Capital Equipment News January-February 2024

TRUCK SALES

when someone passes it on the highway. That doesn’t mean the truck isn’t highly secure. The B6 Cap replacement allows protection against assault rifles up to 7.62x51mm and uses 40mm glass and armoured steel for peace of mind. It also has a gross vehicle mass of 8999kg, making it heavy-duty but quick on its feet. “We see customers transporting gold and valuable goods in this,” explains Van den Heede. Quon does well The UD Quon commemorates two decades since its global launch in 2004. Built upon a heritage of overcoming challenges, the UD Quon has consistently introduced groundbreaking innovations, including the Traffic Eye Brake and the revolutionary ESCOT gearbox. These advancements further solidify UD’s market positioning. Marking the significance of this milestone, UDTSA has taken strides towards its commitment to ensuring access to sustainable transport solutions for the South African market and is set to introduce enhanced Quon safety features, equipping it with innovative safety features that put people first. The enhanced Quon has diverse features onboard, elevating drivability and comfort, reducing risks and giving drivers a safe working environment. This includes a streamlined interior and dashboard designed for driver comfort and an easy-to-understand instrument panel layout with driving information and LED indicators smartly arranged in order of warning priority, providing excellent visibility to drivers. Owners can also expect peace of mind with maintenance with UD Trust Service Agreements, which include maintenance plans based on vehicle usage, covering optimal preventive maintenance and reliable inspections. Quon trucks are also supported with UD Extra Mile Support solutions that tap into the whole UD network to access vehicle support which benefits owners throughout their vehicle application and lifespan – spanning across vehicle handover training programme, manufacturer’s warranty, UD Road Support, on top of reliable servicing by qualified technicians with genuine parts and UD Connected Services. “The upgraded Quon contributes to heightened sustainability and mobility, thereby reducing the overall carbon footprint in alignment with UD Trucks’ overarching purpose of creating a better life for people and the planet,” says Schulz. b

Filip Van den Heede, Managing Director UD Trucks Southern Africa with Sanjay Naipal, Aftermarket Director for UD Trucks Southern Africa and Rory Schulz, Sales Director for UD Trucks Southern Africa at the press conference.

The new Quon, a legacy truck that is proving highly successful in the heavy-duty market in South Africa with exceptional sales.

without compromising either comfort or performance. Further, the conversion is fully approved by UDTSA, and the new armouring solution can be ordered through any UDTSA dealer local network, with the standard manufacturer warranty remaining in place. Marketed for security companies and protection agencies, UD Trucks also sees value in the vehicle in delete in the mining industry where valuable items are in transit. “We see that there’s a need for these vehicles,” says Van den Heede. The truck also has the UD DNA firmly entrenched and feels holistically part

of the UD Family of trucks offered in South Africa. “It’s noteworthy that on first look, it doesn’t look like a standard armoured vehicle,” adds Van den Heede. On the other hand, Schulz is excited that specialised vehicles are made available through the UDTSA dealer network. The SVI-armoured UD Kuzer RKE 150 is available in three armoured cab options: a cash-in-transit cab, a personnel or prisoner transport bus, and a valuables-in transit cab. Van den Heede notes that the truck is modest, so it doesn’t seem like a threat

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