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FM260 |
FM330 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
144.9"/MT only 181.9" 200.0" 218.5" 239.4" |
144.9"/Eaton only 181.9" 200.0" 218.5" 239.4" |
| Body Sizes Accommodated |
14' 16' 18' 20' 22' 24' 26' 28' |
14' 16' 18' 20' 22' 24' 26' 28' |
Weight (lb.)*
GVWR (lb.)
GCWR (lb.) MT/AT
Max. body-payload |
25,995 Front 10,640 Rear 18,500
40,780 MT/26,000 AT (23,250 Refuse)
16,705 |
32,900 Front 11,700 Rear 21,200
48,000 Misubishi MT and Allison AT, 55,100 Eaton MT
22,680 |
| Engine Model |
Mitsubishi 6M60 |
Mitsubishi 6M60 |
| Type |
SOHC 4-stroke cycle, water-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled diesel with 4 valves per cylinder and dual balance shafts |
SOHC 4-stroke cycle, water-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled diesel with 4 valves per cylinder and dual balance shafts |
| No. of cylinders |
Six in-line |
Six in-line |
| Piston displacement |
460 cu.in. (7.5 liter) |
460 cu.in. (7.5 liter) |
| Max. output (SAE, gross) |
243 hp @ 2600 rpm |
243 hp MT and Allison, 274 hp Eaton (@ 2600 rpm) |
| Max. torque (SAE, gross) |
516 lb.-ft @ 1400 rpm |
516 lb.-ft. MT and Allison, 591 lb-ft. Eaton (@ 1440 rpm) |
| Air cleaner |
Dry paper element with snorkel |
Dry paper element with snorkel |
| Starter |
12-volt |
12-volt |
| Alternator |
12-volt, 100-amp |
12-volt, 100-amp |
| Cold weather starting aid |
Individual ceramic-tipped glow plugs |
Individual ceramic-tipped glow plugs |
| Standard transmission |
Allison 2400 Electronic 5-speed OD AT |
Allison 2400 Electronic 5-speed OD AT |
| Optional transmission |
Mitsubishi 6-speed OD MT |
Mitsubishi 6-speed OD MT |
| Estimated top speed |
80 MT/79 AT |
74 Mitsubishi MT/ 75 Allison AT/ 80 Eaton 9-sp. Dir. MT |
| Axies (front / rear) |
Reverse Elliot, l-beam type,10,800 lb. capacity / Full floating type, 20,280 lb. capacity |
Reverse Elliot, l-beam type, 11,905 lb. capacity / Full floating type, 22,485 lb. capacity |
| Final reduction gear / Ratio |
Single-reduction hypoid gear / 5.857 MT-5.857AT |
Single-reduction hypoid gear /5.857 Mitsubishi MT/6.666 Allison AT/ 4.222 Eaton MT |
| Curb weight base model |
9,290 lb. (MT only) |
10,220 lb. (Eaton only) |
| Turning diameter (min. wheelbase) |
46.0 ft. |
43.4 ft. |
| Tire size (premium) |
Single front, dual rear, 11R22.5 14 PR Highway/Traction |
Single front, dual rear, 11R22.5 14 PR Highway/Traction |
| Disc Wheel |
22.5"x7.5"/8-lug |
22.5"x7.5"/8-lug |
| Steering |
Ball-nut type with integral-type hydraulic power booster. Tilt/telescoping steering column with steering lock |
Ball-nut type with integral-type hydraulic power booster. Tilt/telescoping steering column with steering lock |
| Cruise control |
Standard |
Standard |
| Windows/door locks |
Power |
Power |
| Suspension (front / rear) |
Tapered leaf springs / Laminated leaf springs. Available air suspension on 218.5" and 239.4" wheelbase models |
Tapered leaf springs / Laminated leaf springs. |
| Brakes |
Air/hydraulic drum brakes with ABS |
Full air drum brakes with ABS |
| Frame (yield strength / RBM per rail / Hight & width) |
51,200 psi
702,976 lb.-in.
41.9" (39.8" air)/33.1 |
51,200 psi
868,352 lb.-in.
42.3"/33.1" |
| Fuel tank |
50-gallon side mount |
50-gallon side mount |
| Electrical system |
Two 12-volt, maintenance-free batteries-799 CCA |
Two 12-volt, maintenance-free batteries-799 CCA |
| Vehicle safety |
Energy-absorbing steering wheel, crush bars in doors, daytime running lights and ABS standard |
Energy-absorbing steering wheel, crush bars in doors, daytime running lights and ABS standard |
