step to cab. The truck’s wheel cut angle allows for a tighter turning radius. The 360 has a 4.9-liter turbo diesel engine providing up to 175 hp at 2,700 rpm and 391 pound-feet of torque at 1,600 rpm, and is available in three GVW ratings. 800.785.4357. www.betterallaroundtruck.com.
