8×4 trucks are more commonly known as ‘Eight Wheelers’. They have four axles with two of the axles used to drive the truck. Typically used for on/off road applications where the truck spends a lot of time on the roads, but will also need to access sites where the terrain is not perfect. Examples or these are building sites, roadworks and quarries. The 8×4 trucks are typically fitted with tipper bodies, although many hookloaders are in the same specification.
It is normal that the two non-drive axles both steer the truck, but we are seeing an increase in the use of a ‘Tridem’ configuration. This is where the truck has one steer axle at the front, then two drive axles and a final steer axle at the back of the truck. In terms of weight carrying ability, an 8×4 truck has a maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 32 tonnes. This is the combined weight of the truck and the load. These trucks usually work in payload sensitive operations, such as waste, bulk feeds or grain, so, the lighter the truck and body the better – as long as it can stand up to the battering these trucks are typically exposed to.
This week sees some 8x4 Scania tippers advertised directly by the operator on the front cover. There's a small fleet to choose from with maileages from around 200,000kms. 2018 models, they all feature heavyweight rams and rear tailgates and lightweight bodies. Buying direct from the operator means that you could grab yourself a bargain and view the vehicles in the working environment. There are only 8 remaining for sale so be quick and call today. Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at the bottom of the page to add your email address to…
Readymix concrete, cement and aggregates supplier, Cemex, has received the delivery of 20 new DAF XD 410 eight-wheel tippers as part of its ongoing vehicle replacement programme. The new vehicles – featuring DAF’s ‘FAD” 8x4 axle configuration deliver a 4-Star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating ex-factory. All trucks, which feature bodywork from Wilcox, Thompsons and CBR, were supplied by DAF Dealer Ford & Slater in Leicester. With a fleet of over 100 8x4 tipper vehicles operating across the Cemex’s aggregates fleet, DAF is established as a key truck marque for the company, making up over 90% of the total. The…
If you are an operator with a whole series of eight wheel tippers available to sell, then highlighting them on the front of the magazine will attract some attention. The trucks are high powered, 450HP, 2018 Scania P450 models with Thompsons Loadmaster Lite steel bodies complete with extra-long, heavy duty ram and Easy Sheet systems. Extra strong construction bumpers add protection to the cab and rooftop beacons add to safety. Buying directly from the operator means that any buyer should get themselves a good deal. with these trucks, available with a choice of mileages are available from £36,995 plus VAT.…
The new eArocs 400 is first battery-electric variant of the Mercedes Arocs range. The locally CO2 -free and low-noise electric truck made its world premiere at this year’s bauma in Munich. A small series of 150 vehicles per year is currently planned for the eArocs 400 for selected EU markets. The vehicle will initially be available as an 8x4 32- and 41-ton variant with four different wheelbases and can be built as a concrete mixer or construction tipper. The eArocs 400 can enter low- and zero-emission zones in inner-city areas and is also suitable for noise-sensitive environments such as residential…
Long – established in its field, South Wales scrap metal merchant RR Davies Ltd of Pontypridd is another recent convert to HARSH hookloaders, with their first unit having notched up 100% uptime in its first six months. “I know a good bit of metal when I see it” jokes company boss Rob Davies “and the HARSH hookloader is absolutely what we want. It’s robust, very well made and easy to operate – from ‘Day One’ it’s been entirely trouble – free, with no issues at all. This gives us great confidence that the unit will give us years of steady…