4x4 off road chassis

commander off-road equipment

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CORE is a separate division of EarthCruiser. CORE applications include wilderness firefighting, Homeland Security, medical response, equipment delivery, mobile laboratories, DIY overland vehicle builders and more.

CORE DIY

The ultimate cab-over, 4×4 platform for the DIY overlanding vehicle builder. 

CORE was created with the ultimate custom build team in mind. Recognizing a gap in the market for high-performing 4X4 chassis for commercial and DIY overland vehicle-builder applications, EarthCruiser brings the foundational prowess of our EXP and FX models to a fully customizable chassis system. Launched with a production V8 cab over chassis, upfitted with CORE’s proprietary four-wheel drive system, CORE has changed the way professionals and overlanding experts build for total-control performance.

CORE COMMERCIAL

Our CORE Commercial platform allows access to rugged, remote areas.

Our custom-built CORE chassis are designed to withstand an unparalleled range of environments and situations. Tested to the extreme, just as we do with our EXP and FX EarthCruiser models, CORE brings confidence and proprietary expertise to any overland build project. Through our CORE chassis platform, we can provide a range of professionals and expert builders with the technology and equipment they need to complete the toughest jobs and adventures on the planet.

CORE HERO

A vehicle built to perform when it matters the most. The CORE Hero platform is ideal for emergency services, wildland firefighting, high-axle flood water rescue, mobile laboratories and so much more

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Commander Off Road Equipment

When performance is a mandatory starting point

CORE was created to meet the growing demand for high-performing 4X4 chassis for commercial and DIY overland vehicle-builder applications. Launched with a production V8 cab over chassis, upfitted with CORE’s proprietary four-wheel drive system, CORE has changed the way professionals and overlanding experts build for total-control performance.
Key Uses
We applied our years of experience and rigorous field testing and certification to create the only cab-over 4×4 platform available in the North American market. Our CORE DIY vehicle is the ideal platform for the overland vehicle builder.

Our CORE Commercial platform is available with a flatbed ideal for remote, rugged terrain transport requiring robust all-weather four-wheel-drive systems.

Our CORE Hero vehicle is designed to meet the needs of emergency services departments in mission-critical situations.

  • Wildland firefighting
  • Emergency and mobile medical services
  • Disaster relief, high-axle water rescue
Specifications
PLATFORM
Chassis Style
Isuzu NPR Gas, C-channel straight frame
Cab Style
Cab-over Single or Dual Cab
DRIVETRAIN
Engine
6.6L V8, 350 horsepower, 425 pound-feet
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transfer Case
2-Speed
Axles
Front and rear electronic locker, manual locking hubs
Tires
37 x 13.50R17LT, Mud terrain, E rated
Wheelbase
132.5” Single Cab, 176.0″ Dual Cab
SUSPENSION
Front Configuration
Live axle, custom tuned leaf spring
Front Shock Absorber Type
Heavy-duty standard, Performance shocks optional
Rear Configuration
Live axle, custom tuned leaf spring
Rear Shock Absorber Type
Heavy-duty standard, Performance shocks optional
BRAKES
Type
Four-wheel vented disc, dual piston caliper with ABS
Front (Rotor Diameter)
13.7 inches
Rear (Rotor Diameter)
13 inches
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Overall Width
81 inches
Single Cab Overall Length (excluding rear bumper)
224 inches
Dual Cab Overall Length (excluding rear bumper)
241.5 inches
Usable Single Cab to Rear Axle
110 inches
Usable Dual Cab to Rear Axle
88 inches

base chasis

Isuzu NPR

Engine

6.6 Liter Vortec V8, 350 horsepower gasoline

Horse Power

297 HP

Torque

361 lb-ft

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Transfer Case and Gear Ratios

2-Speed with 1-1 High and EC Proprietary Low range

Drive line

Heavy Duty 1410 driveline components

Axles

Front and rear electronic locker, manual locking hubs

wheels/tires

37″ x 13.50R17LT, Mud Terrain, E rated

isolated front and rear axle engagement

Drive options: 2WD High rear, 2WD High front, 2WD Low rear, 2WD Low front, 4WD High, 4WD Low

suspension

EC Leaf Springs / Off road Shock absorbers / Greased shackles

track width

Front and Rear axle are the same width 68.5″ hub to hub, no offset

wheel base

132.5″

usable cab to rear axle

Single Cab 110 inches

Dual Cab TBD

overall length

Single Cab (excluding rear bumper) 224 inches

Dual Cab (excluding rear bumper)  TBD

overall height

100″

overall width

81″ / 2057 mm

width with mirrors out

99″ / 2515 mm

curb weight

7380 lbs*

petrol fuel tank

60 gal 227L

payload

6670 lbs*

battery

Maintenance-free/1,125 CCA (x2)

* Figures determined via calculation, but not yet verified through testing.

EarthCruiser reserves the right to change these specifications for our customer’s benefit

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