Scania V8 770S truck
Scania Southern Africa recently unveiled the Scania V8 770S truck, featuring improved energy efficiencies, low fuel consumption and decreased carbon emissions.
Powered by a 16-litre, Euro-6-compliant, 770 hp engine, the truck can haul up to 90 t. With 3 700 Nm torque and a power take-off (PTO) of 800 Nm, the V8 770S is one of the most powerful trucks available in South Africa, affirms Scania Southern Africa MD Erik Bergvall.
The V8 engine uses less fuel, resulting in fewer emissions. A lighter engine translates into a weight saving of 75 kg, which allows for an optimised payload.
“Hauling more cargo in one trip boosts fuel cost efficiencies and productivity while consolidating trips removes emissions from the environment” says Bergvall. Emissions are further decreased through the Scania SCR, or selective catalytic reduction, system. This after-treatment system is designed to ensure exhaust gases are released with minimum nitrogen oxide, or NOx, content. By injecting AdBlue, a urea-based additive, into the exhaust system a chemical reaction takes place that converts toxic nitrogen oxides into water and nitrogen gases.
Equipped with the Scania Opticruise gearbox, the truck benefits from reduced internal friction, higher compression ratios, pneumatic shifting, and economy gear ratio. These technological advances help improve maintenance levels leading to longer service intervals.
“This is a heavy commercial vehicle designed for operations that require superior efficiency, power and performance, while still aligning with our customers’ sustainability goals,” says Bergvall.