Success in New Zealand means the Trakker 4x4 has headed across the ditch
Italian truck maker Iveco has announced the launch of an 18-tonne GVM Trakker 4×4 variant, taking the mantle as the company’s largest 4×4 model.
Having previously only been available in 6×6 variants, the new heavy-duty off-road Trakker 360AD features a Cursor 8 engine, a ZF 16-speed manual transmission, permanent 4×4 operation and triple differential locks (front, centre and rear).
The 7.8-litre 6-cylinder engine offers 265kW (360hp) and 1500Nm of torque.
Iveco says the Trakker meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. A Eurotronic 12-speed automated transmission is available as an option.
Targeting customers in the construction, mining and exploration, agricultural and emergency service fields, Iveco product spokesman Joel Read says the new 4×4 model “fills a niche between the Eurocargo 4×4 and the larger Trakker 6×6.”
“While there are similarities in applications the Trakker 4×4 and 6×6 models are targeted at, we’re finding that not all customers require a 33-tonne GVM off-road vehicle,” he says.
“The Trakker 4×4 has been available in New Zealand for some time and was well received there, and with its stellar off-road ability we think it will develop a strong following in Australia as well.”
The Trakker is fitted with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce limitation (EBL), and anti-skid regulator (ASR).
Iveco says the model is available at its dealerships. The company has released a video to accompany the launch of the 4×4 Trakker in Australia.