CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 10, 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 showcase its 2018 K3 605 model motorhome chassis at the Family Motor Coach Association's (FMCA) 96th International Convention, located at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis July 12-15, 2017.
Exhibiting in booth numbers 2030-2031 and 2017-2018, Spartan's new K3 605 will be on display and features a Cummins® X15 605 horsepower diesel engine, an Allison Transmission® 4000 MH 6-speed electronic transmission, 20,000-pound independent front suspension and 20,000-pound towing capacity. The K3 605 underpins luxury motorhomes, including the Entegra Cornerstone, the Newmar King Aire, Newmar Essex, and Newmar London Aire.
"FMCA is an ideal place to bring motorhome manufacturers and dealers together to see the newest offerings in the industry, which is why we're excited to introduce our newest motorhome chassis, the K3 605," said Daryl Adams, President and CEO, Spartan Motors. "Our unique chassis are built with a purpose – deliver the exceptional functionality and maneuverability customers expect from the industry's premier foundation."
In addition to the chassis, Spartan's booths will feature motorhome parts and accessories – including filters, belts, and fluids – for sale to the public. Motorhome owners can also take advantage of Spartan's on-site experts to perform light-duty service to their rigs. Spartan Motors Technical Trainer, Mike O'Neil, will also be hosting a chassis maintenance seminar Friday, July 14, at 2 p.m. ET in seminar room #1, complimentary to event attendees.
FMCA is an international organization for families who own and enjoy the use of self-contained, motorized recreation vehicles known as motorhomes. The association maintains its national headquarters in Cincinnati and currently has more than 70,000 active member families.
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.
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