Capital Equipment News June 2015

CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS

JUNE 2015

NEW 682 EXTRA-HEAVY DUTY TRUCK RANGE:

ready for the challenges of South Africa

veco has launched its New 682 heavy

duty truck range, featuring product im-

provements and developments specifi-

cally designed to suit tough Southern Afri-

can countries conditions and terrains.

The vehicle was presented during NAMPO,

one of the largest shows of agricultural

machinery and equipment in the Southern

hemisphere.

The New 682 is a product inspired by the

best of European design with several com-

mon features of the Iveco European-pro-

duced ranges, and will be assembled at the

Rosslyn plant in South Africa. The New 682

will be available for both the SACU mar-

ket and most Right Hand Drive Countries

in Sub-Saharan Africa, complementing the

current Iveco South African Range.

“Engineered to the highest technical spec-

ifications entirely by Iveco, the New 682

maintains the optimal balance between

cost efficiency and strength,” says Christo-

phe Longuet, Marketing Manager at Iveco

South Africa. “Feature enhancements mean

additional comfort, less weight and higher

payload - ideally suited for any extreme

mission into Africa.”

Originally known as the “King of Africa”, the

original FIAT 682 is legendary for its robust-

ness, reliability and load capacity and one

of the most popular trucks in the world. The

New 682 aims to continue the path of the

previous model, contributing to the constant

and steady growth of the continent

Its characteristic “V-shape” front grille inte-

grates headlamps and advanced side deflec-

tors to ensure an outstanding aerodynamic

performance. The cab is extremely comfort-

able: the design with low engine hood cre-

ates a huge internal space. The height of

the cabin of 2 200 mm allows the driver an

easier life on board and provides an ideal

living and relaxing environment. Moreover,

the large windscreen allows optimum visibil-

ity, the steering wheel is fully adjustable and

all the controls can be easily identified and

quickly reached to assure safe control of the

vehicle at all times.

The New 682 is powered by Iveco Cursor 9

and Cursor 13 engines setting a new stan-

dard of reliability and performance: these

engines, equipped with the latest generation

common rail fuel injection system, generate

maximum torque availability in a wide oper-

ative range starting from a very low rpm rate

(1 000 rpm), delivering optimum elasticity

and top driving performance in any condition.

Versatility remains a top priority, balancing

the demand for strong traction, high speed,

heavy loads and low fuel consumption.

The New 682 is offered in 4X2 and 6X4

versions with a driveline equipped with two

different types of rear axles: Hub reduction

and Single reduction. The wide choice of

rear axle ratios enables the New 682 to

match the market demand for strong trac-

tion, high speed, heavy loads and low fuel

consumption. The gearboxes available on

the New 682 are all about ergonomics and

performance: it can be equipped with 9 or

12 speed mechanical gearbox depending

on the versions and torque required.

“Iveco’s reputation for ruggedness and reli-

ability remains unmatched in this category,”

adds Longuet. “Backed by our well known

and trust-worthy network, the New 682 sets

the bar in terms of cost effectiveness, reli-

ability and quality.”

The company plans to double sales of the

New 682 in the region within two years.

Backed by a professional network, skilled

technicians in Iveco workshops maintain

the vehicle’s levels of performance with

100% Iveco parts, the original spare parts

service based on the rigorous selection of

materials and suppliers.

“Iveco is now able to offer a full and ex-

tended line up to cover almost any mission,”

says Longuet.

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