IVECO (Industrial Vehicles Corporation, Italy), a global leader in road transport has recently showcased its ‘ASTRA’ range of super-heavy-duty and IVECO TRAKKER heavy-duty trucks at the 19th Mining Indonesia show, one of the biggest international exhibitions in the global mining industry.
It has displayed it’s brand new ASTRA HD9 in 4x4 rigid (480 hp) configuration; the TRAKKER in 8x4 rigid (440 hp) and 6x6 (440hp) configurations and the 682 truck in 6x4 (340 hp) configuration.
At the exhibition, IVECO has also introduced the new IVECO ASTRA HHD9 in its 8x6 (480 hp) configuration to the Indonesian market. These vehicles are representative of the high performance and reliability of IVECO’s product offering in Indonesia, which includes the ASTRA, IVECO TRAKKER, and IVECO 682 trucks.
Michelangelo Amelia, Business Director for IVECO South East Asia and Japan stated: “In 2019, in spite of the slowdown in Mining operations, IVECO Indonesia remains a key market, and we expect to see a recovery in the near future. We are committed to providing our customers with the best products by bringing the latest truck technologies with a strong focus on performance and reliability to the market. We also aim to strengthen our presence by delivering excellence in our after-sales service, working closely with Chakra Jawara, our partner in Indonesia.”
The IVECO TRAKKER is a versatile high-performance truck designed to operate tirelessly in all weathers and on all terrains including the harsh off-road conditions typical of the construction and mining industries. Starting from the extra strong steel frame, every single component is chosen for durability. The proven IVECO Cursor engine delivers long-lasting power and resistance.
As per the company's claim, the IVECO ASTRA range is the most specialized in the IVECO offering, with versions up to 63 tonnes. It is designed for the most extreme missions such as heavy off-road applications in oil & gas, mining, quarrying, heavy construction, and heavy haulage.
On the other hand, the IVECO 682 truck offers superior driving comfort and safety in the cab, which has passed the ECE-R29-2 test. Features such as the extensive windscreen, which provides excellent visibility and the efficient braking system with ABS further enhance the driver’s safety. The spacious cab with high roof, air conditioning, twelve storage boxes, and foldable upper bunk is conceived to provide driving comfort and safety. It offers the ideal combination of comfort and ergonomics, safety, high quality and performance, which translates into great stability.
