Monster Truck Tech Spec’s

BIG PETE Monster Truck

Bodywork: Genuine Peterbilt 359 aluminium bonnet and cab
Engine: Big block 454ci (7.4 litre) Chevrolet V8
Transmission: General Motors TH-400 3 speed automatic gearbox, military transfer case offering 2/4wd and high/low ranges
Steering: Power front steering with independant electronically controlled rear steering
Axles: Pettibone mobile crane (50 tonne rating!)
Suspension: Heavy duty leaf springs with 5 Shockers per corner
Tyres: Michelin Mega X tyres
Weight: 7.5 tonnes (approx)
Height: 15 feet (4.6 metres)
Width: 13 feet (4 metres)
Length: 18 feet (5.5 metres)

GRIM REAPER Monster Truck

Bodywork: Fibreglass 1999 Chevrolet pick up replica
Engine: Big block Chevrolet V8
Transmission: General Motors TH-400 3 speed automatic gearbox with B&M race ratchet shifter, profab transfer box, caged drive shafts.
Brakes: Inboard single disk per axle with independent front and rear master cylinders
Steering: Power front steering with high speed electronically controlled rear steering, including self centering.
Axles: –//–
Suspension: Nitrogen shocks with 30″ coil over springs
Tyres: Goodyear Terra Tyres
Weight: 10,200lbs (4.5 tonnes)
Height: 12 feet
Width: 12 feet
Length: 18 feet

FULL METAL JACKET

Bodywork: 1990 Chevrolet G20
Engine: Twin big block Chevrolet V8
Transmission: Twin turbo 400 auto ‘boxes linked to central differential
Steering: Slew brake on each track
Axles: –//–
Suspension: –//–
Tyres: 2 big, long, flat ones
Weight: 12 tonnes!!
Height: 7 feet 6 inches
Width: 8 feet
Length: 17 feet 6 inches