Eco-friendly Terminal Tractors

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Gasoline-Powered Ottawa Truck Meets Strict Emissions Standards
It’s always good to reduce the emissions equipment puts into the air, but when you live in an area with strict emissions standards it becomes more critical. It is because air is an important element in the Earth and it is continuously being polluted by people. According to this article from Fleet Equipment, Cargotec provides added a gasoline-powered product to its Ottawa Truck trailer spotter range. This new pickup truck meets the 2012 EPA emissions in addition to California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards for on-road car emissions.
As Cargotec’s director of Terminal Tractors in North America, David Wood, explained: “Because it utilizes standard unleaded 87 octane fuel and has an automotive type catalytic convertor exhaust system, emissions are extremely low.” Wood went on to emphasize the importance of this in places like California and in other urban areas where strict regulations can limit the use of diesel-powered terminal tractors.
According to Cargotec, this gasoline-powered terminal tractor can reach top speeds more quickly and ...
... also has a higher maximum speed in third and fourth gear than a comparable diesel-powered one. The truck features a Ford 6.8L 3-Valve V10 engine and is coupled with an Allison 3000 RDS transmission.
The gasoline powertrain setup is available for both the Ottawa 4×2 Off-Road and 4×2 DOT/EPA terminal tractors. Two batteries are standard, and special features on these trucks include:
• Vertical exhaust system with catalytic muffler
• OBD II and J1939 diagnostic connections under the dash
• 50-gallon step-type fuel tank on the driver’s side
• Ford starter and 175 amp alternator
• Ford flat panel type air cleaner
If you’re interested in learning more about Ottawa Trucks or any other type of terminal tractor, contact us

Terminal Tractors like the new Xspotter can use CNG fuel alternative
The fuel efficiency you’re looking for in today’s terminal tractors can be delivered through a common fossil fuel substitute: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
Even though CNG is a combustible fuel, it is long considered an environmentally clean alternative to the fuels mentioned above while producing cleaner emissions.
CNG is also much safer than the other choices in the event of a spill: natural gas, because it is lighter than air, disperses quickly when it’s released.
The Xspotter series, used in many severe truck applications, is available with a factory-built natural gas power (CNG), as well as a Cummins diesel power option. The Cummins provides a 200 HP power source @ 2600 RMP, and registers 520 ft-lb of torque.
The Xspotter line also benefits from Autocar’s partnership with Balqon Corp’s technology through integrating zero-emissions, lithium ion-electric power system.
One of the many efficient features includes the Xspotter’s frame: it registers 2.0 million resisting bending moment (RBM), along with 50,000 KSI steel, “C” reinforced fasteners— using Huck bolts where possible.
Xspotter yard tractor series represents advances from many severe-truck applications, including power train performance to cab suspension design. Xspotter terminal trucks are used in rail and ship yards, container ports, warehouse and distribution centers; common uses include moving semi-trailers and intermodal containers from spot to spot.
Drivers face untold starts and stops, heavy loads, forward/reverse/forward driving…all in incredibly harsh environments. Driver fatigue is reduced with the Xspotter’s ergonomically-designed cab, and safety is enhanced through an expanded windshield viewing area; driver and curb-side windows and rear exit door windows.
Contact us to learn more on how the Xspotter can meet—and exceed—the challenges found in demanding yard applications.

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