Mack Trucks’ CNG waste collection trucks now with additional powertrain options
Mack Trucks added the Allison 3000 Series transmission option paired with the Cummins L9N natural gas engine. The latter delivers 320 hp and 1,000 ft.-lb. of torque while offering reduced emissions through its CNG power system. The engine is certified to the California Air Resources Board and EPA's Optional Low NOx emissions standard.
Thanks to the collaboration with players like Cummins and Allison, Mack Trucks managed to enhance powertrain options of its patented CNG waste collection truck, namely the patented Mack Granite. More into technical details, Mack Trucks added the Allison 3000 Series transmission option paired with the Cummins L9N natural gas engine. The latter delivers 320 hp and 1,000 ft.-lb. of torque while offering reduced emissions through its CNG power system. The engine is certified to the California Air Resources Board and EPA’s Optional Low NOx emissions standard.
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“This pairing is ideal for operators looking to balance performance with cost-efficiency in applications that don’t require the higher gross vehicle weight rating”, stated the U.S.-based company, belonging to the Volvo Group ad recently participating in ACT Expo 2025, with the announcement of the electric version of the Pioneer truck.
“This expanded powertrain option gives our customers more flexibility to optimize their trucks specifically for lighter duty waste applications,” said Jonathan Randall, president, Mack Trucks North America. “By offering the Allison 3000 paired with the L9N, we’re delivering a solution that reduces acquisition costs while maintaining the reliability and performance Mack customers expect, particularly for light-duty roll-off applications where a higher GVWR isn’t necessary.”
