Spartan Motors To Showcase Its Top-of-the-Line RV Chassis At The Hershey RV Show
Leading Class A Diesel Chassis Provider to Demonstrate American Pride with American Flag-Wrapped Entegra Cornerstone K3 605 Chassis
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan Specialty Vehicles, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR) ("Spartan" or the "Company") – a global leader in specialty chassis and vehicle design, manufacturing and assembly – will feature its new heavy-duty, Class A diesel chassis—an Entegra Cornerstone K3 605—at the Hershey RV Show, located at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, September 13-17, 2017. The chassis will be wrapped in the stars and stripes of the American flag, underscoring Spartan's American ownership and the company's pride in the excellence of its skilled workforce.
Showcased in booth 204, the 45-foot Entegra Cornerstone rides on Spartan's K3 605 chassis and features a Cummins® X15 605 horsepower diesel engine, an Allison Transmission® 4000 MH 6-speed electronic transmission, a 20,000-pound independent front suspension and a massive 20,000-pound towing capacity. The K3 is the heavy-duty chassis of choice for luxury Class A diesel motorhomes, including the Newmar King Aire, Newmar Essex, Newmar London Aire and Newmar Mountain Aire.
"The K3 605 represents Spartan's commitment to excellence in manufacturing, and the Hershey RV show is the perfect place to showcase this impressive build," said Daryl Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer of Spartan Motors. "This chassis brings together exceptional functionality, maneuverability, reliability and industry-leading safety technologies that make driving an Entegra Cornerstone a remarkable experience. The crowd at Hershey, in particular, will understand and appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into this particular chassis design."
In addition to the chassis display, Spartan will have a sales and support team on-hand to answer questions about its new chassis systems and its original equipment manufacturer model partners.
Organized by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA), the Hershey RV Show is America's largest RV show. Offering more than 1,300 RVs and the latest accessories from over 45 manufacturers, the Hershey RV Show is the place to shop and compare RVs. PRVCA is a nonprofit corporation representing nearly 400 RV dealers, manufacturers, campgrounds, component part suppliers, lenders, insurance and service companies, headquartered in Camp Hill.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. is a leading designer, engineer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty vehicles, specialty chassis, vehicle bodies and parts for the fleet and delivery, recreational vehicle (RV), emergency response, defense forces and contract assembly (light / medium duty truck) markets. The Company's brand names — Spartan Motors, Spartan Specialty Vehicles, Spartan Emergency Response, Spartan Parts and Accessories; Smeal® and its family of brands, including Ladder Tower™ and UST®; and Utilimaster®, a Spartan Motors Company — are known for quality, durability, performance, customer service and first-to-market innovation. The Company employs approximately 2,200 associates and operates facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, South Dakota; Saltillo, Mexico; and Lima, Peru. Spartan reported sales of $591 million in 2016. Visit Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
SOURCE Spartan Motors, Inc.
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