£15 ,750
Types
Rigid Trucks
Body
Curtainsider
Make
Mercedes
Model
Axor
Drive
6x4
Year
1997
Condition
Used
Area
South Yorkshire
Region
Yorkshire
Distance
Hellaby, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S66 8HN
- stock# TG217
There is always a good selection of used 6×4 double drive trucks advertised for sale by truck traders and directly from truck operators on these pages.
A 6×4 truck provides more traction than its more common 6×2 sibling as it uses both rear axles to drive the truck – as opposed to only one on a 6×2. A drive axle will have 4 wheels & tyres fitted, whilst a non-drive axle will have just two.
So the uses for a 6×4 truck typically falls into the following categories:
Many countries that import trucks from the UK prefer 6×4 trucks, as the roads that they operate on can sometimes involve difficult terrain . The truck dealers who export trucks are aware of this need and some are converting 6×2 tractor units to 6×4 double drive.
Operators of Scania 8-wheel tippers or double drive 6x4 tractor units of tippers will have the chance to specify a new truck where one of the drive axles can disengage and lift to save up to 6% on fuel. Other savings for the operator can arise through reduced tyre wear and improved turning circle efficiency. The savings come from empty running – not something tipper operators are that keen on doing so the applications in the UK are likely to be limited. There are weight penalties to installing the system. Three bogie weights – 19, 21 and 26 tonnes –…>