Construction World April 2016

EQUIPMENT

TAILORED TIPPER TRUCKS

Construction World spoke to Theuns Naude, Scania South Africa’s key account manager: construction, about Scania’s six robust tipper models and why its tipper application is gaining support in a tough construction market. The models These six models are: P310CB6x4MSZ; P310CB6x4MSZ, P310CB6x4MSZ, P360CB6x4EHZ; P410CB8x4HHZ and the P410CB8x4MHZ. Scania’s P-series gives drivers ample working space, easy cab access while its compact dimensions ensure optimal manoeuvrability, reduced weight and space for extra payload. Naude says that the P-series chassis can achieve the optimal payload without fear of overloading. The smallest tipper (P310) is fitted with a 310 hp, 9 litre five cylinder engine. This is stepped up to 360 hp, 410 hp and 460 hp. “The whole powertrain combination is used for the optimisation of the vehicle though – the engine in combination with the gearbox, rear axle pack, as well as the diff ratio,” explains Naude. Naude says that the three models in Scania’s tipper range currently doing well are the P410CB8x4MHZ (the best seller) with the P310CB6x4MSZ also popular. Scania’s high end tipper model, the P310CB6x4MSZ is also in demand. “We are doing well in KwaZulu-Natal (Khans Transport and Multi-Sands), Cape Town (Haw & Inglis) and in Limpopo (Hillary Construction),” explains Naude. “The high chassis for improved ground clearance, the belly plate

which protects the intercooler, sump and gearbox and the good fuel consumption, are differentiating features of Scania tippers,” says Naude. “Most of our construction vehicles are manufactured with hub reduction axles, crawler gears, diff locks, as well as traction control – so these vehicles are optimised for total off-road use,” he says but adds that the usual split for general construction vehicles is 80 (on-road) and 20% (off-road). Payload The vehicle arrives in South Africa with a standard factory fitted power take-off (PTO) for the hydraulics – “basically a plug and play for the bodybuilder,” says Naude. “Based on what will be transported, hydrau- lics to unload lighter or heavier loads are fitted by the bodybuilder. Scania has agreements with these bodybuilders for meeting quality and warranty standards. Scania also assists by doing inspections once a body has been fitted to the chassis. “With regards to general construction, the specific gravity (SG) of sand and stone is approximately between 1,4 and 1,6 tons per cube and normal tar weighs about 1 ton per cubic metre. The 8x4 tipper can carry a payload of 19 tons, and the 6x4 (depending on the body) 13,5 to 16 tons. Due to the lighter SG of tar, 20 to 22 cubes could be loaded on to a tipper. Total tipper solution “Scania tippers are robust and offer exceptional fuel consumption,” answers Naude when asked why Scania tippers are increasingly popular. The quality of the tipper is combined with Scania’s philosophy that it is not selling a truck but a solution. “In addition to the truck, we offer driver training, onsite servicing, a 24/7/365 break down service, full repair and maintenance contracts, customised finance and insurance solutions. “Scania trucks have a 450 000 km or 5 000 hour warranty. The first year covers the vehicle from bumper to bumper and in year two and three only the powertrain (engine, gearbox and axles) is covered.

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PICTURED ABOVE LEFT: The P410CB8x4MHZ, P360CB6x4EHZ, and P310CB6x4MSZ ready to be fitted with a tipper body. ABOVE RIGHT: A P310CB6x4MSZ tipper, one of the best sellers in the Scania tipper range, has a high chassis for improved ground clearance, a belly plate that protects the intercooler, sump and gearbox and superior consumption.

The more powerful P410 is ideal for use in road construction where tippers, due to the lighter SG of tar, can carry between 20 to 22 cubes.

The six Scania tipper models • G460CB8x4MSA (with Scania hi poid axels and 12 speed Scania opti cruise gearbox and retarder) • P310CB6x4MSZ (with Scania light hub reduction axels and 8 speed Scania manuel gearbox) • P310CB6x4MSZ City Tipper (with Scania hi poid axels and 8 speed Scania manuel gearbox) • P360CB6x4EHZ (with Scania light hub reduction axels and 12 speed Scania opti cruise – or 8 speed manuel gearbox) • P410CB8x4HHZ (with Scania heavy hub reduction axels and 12 speed Scania opti cruise gearbox) • P410CB8x4MHZ (with Scania light hub reduction axels and 12 speed Scania opti cruise gearbox)

CONSTRUCTION WORLD APRIL 2016