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.
Although the Fox group has net shared the economics of buying and operating new electric Volvo FMX tippers on their asphalt deliveries, it is impressive that the family-owned company is taking delivery of four new zero tailpipe emission Volvo trucks. The order comprises three Volvo FMX Electric 8x4 Tridem tippers – to be followed shortly by an FH Electric 6x2 tractor unit. Paul Fox, Managing Director of the Blackpool-based business, says: “Electric trucks are no longer on the horizon; they’re here, now, and key to reducing our carbon footprint. At Fox Group we see it as our role and responsibility…
Scrap metal recycling experts, Morecambe Metals Ltd, has added its first Renault Trucks C520 8x4 OFF ROAD vehicle to the company’s 8-strong fleet. Fitted with a Hyva Titan hookloader body and pulling a tri-axle Muldoon roll on roll off hook bin trailer, the new 7-axle combination follows a Renault D18 skip loader added to the fleet in June 2023. Supplied by Mike Carr at Border Trucks, the new vehicle is operating out of Morecambe Metals’ Morecambe depot, working in the North West of the UK covering an area from Stoke-on-Trent to Carlisle and across to Leeds. The new C520 delivers…
There's a host of Scania hook loaders heading through Malcom Harrison's regular Prees Truck & Trailer sale on the 3rd of February. Choose from 2015 and 2016 Euro 6 P Series and G Series cabs and a range of power outputs from 370 up to 490HP - the higher powered versions are fitted with a drawbar hitch and most come with reversing cameras and Opticruise. Check out all the Scania Hook Loaders for sale at Truckpages. Click Image to Read Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at the bottom of the page to…
If you are looking for a heavy haulage truck, then this week's front cover has the answer with a 2017 Volvo FH - this is the 16-litre top of the range model complete with an 8x4 driveline. With a test until November, the truck is available through the GPSV online sale on 24th January. Bidding is already under way so register an account at www.gpsv.co.uk if you are interested in placing a bid. View more details on page 19 of the magazine. Click Image to Read Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at…
London's Gericia Commercials are showcasing a pair of their 8x4 tippers that are well suited to the export market. A tidy-looking 2003 Foden A3-8RT 400 SLP 8x4 Euro 5 with a manual gearbox plus a Euro 5 2011 DAF CF85.360 8x4 tipper with a heavy duty steel tipping body with modifications to the engine to ensure that it can run on poorer quality fuel. Click Image to Read 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 be advised every time the page-turn is…
