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MH 4000 Specification Sheet

SPECIFICATIONS
Motorhome Rating
Gross input power 1 525 hp (391 kW)
Gross input torque 1 1650 lb-ft (2237 N·m)
1 Gross Power Ratings as defined by SAE J1995.


ENGINE INTERFACE
Acceptable full-load engine governed speed 1700-2300 rpm
Acceptable engine idle speed range
(with transmission in Drive)
500-800 rpm


MOUNTING
Engine SAE No. 1
Chassis Rear support available
(required for some installations)


TORQUE CONVERTER STALL TORQUE RATIO Kp-FACTOR* AT STALL
TC-521 2.42 59.0 (50.7)
TC-531 2.34 52.2 (44.8)
TC-541 1.90 46.2 (39.7)
TC-551 1.79 44.5 (38.2)
TC-561 1.58 41.2 (35.4)
Includes standard integral damper which is operational in lockup
*Kp-Factor defines torque converter capacity. Kp = the ratio of converter pump speed [rpm] divided by the square of pump torque [lb-ft (N·m)].


MECHANICAL RATIOS (RANGE)*
First
3.51:1
Second
1.91:1
Third
1.43:1
Fourth
1.00:1
Fifth
0.74:1
Sixth
0.64:1
Reverse
-4.80:1


RATIO COVERAGE
Forward
5.48
*Gear ratios do not include torque converter multiplication.


CONTROL SYSTEM
Description Electronic, closed loop, adaptive with stand-alone Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
Driver-to-Transmission Interface Cab-mounted shift selector, push button or lever
Communication Protocol ? Engine/Vehicle Interface SAE J1939, SAE J1587, ISO 9141


OPTIONAL ENGINE-DRIVEN POWER TAKEOFF PROVISION ? LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE
PTO Drive Engine-driven helical gear
PTO Mounting Pads Ten-bolt, 1 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions (as viewed from rear)
PTO Drive Gear Rating Continuous operation
Using One PTO 1.00 x engine speed, 685 lb-ft (928 N·m)
Using Two PTOs 1.00 x engine speed, 1175 lb-ft (1593 N·m)


SPEEDOMETER PROVISION
Description Non-zero-crossing square wave
8 or 16 pulses per revolution of transmission output shaft
Location Electronic output from transmission ECU


OPTIONAL RETARDER PROVISION
Output
Integral, hydraulic
Capacity
Torque Power
High
2000 lb-ft (2710 N·m) 600 hp (447 kW)
Medium
1600 lb-ft (2170 N·m) 600 hp (447 kW)
Low
1300 lb-ft (1760 N·m) 500 hp (373 kW)


OIL SYSTEM
Oil type Dexron®-III, C4
Capacity (excluding external circuits)
Standard Deep Sump, with PTO 51 qts (48 liters)
Standard Deep Sump, without PTO 48 qts (45 liters)
Optional shallow sump, with PTO 43 qts (41 liters)
Optional shallow sump, without PTO 40 qts (38 liters)
Filters ? main and cooler Replaceable element, integral


SIZE
Length* Dry Weight
Basic Model (3000 MH)
31.2 in (792 mm) 831 lbs (377 kg)
With PTO Only
34.0 in (865 mm) 893 lbs (405 kg)
With output retarder only
31.2 in (792 mm) 906 lbs (411 kg)
With PTO and output retarder
34.0 in (865 mm) 968 lbs (439 kg)
Depth (below transmission centerline) 14.7 in (373 mm) standard deep sump
13.2 in (335 mm) optional shallow sump
*Length from engine housing to output flange face.


TACHOGRAPH PROVISIONS
Tone Wheel 4 or 6-tooth
Mounting M18 x 1.5 metric thread
Location Retarder housing (optional)
Transmission rear cover (optional)


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