Mack F series


The Mack F series was the third generation of cabover trucks from Mack Trucks. Its production began in 1962 and ended in 1981. It was produced primarily as a set-forward axle truck but a setback axle version was shipped overseas. The cab came in a 50-inch day cab. Sleeper models included a 72-inch, 80 inch and later a "bustle back" was added that lengthened the sleeper to 86 inches.

Model range

  • F6xx
  • F7xx
  • F8xx
  • F9xx

    Engines

The F Model offered 5 different diesel engines, Mack's Maxidyne and Thermodyne at 260-375 hp, Cummins - 250-350 hp, Detroit Diesel - 270-430 hp and Caterpillar - 325 hp.
  • Caterpilar 3406 was a big-bore diesel available in both high-torque-rise and conventional torque-rise versions
  • Detroit Diesel 71 series, provided power with a high torque curve.
  • Cummins Formula 350 “Big Cam” engine is governed at 1900RPM and provides 1065 ft-lbs of torque at 1300RPM. The formula 290 is also governed at 1900RPM and provides 930 ft-lbs of torque. The NTC series of engines was also available.
The table shows the Mack diesel engines available in the series.
Chassis ModelEngineDisplacementNo. Of Cyl.HorsepowerTorque
F712TETAZ 673A6@1900@1450
F747TNTC 2906@2100@1300
NTC 2906@2100@1300
FORMAUL 2906@1900@1300
FORMAUL 2906@1900@1300
F785TMAXIDYNE 6756@1700@1000
F786TMAXIDYNE 6766@1800@1000
F795TMAXIDYNE 8658@2100@1350
MAXIDYNE 865C8@2100@1350

Chassis

The Mack F series truck uses taper-leaf front springs, which helps to provide a smoother ride. Taper-lead springs practically eliminate the inter-leaf friction, which is common with multi-leaf spring systems. The taper concept uses springs of equal length and different contour, to assure the springs do not slide against one another while in normal operation. This arrangement, accompanied by forged aluminum rear brackets and shackles equate to a comfortable ride.
  • Front axles rated to. Constructed from drop-forged I-beam construction.
  • Power steering is available.
  • Rear axles rated to
  • Maximum GCWR
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