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Rainier Truck Targets 2018 Launch
Rainier Truck & Chassis LLC announced that it is set to reboot sales and products with a target production launch of summer 2018 for its Class 4-5 and Class 6-7 truck models.

Image courtesy of Rainier Truck & Chassis LLC

Image courtesy of Rainier Truck & Chassis LLC
Rainier Truck & Chassis LLC announced that it is set to reboot sales and products with a target production launch of summer 2018 for its Class 4-5 and Class 6-7 truck models.
Sinotruk has signed on to supply its cabins for Rainier's new low-cost, low-tech lineup of cabover trucks. With a starting MSRP of $37,185, the trucks will be powered by the Cummins 6.7L diesel, rated at 300 hp and 600 lb.-ft. of torque or the 6.4L HEMI that achieves 370 hp and 429 lb.-ft of torque, which is standard on the Class 4-5 models. A 6.7L Cummins diesel engine that achieves 325 hp and 750 lb.-ft. of torque will be standard on the Class 6-7 models. In addition, load leveling air suspensions will be standard on all models.
Ordering is open at www.rainiertruckandchassis.com.
Rainier first launched its startup in 2014, but ran into issues with its cabin suppliers. Now it said with its partnership with Sinotruk, production is back on schedule.
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