Mack Trucks has announced the refresh of its Mack MD Series diesel and electric medium-duty trucks, featuring a larger cab that incorporates new safety features. These updates support Mack's medium-duty offering to meet evolving customer needs and applications.
“The launch of the refreshed Mack MD Series once again demonstrates Mack’s commitment to delivering the best medium-duty truck for our customers,” said Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America. “Since the MD Series was introduced in 2020, Mack has continued to listen to our customers and make ongoing improvements to meet their operational needs.
The Mack MD Series is available with diesel or electric drivetrain options in the MD6, a Class 6 model with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 25,995 lbs., and the MD7, a Class 7 model with a GVWR of 33,000 lbs. Both models are exempt from the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET).
These updates include driver and safety features, while supporting installation for body builders. The biggest change is that the MD's cab is now 4 in. longer than the previous version, which gives drivers more seat recline and leg room. This refreshed cab further shows how the Mack Anthem cab influenced the MD cab design and many of the shared driver features, such as an overhead console for additional storage. The interior has satin aluminum trim, seating with lumbar support and LED lighting. New steering wheel controls for cruise control, telephone and audio functions have been added.
The trucks now come standard with several safety features including new ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) with ATC (Automatic Traction Control), radio mute in reverse and a park brake alarm.
Pre-wired body builder connections, relocated air dryer and updated wheelbases to industry-standard Cab to Axle (CA) dimensions enable installation of an array of body installations.
"The MD Series continues to build on the success of our initial medium-duty offering,” Randall said. “Built with Mack’s heritage of reliability, these enhancements will provide a more versatile and efficient truck, across a wide range of applications.”
The MD Series is designed for various applications, including dry van/refrigerated, stake/flatbed, dump and tank truck vocations. The MD6 model does not require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to operate for non-hazardous payloads.
