Widdowson chooses Stralis Hi-Road tractor units 31 May 2013

Widdowson Group has ordered 21 Iveco Stralis Hi-Road (AT440S46TX/P) high-roof 6x2 twin-steer tractor units, all equipped with the EEV-rated FPT Industrial 10.3-litre Cursor 10 460bhp engine, matched to a EuroTronic automated transmission as standard.

The operator has already taken delivery of the first trucks – from Iveco dealer Guest Truck and Van – with the remainder set to arrive over the next six months.

The vehicles have been fitted with Iveco's Eco Pack, incorporating many of the fuel-saving aids introduced in the previous generation EcoStralis range.

These include: EcoSwitch, which uses vehicle weight information to minimise fuel consumption; EcoFleet mode, which automatically adjusts to vehicle loading; low-rolling resistance tyres; and optimised drive axle ratios.

For aero improvements, these trucks have also had Hatcher air-deflector kits fitted, along with Masternaut telematics fleet management systems, which are standard across the Widdowson Group's 125-strong fleet.

They also feature digital axle load indicators, to ensure the fleet operates within legal limits at all times.

"Prior to the first vehicles entering service, an Iveco driver trainer provided training and driver familiarisation to show our team how to get the best out of the vehicles," states Harry Hawksworth, chairman and technical director of the Widdowson Group.

"It's still early days, but the feedback has been very positive so far."

Author
Brian Tinham

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