Scania launched a new version of its P410 series truck at IMME 2012 event in Kolkata. This new off-road truck is designed to cope with the toughest conditions encountered in the industry. The new frontal styling is utterly functional, encompassing robust solutions to protect vulnerable components, thus reducing repair costs and avoiding non-profitable downtime.
Speaking at the launch function, Mr. Sivakumar V., Director – Sales, Scania Commercial Vehicles India, said: “This is a moment of great pride for us as we unveil the first product in our HCV portfolio.
This truck has been developed by the expertise of Scania technology, product development and the understanding of the trucking business and operating environment in India. The trucks are powered by the high performance engines which are best suited to outperform in Indian operating conditions”.
For most people the official launch was the first opportunity to see the new truck up close and learn about its unique new features. The new series represents a huge advance on the market’s best-selling model and features a number of world-first innovations for improving fuel economy, handling and safety.
The salient features of the P410 truck are:
• The sturdy steel bumper protrudes 135 mm to protect the cab from minor bumps, an additional 80 mm compared to the previous protruding bumper which is still available.
• Integrated in the bumper is a strong tow pin with a capacity of 35 tonnes (10 tonnes more than the standard item), allowing the vehicle to be towed out of trouble without the need to unload in most situations
• A wide, slip-proof service step on top of the bumper, reached via an additional foldout access step below the tow pin if needed, makes it easy to clean the windscreen. Two of the horizontal grille bars act as grab handles for the driver to hold on to.
• The new off-road trucks have been designed to be fit for the toughest tasks. The solid black grille and bumper structure reinforce the impression of strength and continues the ‘wrapping T’ theme that is so unmistakably Scania.