| Mack B-series | |
|---|---|
 1961 Mack B-series fire truck | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mack Trucks |
| Production | 1953-1966 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Body style | Truck (bonneted cab)
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.8 L Magnadyne I6 (112 kW) (petrol) 8.4 L I6 (103 kW) (diesel) 11.0 L Thermodyne I6 (139 kW) (diesel) 11.0 L Thermodyne I6 T (164 kW) (diesel) 11.6 L Thermodyne I6 (157 kW) (diesel) 14.0 L Cummins NTC I6 T (250 kW) (diesel) 14.2 L Thermodyne V8 (190 kW) (diesel) |
| Transmission | Mack 10-speed duplex (5-speed, 2-speed auxiliary) Mack 15-speed triplex (5-speed, 3-speed auxiliary) Mack 20-speed quadruplex (5-speed, 4-speed auxiliary) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mack L-series |
| Successor | Mack R-series |
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The Mack B series is a model line of trucks produced by Mack Trucks between 1953 and 1966.[1] The successor to the 1940-1956 Mack L series,[2] the B-series was a line of heavy conventional-cab trucks. Adopting a more streamlined appearance over its predecessor, the B-series was designed with a sloped windshield and larger, rounded fenders[1] The model line was sold in multiple configurations, including tractors and straight/rigid trucks, cowled chassis (delivery body or bus), or fire trucks.
The B-series was the first Mack truck produced with a diesel engine, introducing the Mack-produced Thermodyne inline-6 in 1953.[1]
During 1966, Mack replaced the B-series with the Mack R-series, which lasted into the 21st century.[3][4][5] In total, 126,745 examples of the B-series were produced over 13 years.[6]
- ^ a b c Corporate History: 1950-1959 - Mack Trucks.com
- ^ "Mack Trucks "YEARS"". www.macktruckshistoricalmuseum.org. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
- ^ Corporate History: 1960-1969 - Mack Trucks.com
- ^ "Mack Trucks "YEARS"". www.macktruckshistoricalmuseum.org. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
- ^ Warth, Thomas E. (1998). Mack Trucks Photo Gallery. Iconografix. pp. 151–164, 164–165, 167–168, 170–177, 179–185, 188, 195, 197, 204–207. ISBN 1-882256-88-3.
- ^ "Model Production Numbers (1905-2000)" (PDF). Mack Trucks Historical Museum. Retrieved July 27, 2020.