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* Kenworth C500s Go the Distance with Extreme Loads for Minnesota Heavy Hauler
Northfield,MIN,USA -Layover -30 May 2008: -- Perkins Specialized Transportation Contracting is a 50-year-old company that provides long distance transport for super loads. Typical hauls include giant boilers, super trusses and nuclear reactor vessels. With a long list of prominent customers, Perkins relies on its engineering expertise, decades of experience and Kenworth C500s to get the job done right... The company has developed a unique heavy-haul philosophy using Kenworth C500s spec'd with planetary drive axles, automatic transmissions and less horsepower than you might think. Rather than employing big 600-plus hp engines, Perkins uses smaller engines (480 hp), higher torque and multiple trucks to move huge loads easily without jerking or jumping upon take off. Additionally, the 5.56 rears deliver excellent start and gradeability without putting stress on either trucks or loads. And because the front end of the C500 has a through frame, the trucks are used as often for pushing as for pulling, a key to Perkins/ success...
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