Sterling introduces the Bullet

Fleet Equipment, Apr 2007

Sterling Truck Corp. introduced the Sterling Bullet, the latest addition to the company's line of Class 3-8 work trucks. It will be available at select Sterling dealerships in late fall 2007.

The Bullet joins the low cab-over Sterling 360 to round out the company's mid-range vehicle lineup. Competing in the Class 4 and 5 markets, the Bullet is designed for applications including construction, residential services, landscaping, municipal services, utility, and pickup and delivery, the company said.

"We gave this truck the tagline Nothing Stops The Bullet because there isn't an application this truck can't tackle," said Matthew Stevenson, director of light commercial vehicles. "Like all Sterling trucks, the Bullet can be customized for the demands of any job."

Standard features include a Cummins 6.7L ISB engine with exhaust brake, a power take-off prep package and a 34-in. wide, 50,000 psi frame for easy body builder upfit.

The Bullet is offered as a regular cab in four wheelbases or as a quad cab in two wheelbases. It also features two- or four-wheel drive and optional snow plow and towing packages. It offers an optional automatic transmission. Standard air conditioning, easy-to-read gauges, and an adjustable tilt steering wheel are designed to reduce operator fatigue, while driver and passenger airbags offer a safe operating environment, the company said.

Base model options include cruise control, fog lights, power windows and locks, power trailer tow mirrors and numerous radio options.

Some popular specs include: regular cab (123-in. BBC), quad cab (143-in. BBC) with 2WD and 4WD drivelines available; GVWRs of 16,500 to 19,500 lbs. for both regular and quad cab with a GCWR of 26,000 lbs.; wheelbase offerings/cab-to-axle measurements for regular cab include 144.5 ins./60 ins., 168.5 ins./84 ins.; 192.5 ins./108 ins., 204.5 ins./120 ins., and for quad cab include 164.5 ins./60 ins., 188.5 ins./84 ins.; an industry-standard 34-in. frame rail spacing and flat, dean frame rails; 6.7L Cummins ISB turbo diesel EPA O7-compliant engine powers 305 HP with 6101bs.-ft. of torque and standard exhaust brake. In addition, there are transmission options of manual six-speed or automatic six-speed with overdrive; transmission power take off capability standard; axle ratios 4.10,4.44 and 4.88; front axle rating of 7,000 lbs., rear axle rating of 13,500 lbs.; and eight exterior standard paint options.

Sterling Thick Corp. www.nothingstopsthebulletcom Circle No. 102