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Foden Alpha
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Although Foden takes many of its components from Oaf's artic parts bin, including day, standard sleeper and high-roof XL cabs plus some axles and frames, il remains a bespoke truck builder— not least through engine choice. Alpha tractors have either a Cal C12 at 345, 400 (the 'standard rating) and 450hp; or Cummins ISMe rated at 345, 'standard' 385 and 420hp plus an ESP 'dual-rating' of 345420hp. The Cat comes with the ZF 16-speed Ecosplit box while the Cummins is now available with a 12-speed AS-Tronic auto alongside the ZF manual. A dual-fuel Ch1G/LNG Cal engine can also be provided through Clean Air Power. Chassis options range from a conventional 4x2 and 6x2 mid-lift up to a 6x4 tractor complete with Mentor back bogie and high-tensile steel Paden frame with alloy cross-members ready for nnuckaway/landfill/forestry work or heavy haulage up to 80-tonnes GCW. Driver comfort, good kerbweight and a bespoke driveline choice make it a potentially attractive fleet machine.
Torquey Cat engine attractive f Build quality improved t Gas-powered option
REASONS TO SWE
More modest dealer network compared to rivals may be an issue for some VERDICT UK-built machine demands a second look. Daf-derived cab and proprietary driveline attractively 'different