Transport companies looking to reduce transport costs are seeking various solutions. Traveling on roads with vehicles and combinations weighing 12 tons or more in Germany requires an additional road toll (MAUT). However, there is a way to reduce costs when transporting so-called volumetric loads.
The latest offer from IVECO Poland is a response to market demand for the transport of lighter yet relatively high-volume goods.
In cooperation with two Polish bodybuilders, IVECO Poland has launched demonstration vehicles that allow for toll-free travel in Germany. Based on the IVECO EuroCargo chassis, a lightweight combination with a volumetric capacity of up to 120 m3 has been developed. This solution allows for the transport of a large amount of cargo in various configurations, including the use of an additional floor acting as a second deck. The IVECO EuroCargo chassis is equipped with a 220 HP Euro 5 six-cylinder engine and a 9-speed manual ZF transmission. Options include enlarged fuel tanks up to 400 l, an added aluminum air tank, air conditioning, cruise control, tinted windows, and daytime running lights.
“Mautkiller” type combinations are built for IVECO Poland by two companies: Gniotpol and KONAR. The comprehensive offer covers the IVECO EuroCargo chassis along with a curtain-side body (capacity up to approx. 60 m3) and a single-axle curtain-side trailer (with the same capacity). The ultra-light combination owes its low curb weight, among other things, to the pneumatic suspension, which is standard equipment for the rear suspension of the chassis and the trailer. A major advantage of the offer is the internal width of the body (a solution patented by Gniotpol). This width is 2504 mm and is the largest currently available on the market. The advantage of the “2504 system” is the ability to transport a larger quantity of goods – the large-volume combination is dedicated to the transport of polystyrene, cans, cardboard, and packaging, whose total combined dimension is 2500 mm in width. Another advantage of this system is the possibility of loading goods in various configurations with dimensions of 500 mm, 1000 mm, and 1250 mm in width. When adapting the EuroCargo chassis, the wheelbase is increased from 4815 to 5670 mm. The “Mautkiller” combination meets all homologation requirements and allows for safe travel on roads throughout Europe.
“Mautkiller” combinations are already available for customer testing and are also part of IVECO Poland’s extensive range of transport solutions.