• Iveco Ford is now offering a downplated Cargo tipper
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chassis for municipal operators who need a vehicle capable of towing a trailer within a 7.5-tonne gross train weight limit which enables it to be driven on a car licence. The downplated tipper is based on either an 0809 or 0811 Cargo, rebadged as an 0609/0611 and fitted with a revised rear spring pack. The option is available through Iveco Ford's Special Vehicle operations division.
• An uprated 153kW (205hp) version of the sixcylinder Cummins B Series engine will be launched next summer. The charge-cooled 5.9-litre engine will be used on lightweight artics and possibly rigids. The Cummins B Series currently has a maximum rating of 134kW (180hp) in turbocharged form.
• Mercedes-Benz will have a new G-wagen by next year. The existing 4x4 bodyshell will be facelifted, and there will be new engines and gearboxes. The company has not released any more details, but it is expected that its existing tie-up with Steyr-DaimlerPuch of Austria will continue, with the Austrian company continuing to manufacture the G-wagen.
▪ Lucas Kienzle is now offering a retrofit package which allows operators to update their old mechanical and early electronic LK tachos to the latest 1318 series system.