IP , DRIVING IMPRESSIONS • We first tried a 4x2
16th July 1998, Page 18
16th July 1998
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M2000 tractive unit, the 18.284, mated to Tridec's innovative low-slung Citycleck trailer. The engine proved very willing at 26 tonnes all-up with an eight-speed Eaton box, and the trailer's rear-steer system made manoeuvring absurdly
easy—an interesting alternative to a traditional 6x2.
Next came the 1 9.41 4 tractor, laden to 40 tonnes and fitted with a conventional 16-speed ZF box. This was torquey and exceedingly smooth, though turbo whine was a little intrusive. By contrast, the 19.464 was as quiet as anything in its class, and its had a more pleasant exhaust note. This may have had something to do with the raised cab, which also gave a more commanding driving position.