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UK range of low-fifth-wheel MW tractors with right-hand drive and extra engine and cab options.
The five-model line-up includes P and R-cabbed 4x2s designated 320 and 360 and 380. They all have drive-axle air suspension as standard; front air suspension is available as an option.
Fifth-wheel height can be specified from 1,050mm down to 960mm with rear air suspension. At the lowest height a 3.0m internal trailer height can be achieved with a 4.0m-high mega-trailer.
The specification includes a 150irun drop-centre front axle with 70-section low-profile tyres: 285/60 R 22.5 tyres are available as options to allow for 6.3-tonne front and 11.6-tonne rear axle weights.
MW tractive units are available with 3.6m or 3.8m wheelbases; Rcabbed models can be specified with Streamline or Topline cab options. A high-mounted rectangular fuel tank and modified exhaust can be fitted to improve ground clearance for ferry operations.
East West Transport of Belfast has ordered six 960mm lowheight MW tractors; Scania's biggest UK order to date for this model.
The R113 360 Topline sleepercabbed units will hau114 new triaxle tilt mega-trailers designed and built by South Derry Coachworks.
El In our "Lock It or Lose It" feature (CM 28 Jan-3 Feb) we stated that Scania is fitting alarm systems as standard: Scania has asked us to point out that this is not the case.
However the company is "deeply concerned" about vehicle and load security It is reviewing alarm and fuel cut-off systems with a view to offering them as optional equipment. Scania says it will continue to assist operators to source and fit anti-theft devices, from alarms to tracking systems.