Mack Trucks R Series
Mack TrucksClass 8

Mack Trucks R Series

The conventional that built Mack's reputation for nearly 40 years.

One of the longest-running truck designs ever, the R series was produced from 1966 to 2005 and spawned the RD, RW Super-Liner and U-series offset-cab variants.

Maker
Volvo Group
Years
1966–2005
Body
Day Cab
Rating
Up to 80,000 lb GCWR
Power
237–500 hp
Applications
Long-haul, Vocational, Construction
Engines
Mack E6Mack E7Mack E9 V8

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3030HNTRX - 3030 SPEC LONG SHAFT HNTRX BRAKE CHAMBER

3030HNTRX

3030HNTRX - 3030 SPEC LONG SHAFT HNTRX BRAKE CHAMBER

OTR10143 - AUTO SLACK ADJUSTER, 11/2-10DRIVE 5.5,6.5

OTR10143

OTR10143 - AUTO SLACK ADJUSTER, 11/2-10DRIVE 5.5,6.5

5-808330 - BRAKE KIT FOR 4709DEN SHOES

5-808330

5-808330 - BRAKE KIT FOR 4709DEN SHOES

370036A - OIL BATH SEAL

370036A

370036A - OIL BATH SEAL

348-4195 - HUB CAP (SENTINAL LARGE DIAM)

348-4195

348-4195 - HUB CAP (SENTINAL LARGE DIAM)

5008414PGBXW - AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, PURAGUARD

5008414PGBXW

5008414PGBXW - AIR DRYER CARTRIDGE, PURAGUARD

11444 - GLADHAND BRACKET MOUNT

11444

11444 - GLADHAND BRACKET MOUNT

15W40 OIL - 15W40 OIL (ROTELLA) GAL JUG

15W40 OIL

15W40 OIL - 15W40 OIL (ROTELLA) GAL JUG

Brakes & Wheel EndAir SystemFiltrationElectrical & LightingSuspension & SteeringCooling SystemDrivetrainBody & CabExhaust
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