Mack Trucks introduced its fully redesigned Granite vocational truck at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas, highlighting updates focused on safety, performance and driver experience.
The new Granite represents a full redesign of the company’s vocational truck platform, with a new cab, updated safety systems and expanded configurations for construction and heavy-duty applications. Orders are expected to open in the second half of 2026, with production scheduled to begin in January 2027 at Mack’s Lehigh Valley Operations facility in Pennsylvania.
“The all-new Mack Granite embodies everything Mack stands for: legendary durability, uncompromising performance and a commitment to our customers who depend on these trucks to get the toughest jobs done,” said Stephen Roy, president, Mack Trucks. “We’ve completely reimagined the Granite from the ground up, bringing the same level of innovation we delivered with our Pioneer and Anthem models to the vocational market.”
The truck introduces several new safety features for the vocational segment. The available Mack Protect safety suite includes a front camera, front radar and 270-degree radar coverage with both passenger-side and driver-side radar systems. It is also the first vocational truck to feature an electronic park brake with rollaway protection and automatic release when shifting into gear. Standard and optional features include airbags, LED lighting and additional visibility systems.
“We’re bringing safety technologies to the North American vocational market that have never been available before,” said Alex Lee, Mack Trucks senior product manager for vocational and medium duty. “Features like the ePark Brake, 270-degree radar coverage and E911 auto-call are going to make a real difference in protecting drivers who work in some of the most challenging environments.”
Performance updates include the Mack MP13 engine, delivering up to 540 horsepower and 1,950 pound-feet of torque, along with up to 3% improved fuel efficiency compared with the previous engine. The truck is also available with a Cummins X10 engine option. An updated automated manual transmission offers faster shift speeds and configurations designed for both heavy loads and precision work.
Ride quality and durability remain a focus, with the addition of Mack’s MaxRide air load distributing suspension system, designed to improve load management and operator comfort across varying jobsite conditions.
“Ride quality matters in vocational applications; our customers are navigating job sites, rough terrain and city streets all in the same day,” said Tim Wrinkle, vice president, product owner, vocational and medium duty at Mack. “The Granite’s MaxRide air suspension delivers a smoother, more comfortable ride that helps reduce driver fatigue and keeps drivers performing at their best.”
The redesigned cab increases interior space, adding nine inches of width at the B-pillar. The interior layout was developed with input from more than 30 professional drivers and includes updated controls, digital displays and optional comfort features.
“Everything in this cab was designed around the driver,” said Vince Lokers, specialist chief designer, Mack Trucks. “We focused on creating a driver-centric, commanding, ergonomic layout with wrap-around controls and high visibility. Features like our new steering column-mounted shifter, flat-bottom steering wheel and electric brakes were all positioned in their best ergonomic position based on direct driver feedback.”
The truck also incorporates updated electrical architecture and telematics capabilities, including Mack Connect and over-the-air updates, aimed at improving fleet visibility and uptime.
The Granite will be available in multiple configurations, including day cab and sleeper options, with axle-forward and axle-back designs to meet different vocational requirements.
“The Granite was not just an adaptation of the Pioneer,” said Lukas Yates, expert chief designer for Mack Trucks. “This is an all-new platform that was created to be applicable in both highway and vocational applications. We wanted this truck to look tough and confident going down the road, built to be very rugged and handle anything. The design emphasis was on durability and functionality while maintaining the Mack DNA that our customers recognize and trust.”
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