Stralis shows its mettle in trials for Tata Steel28 February 2017
Tata Steel has taken delivery of eight Stralis Hi-Way tractors for its Lisburn, Northern Ireland site – its first UK order with Iveco – after a multi-brand trial in which the Stralis performed “faultlessly”, says the operator.
Supplied by dealer NI Trucks, the new Stralis vehicles are powered by a Cursor 11 engine, producing up to 460bhp between 1,500 and 1,900 rpm, and up to 2,150Nm of torque between 925 and 1,500 rpm, and are all supplied with a three-year Iveco Elements R&M package.
The 6x2 twin-steer trucks will transport steel products around the region and over the border into the Republic of Ireland.
Jack Horner, Tata’s transport manager for Ireland, says: “We trialled demonstrators from a handful of different manufacturers prior to placing the order, but the Stralis came out on top after performing faultlessly and proving very efficient on fuel.
“Our drivers really appreciated the comfort levels in the top-of-the-range Hi-Way cab – and given they’re the ones behind the wheel all day, going with Iveco was an easy decision to make.”
The dealer experience from initial enquiry to delivery has been “fantastic”, says Horner, adding: “The projected total cost of ownership is also very competitive, particularly with the R&M deal bolted on.”
Author
Laura Cork
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