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AMERICAN EAGLE BIG BALE STACKER
MINIMUM TRUCK REQUIREMENTS
New Style Bed with Clamshell Type Rear Forks
These specifications reflect the minimum truck that will handle big bales efficiently.
Updated September 2, 2003. If you need detailed specs, call Doug at 1-800-367-1847.
INTERNATIONAL MODEL 8100 TRUCK. 1988 OR NEWER
300 HORSEPOWER MINIMUM.
This truck is a conventional snub nose cab with a set-back front axle.
TANDEM AXLE (TWIN SCREW) WITH INTERLOCK.
(TWIN SCREW) WITH INTERLOCK.
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING
44,000 GVW MINIMUM 10,000 front
10,000 front
34,000 rear
EATON FULLER 9 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Perhaps you prefer ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Under 250 h.p. MT653 (5 speed) over 250 h.p. HT740DRD (4 speed) or HT750DRD or CLT750 (5 speed)
DRD means deep reduction diesel, with a low first gear.
RECOMMENDED FINAL DRIVE GEAR RATIO: Top speed of 70 m.p.h. or less
CABOVER TRUCKS
THE BELL HOUSING CANNOT BE EXPOSED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE TRUCK FRAME.
THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION MUST BE 4" BELOW THE TOP OF THE FRAME.
WHEEL BASE
261 INCHES OF USABLE FRAME FROM BACK OF CAB TO END OF FRAME.
39 1/2 INCHES OF THE FRAME MUST BE BEHIND THE CENTERLINE OF THE REAR AXLE.
DEFINITION OF USABLE FRAME: No chassis components are above the frame.
On a 1997 International model 8100 truck, this is approximately 256" wheelbase
FRAME RAIL SIZE
MINIMUM 10" x 3 ½" x 5/16" 41" OR TALLER AT REAR AXLE
TIRES: 11 R 22.5
AIR CONDITIONING to keep the cab and control box clean.
to keep the cab and control box clean.
EXHAUST MUST BE UNDERNEATH, NOT A STACK
MUST BE UNDERNEATH, NOT A STACK
The exhaust stack will interfere with the arm, and is also a fire hazard.
LIVE POWER TAKE OFF FOR THE HYDRAULIC PUMP
This may require modification of the radiator unless other provisions are made. |