Autocar has released a new line of products, the Xspotter yard tractor series. Autocar designed the new yard tractors to meet the harsh demands required by these vehicles
, which are commonly used to move semi trailers and intermodal containers from spot to spot at ship and rail yards, container ports, warehouses and distribution centers.

According to the company, these vehicles often operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in unforgiving and demanding conditions.

"Autocar's new Xspotter is the answer to these demands and other operating and safety issues that users have been forced to deal with for many years with current offerings," said Eric Schwartz, vice president of business development for Autocar. "We leveraged our years of experience with Autocar truck series in other severe applications to improve and upgrade a vehicle that has not changed much over the past 25 years. We also partnered with select, knowledgeable customers and suppliers to develop the Xspotter into a high-performance vehicle, addressing very specific needs and day-to-day challenges of the application. We have incorporated the latest best-in-class features, including 360-degree visibility, a more spacious, quiet, driver-friendly operating environment and select components for greater reliability and durability."

The Xspotter is available with factory-built natural gas power as well as Cummins diesel power. In addition, Autocar has partnered with Balqon Corporation to offer an integrated zero-emissions lithium ion electric power system for the Xspotter. A standard feature on the Xspotter is the corrosion-resistant e-coated, steel constructed cab.

More info: www.autocartruck.com