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MAKE & MODEL
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tEELROCARGO 75E 16K
Climbing into the lveco Eurocargo cab, you do experience that 'big truck feel', with a clear view all around, large mirrors and a comfortable driving position. There was plenty of room within the cab for the driver and two passengers, along with adequate storage to keep the interior uncluttered.
This example of the Eurocargo came with the 'easy clean' in-cab trim option essential when working in muddy environments. The well thought-out dash layout and positioning of the driving controls means that even drivers that are unfamiliar with the vehicle will quickly feel in command.
On the road, the drive was steady and controlled, the 160PS Euro-S engine providing sufficient power both in the quarry and through the test route even with the healthy 3.2 tonnes of test payload.
The excellent engine brake held the speed back to the legal limits, with only the occasional dab on the brakes needed on the steeper downhill sections.
The six-speed Eurotronic automated gearbox coped well on the road, and on the steep inclines within the quarry even though at 40mph it did seem to be undecided whether it wanted to be in fifth or sixth gear at times and changed regularly between the two.
The cruise control and variable speed limiter combined with the Eurotronic and exhaust brake free up the driver's attention to concentrate on what is happening outside the vehicle. Both the cruise control and variable speed limiter were simple to use with the controls being well positioned and logical to operate.
The tipper body contributed to slight body roll on corners, but nothing that would be worrying, and the handling of the Eurocargo overall felt extremely stable.
On the tight left turn on the route, this tester. perhaps deceived by the big truck feel, took a wide sweep to avoid the kerb a manoeuvre that it soon became obvious was not needed with the Eurocargo's decent turning circle.
There was a fair amount of wind that penetrated the cab at A-road speeds, not enough to be annoying, but definitely audible all the same. We haven't noticed this before with other body configurations on the Eurocargo, and it may just be simply attributed to the way the tipper body is sited.
Within the quarry the Eurocargo was totally untroubled by the deep ruts on some of the access roads, easily climbing out of the tramlines created by heavier trucks and coping well on the slippery loose gravel.
Overall, the Eurocargo provides a comfortable and stress-free drive. Its logical use of easy-to-operate automated systems enables the driver to focus on what is happening on the road around the vehicle.
This is a truck that feels solid and well up to coping with the stresses of quarry or on-road work. RC