Stralis tractors for Wilson Steven Transport 11 November 2010

Cupar-based Wilson Steven Transport is now running its first Iveco heavy trucks – four Stralis Active Space 6x2 twin-steer tractor units from local dealer AM Phillip.

The vehicles join a fleet of 14 tractors, replacing four older Volvo FM12s and operating primarily with multi-compartment, grain carrying bulk blower trailers – although also with other specialist trailers, including walking-floor units capable of rapidly discharging up to 28 tonnes.

Iain Steven, who runs the family business with wife Liana, says: "We were in the market for some new tractors and found the Ivecos were available promptly from UK stock. We had a good look at the Stralis, decided it was right for our fleet, and placed the order."

All the trucks are Stralis AS440S45TX/P units, finished in the company's blue, white and red livery and powered by 10.3 litre Cursor 10 engines (capable of 450hp between 1,550 and 2,100 rev/min and up to 2,100Nm between 1,050 and 1,550 rev/min).

As with other Iveco power plants, these are all EEV (environmentally enhanced vehicle) emissions compliant – and in this case, have been matched to 12-speed EuroTronic gearboxes.

As for the cab, features include air-conditioning, a slide-out fridge, electrically operated roof-vent and windscreen blind, door roller blinds and black curtains.

Steven says the new trucks will be in operation seven days a week, clocking-up 120,000km per year. Three have been supplied on three year contract hire through Iveco Finance, with the fourth backed by Iveco's Elements R&M deal.

Author
Brian Tinham

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