Explore Autocar ACMD Versatility and Accessibility

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The Autocar ACMD is highlighted as a versatile, under-CDL (Commercial Driver's License) truck designed for accessibility and adaptability. It maintains the same quality frame as larger Autocar models (though manufactured in Ohio for this smaller version) and features a cab-over design. The cab is robust enough for individuals to hang off the mirrors without causing damage. The tilt-cab mechanism provides ample space for engine access, and the safety bar ensures it remains securely open during maintenance. The engine bay is designed for easy access to components, including an open-top engine for valve adjustments and safely spaced cooling packages to prevent damage.

Goal: Understand the features of the under-CDL ACMD model that promote versatility, easy access, and durability for maintenance.

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Autocar ACMD Truck Autocar — Demonstrating under-CDL versatility and maintenance access
Flatbed Body — Illustrating interchangeable body options
Roll-off System — Demonstrating body swap capabilities

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Trevor. Trevor, what are we looking at with this one now? So, this is the Autocar ACMD. It's a class six or seven truck, depending on what you want to get. Okay. It's a cab over unit. It's under CDL. So, like you were saying, every Tom, Dick, and Harry can drive one. Okay. >> Um they're very versatile truck. It's a It's a truck that that you can put anything on the back for. What we have on it right now is a Swap Hog system. Okay. >> And it's a roll-off system, so you can lift it up, drop the bed down, and put on a flatbed or a water tank or >> Are we compromising though, since we don't need a CDL? Are we compromising on the frame? Have we changed the way that they make these frames? Are we still getting all of the same quality we're getting with the heavier duty truck with this system? Or where where what what are we missing with this thing? So, you're getting the exact same thing that is on the AC or on the DC64. You have the same frame. The only thing that's changed is this frame is made out of Ohio. Okay. >> So, it's still made in America. >> Yep. So, the entire truck, both of these trucks, everything Autocar that Autocar manufactures is made by Americans in America. >> Yes. One is made in where Oh, this is made in Ohio. >> Ohio. >> And And the other one was made where? >> Alabama. Alabama. Yep. So, they're both They come off of American soil. Now, is it Are we still stuck with the Cummins engine? Are we still using the same Allison transmissions? Are we still Are we still with those same category of component? >> Yep. So, this truck has a Cummins 6.7 L engine in it and you have an Allison transmission. You still have the same base cab. It's a steel cab. Um steel frame. You have your Wabco ABS system on it. Um They do all of the same assembling with the airlines, the frame rails, the harnesses going through from cab chassis to basically the back of the truck. Meritor axles. And yeah. So, they haven't just because we've got a smaller truck that doesn't require a CDL, doesn't mean that they've compromised on the quality of this unit. >> No. What about the schematics? What about the ability for a guy to diagnose this on his own and to keep himself operational? Does this truck have that capability as well, Trevor? >> Absolutely. Throughout the cab, you can go in and it's a simple cab. Now, you can actually stress You You guys were saying you can actually hang off the mirrors of these…

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