Scania's T-Series cab gets a face lift
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SCANIA has introduced a range of bonneted lorries, the TSeries, with gross weights ranging from 16.5 tonnes to 36 tonnes. But it is likely only two models will be brought into the UK and sales opportunities are low, reports STEVE GRAY.
The new range has designations according to engine size: T82, T112 and T142.
Engines used are the eight litre, 11 litre, and the 14 litre respectively, the later a V8.
The two models to be imported to Britain are the 112E, as a 6x4 tipper, and the 142E as a 6x4 tractive unit for heavy haulage applications.
Although the engines for all the models are unchanged, almost all the rest of the vehicle has been redesigned. By using flitching for the chassis members, Scania has been able to rationalise the frames, larger brakes are fitted than those on the superceded L models, and longer front springs are used to give greater driver comfort.
In common with other makers, Scania has put all the important electrics within the cab and has rationalised cable runs.
Rubber-mounted bulbs to reduce shock loading damage, and another novel feature is remote control headlamp adjustment from the driver's compartment.
The cab is of a completely new design and there are only two basic versions — the CT13 day cab and the CT19 sleeper.
The cab itself is full width, made of steel, and its extra length allows a walkthrough capability for the driver. A large deep windscreen gives him an excellent view over the forward hinged, grp bonnet envelope. The steering column is adjustable for rake from 27° to 47° Scania builds 30 per cent of its total production as bonneted vehicles and its biggest markets are the developing countries, especially Africa. For Britain — governed heavily by length — the T Series will only be sold in small quantities, perhaps 15 per year. Sales of the new model will begin in Europe in May.