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THE TEST
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Due to the diversity in construction and dimensions of the units, we are publishing only the factory chassis-cab weight figures. We not only have to deal with tippers, but also drop bodies and even an on-board loading crane.
There arc also other big differences between the units. Since there is more than one manufacturer of tipper bodies, different materials and different types of covers used, they all have different body and payload capacities.
The Volvo, with its unladen weight of 9,796kg, is the lightest truck.'The heaviest is the Mercedes-Benz, with a weight of 10,720kg. That means a difference of almost one tonne, which also means one tonne less payload. The Mercedes-Benz has the roomiest cab and has a longer chassis, so it is heavier than a standard version.
Concerning the off-road capabilities of the contestants, we paid close attention to the ground clearance and the angle of ground clearance between the front axle and bumper. Both Swedish trucks were at a disadvantage because of their lower ground clearance. The Scania was most handicapped with its front underrun protection. You can order a Scania 8x4 without this device on, which will give you greater ground clearance, A high tyre pressure meant the Scania got stuck during off-roading. The others waded in with no problems across the muddy soil.
Not only did we test the trucks off-road, but also on normal road surfaces as well. We measured decibels and paid attention to the handling and the quality of the suspension of each truck.
An important factor in how a truck behaves off-road is the transmission.The Iveco and the Volvo came with manual boxes. The Actros featured the new Povvershift 2 box, and the Scania came with the Opticruise we all know, the one with the clutch pedal. We were wondering what would he preferred off-road.