This 2017 Peterbilt 579 is a used fuel tanker truck — sometimes referred to as a fuel transport truck or petroleum tanker — configured for the bulk road delivery of liquid fuels. Peterbilt is a well-established American manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial trucks, with a long history of supplying vocational and over-the-road vehicles across freight, construction, energy, and specialized hauling industries.
The tractor is a 2017 three-axle unit powered by a PACCAR MX13 engine rated at 430 horsepower, paired with an engine brake for additional retardation on grades. The drivetrain runs through an Eaton Fuller FAO15810C ten-speed manual transmission, sending power to Dana Spicer DSP41 dual drive rear axles rated at 40,000 pounds combined, with a 3.42 gear ratio and an inter-axle locker for traction in demanding conditions. The front steer axle is a Dana Spicer 1252LW lightweight unit rated at 12,500 pounds and equipped with power steering. Wheelbase is 219 inches. Suspension is Peterbilt Flex Air on a ride-adjustable system with a dash-mounted deflate switch, and the front axle runs disc brakes. Tires are 275/80R22.5 on the steer position and 445/50R22.5 super singles on the drives, all mounted on polished aluminum wheels.
The tractor carries an 80-gallon frame-mounted aluminum fuel tank on the left-hand side and a left-hand frame-mounted DEF tank, with factory-installed DEF and DPF emissions systems. Exhaust exits through a single upright short stack on the right-hand side. Driver comfort features include air ride seats for both driver and passenger, cruise control, power windows, power locks, and heated mirrors. Safety technology includes traction control with a dash switch, lane departure assist with a dash switch, and Bendix BlindSpotter side-object detection. The cab is also equipped with a Concert Class stereo supporting CD, auxiliary input, USB, Bluetooth, XM satellite radio, and hands-free controls.
The tank body is a 2004 Weldit unit bearing serial number A, manufactured in March 2004 and rated to DOT406AL specification. It is a single-compartment aluminum tank with a capacity of 4,592 gallons. Loading is via a "Y" bottom load head located at the rear right-hand side, incorporating a brake interlock. Offloading is through a T-Bar arrangement with vapor recovery, also at the right-hand side and also interlocked with the brakes. The tank features three pump-off points — both side and rear — along with Roto Tags, an aluminum ladder at the rear, and right-hand side hose tubes with a fitting box.
The pump system is PTO-operated and uses a 3-inch Blackmer product pump, a PVB turnaround valve, and T-Bar offload configuration. Tank inspection records show a last test date of February 2023 for the VK test and February 2019 for the IP test. The unit is located in California, USA.
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