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requirements. For example, Quester
is designed for ease of superstructure
installation with comprehensive
bodybuilder instructions and draw-
ings. The parallel side members,
designed bodybuilder mounts and a
range of power take-offs add to the
ease of installation.
The correct wheelbase range
is necessary to optimise the body
lengthandpayload. Theproduct line-
up is availablewith a largewheelbase
range direct from the factory, from
3 500mm up to 6 285mm.
Quester offers ideal axle position-
ing, available in 4x2T, 6x2R/T and
8x4R configurations for distribution
and mining work.
The T-ride rear suspension on the
6x4T/R has been specially designed
for rough conditions and is suitable
for construction where durability
and reliability are of the highest im-
portance. Rubber springs between
the springs and rear axles contribute
to good comfort under all axle loads.
Rubber journalled V-stays and reduc-
tion rods ensure a smooth operation.
A system of coil springs supports
the entire cab, absorbing road shocks
and vibrations. It’s a reliable and
hassle-free system that keeps main-
tenance costs to a minimum.
UD Trucks offers a free three-year
or 150 000km UD basic service con-
tract with the sale of every unit.
Quester’s telematics system,
which is managed by the UD Trucks
Call Centre basically monitors the
heartbeat of the truck as it provides
real-time positioning, information
on preventative maintenance and
manages the breakdown assistance.
This also provides fleet owners
and UD dealers with all the informa-
tion they need to do the required
preventative maintenance on time,
and to schedule standard services
more efficiently. In essence it means
that fleet owners are able to keep
their trucks running for longer and
moreproductively. With70 franchised
dealers already present all along the
major routes and trade corridors in
southern and east Africa, fleet own-
ers are able to get complete support
fromUD Trucks nomatter where they
operate in the region. “Ultimately,
Quester addresses the top concerns
every fleet owner has, namely fuel
consumption, durability, productiv-
ity and maintenance in a smart and
modern fashion,” said Schulz.
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