Prominent IVECO dealership, Adelaide IVECO, has unveiled one of the country’s first S-Way tippers, developed in conjunction with the dealership’s in-house bodybuilding facility, North East Engineering.
While S-Way prime mover and rigid models have become popular across a range of general freight applications since their release, their versatile specifications also mean the models are ideal for tipper and dog work, prompting Adelaide IVECO to embark on the build.
Using a 6×4 460 AT as the platform, the truck is equipped with a 5.1-metre hydraulic tipping body with two-way tailgate, electric tarp, and LED beacons, and it can be further adjusted to meet the needs of the civil construction and earthmoving industries if required.
The S-Way features a 460hp/2,150Nm Euro 6 engine that’s matched to the market-leading Hi-Tronix 12-speed automated manual transmission. Braking comes courtesy of ventilated disc brakes all round with Electronic Braking System, Anti-Lock Braking System, ESC, Anti-Skid Regulator, and Hill Holder featues. Equipment such as standard rear differential cross locks and optional hydraulic retarder further equip the model to handle the requirements of high payload applications, particularly on muddy work sites.
Northeast Auto Group Sales Executive, Hayden Ramsay, believes the S-Way is an ideal solution for civil construction applications.
“With 460hp and a GCM of 55 tonnes, the S-Way makes an ideal base for a tough yet comfortable tipper combination that delivers strong productivity,” he said.
“The truck has already received a lot of interest from existing and prospective customers, and we see this spec model being at home working in Tier 1 civil construction or in more basic earth-moving roles.”
Mr Ramsay says that with its in-house bodybuilding capabilities, Northeast Auto Group is well-positioned to provide a seamless process for customers looking to put an S-Way tipper to work.
“Having sales, service, and bodybuilding capabilities within the same group helps provide a smoother purchase experience and bodybuilding process for customers; it removes unnecessary touchpoints and leads to a more efficient and hassle-free experience,” he said.
“We can also work more closely with owners to customize the truck to do exactly what they need and the application at hand.”
To provide prospective S-Way owners with additional value and lower total cost of ownership, the S-Way range comes with the complementary ‘EasyRoad’ maintenance program, covering scheduled user manual maintenance for 12 months or 150,000 kilometers.
Operators running larger fleets can also benefit from five years of free IVECO Telematics, which offers a range of advanced tracking, driver monitoring, safety, theft, and general vehicle performance data.
