lveco 165-24
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In mid-July lveco with its 16524 tractive unit improved on the best recorded fuel consumption at 32 tons, returning 37,82 lit/100km (7.46mpg). A maximum geared speed of 65mph provided comfortable motorway cruising.
Cab access was good and inside noise levels were low at 40mph but rose to 80db(A) at 60mph. An exhaust brake added to the noise but was not used very often because of its inefficiency.
Although there was some evidence of imbalance in the service brake the vehicle pulled up straight on a dry track.
A low kerbweight of just 5.8 tonnes provides for good payload and with CM's Crane Fruehauf tandem-axle box trailer it carried 21.68 tonnes.
The cab styling is bland by Italian standards but the inside is functional with a pleasant level of trim.
Vehicle suspension incorporating an anti-roll bar at the rear gave a reasonable ride, which was improved for the driver by the inclusion of an Isringhausen suspension seat.