Truck maker Iveco, has revealed that one of its Australian dealers, Adelaide Iveco, has has unveiled one of the country’s first, S-Way tippers, which it says was developed in conjunction with the dealership’s in-house bodybuilding facility, North East Engineering.
The S-Way prime mover and rigid models have become well known across a range of general freight applications since their release in early 2023, Iveco says that its versatile specifications also mean its ideal for tipper and dog work, which prompted Adelaide Iveco to embark on the build.
The truck uses a 6×4 460 AT as the platform, and is equipped with a 5.1 metre hydraulic tipping body with two-way tailgate, electric tarp and LED beacons, and Iveco says it can be further adjusted to meet civil construction and earthmoving industries needs.
The company says that their particular S-Way tipper features a 460hp / 2,150Nm Euro 6 (Step E) engine, matched to the ZF developed Hi-Tronix 12-speed automated manual transmission. Braking comes from ventilated disc brakes all round with Electronic Braking System, Anti-Lock Braking System, ESC, Anti-Skid Regulator and Hill Holder according to Iveco.
It says that equipment such as standard rear differential cross locks and optional hydraulic retarder further equip the model to handle the requirements of high payload applications, particularly on muddy work sites.
Northeast Auto Group sales executive, Hayden Ramsay, claims the S-Way was ideal for civil construction applications.
“With 460hp and a GCM of 55 tonnes, the S-Way makes an ideal base for a tough yet comfortable tipper combination that delivers strong productivity,” Hayden said.
“The truck has already received a lot of interest from existing and prospective customers, and we see this spec model being at home working in Tier 1 civil construction or in more basic earth moving roles.”
Hayden said that with its in-house bodybuilding capabilities, Northeast Auto Group was well positioned to provide a seamless process for customers looking to put an S-Way tipper to work.
“Having sales, service and bodybuilding capabilities within the same group, helps provide a smoother purchase experience and bodybuilding process for customers; it removes unnecessary touchpoints and leads to a more efficient and hassle-free experience,” he said.
“We can also work more closely with owners to customise the truck to do exactly what they need and the application at hand.”
To provide prospective S-Way owners with additional value and lower total cost of ownership, the S-Way range comes with the complementary ‘EasyRoad’ maintenance program, covering scheduled user manual maintenance for 12 months or 150,000 kilometres.
Operators running larger fleets can also benefit from 5 years of free Iveco Telematics, which offers a range of advanced tracking, driver monitoring, safety, theft and general vehicle performance data.
