Capital Equipment News April 2019

Fleet owners can always stay connected to their fleets with the UD Trucks Telematics System, which comes as standard on all Kuzer units.

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Rory Schulz, marketing director at UD Trucks Southern Africa, describes the new Kuzer as a flexible first for urban distribution. “Kuzer is specifically aimed at fleet owners looking for flexibility to operate in the urban logistics environment. It can easily serve as a mini- compactor or a robust delivery vehicle for bakeries in rural areas,” says Schulz. The name ‘Kuzer’ is inspired by the Japanese onomatopoetic sound of wind, taking on the meaning ‘run as if flying swiftly against the wind’. Swanepoel says the Kuzer is all about manoeuvrability with a short turning radius to quickly move in and out of docking bays and tight parking spots. With a large and comfortable cab, Kuzer also provides a better working environment for operators and their crews who use their trucks as mobile offices, stopping and off-loading cargo multiple times a day. “There is potential in the light heavy commercial vehicle segment with an increasing demand for durable and efficient trucks to support the productivity of businesses in an ever-changing business environment. We believe Kuzer will contribute to smarter logistics, distribution and commerce in South Africa,” says Swanepoel. Fuel efficiency On the back of rising fuel costs amid tight margins in the transport sector, the UD Kuzer comes with a range of innovative features that speak directly to fuel economy. Truck owners can expect up to 10% fuel efficiency compared with the previous range. The 3,8 ℓ engine features a world class 3.0 Engine Management System. During trials, the Kuzer is said to have delivered

The new UD Kuzer is a light medium duty truck for easy urban driving

Modern 3.0 Engine Management System makes serviceability simpler and uptime easier to maximise

The optimised engine delivers higher RPM than a normal two-valve engine, enabling better engine breathing and fuel savings

With its short turning radius, Kuzer is able to manoeuvre optimally in tough and narrow roads

KEY FIGURES

E X T RA T ORQU E COMPAR E D

25%

25% extra torque compared with trucks currently available in the segment

10% improvement in fuel efficiency compared with the previous model

I MPROV EME N T I N F U E L E F F I C I E NC Y

10%

2,1 m cab expands the driver’s working horizons

C A B E X PANDS

2,1 m

GVW

8 999 kg GVW places the Kuzer in a class where it is allowed to exceed the 80 km/hour stipulation on heavy duty trucks

8 999 kg

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