Application Overview
Parts and selection points for Heavy-Duty Trucks
Class 8 tractors and heavy commercial trucks such as the Volvo VNL/VNM, Mack Vision/Granite and Mercedes-Benz Actros run long hours under high engine heat and heavy braking loads. Radiators, AC condensers and brake drums on these trucks wear out from vibration, thermal cycling and road debris. Truck repair buyers look for parts matched to the exact engine and model year, with durable cores and reliable stock to keep downtime short.
- Match the radiator to the engine displacement and model year, for example 10.8L, 11.9L or 12.8L engines on 2008-2014 Mack and Volvo trucks.
- Choose an aluminum tube-and-fin core with a direct-flow design to keep coolant flowing evenly under sustained high load.
- Specify an AC condenser for the exact cab platform, such as the Benz Actros, so the brackets and refrigerant line positions line up.
- Choose brake drums made from cast iron with the original bore and mounting dimensions to handle repeated heavy braking without distorting.
