Capital Equipment News September 2025

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effective solutions that considers total cost of ownership. It is engineered to deliver exceptional efficiency, consuming less diesel to transport the same payload. Volvo Trucks South Africa’s FH Euro 6 is available in seven horsepower variants across the D13 and D17 engine ranges, and in all cab configurations: Sleeper, Globetrotter and Globetrotter XL. FH Aero coming soon The company also said it is in the process of homologating and conducting local tests for the introduction of its FH Aero range in South Africa. A launch date will be announced once all these processes have been completed. The Volvo FH Aero was introduced globally in 2024 and is seen by the company as the ideal long-haul truck. Its aerodynamic cab is designed to save fleet owners energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Local customers will be able to choose between electric and diesel models. Earlier this year, the Volvo FH Aero won the coveted 2025 Green Truck award. It is a comprehensive and independent comparative press test to identify the most fuel-efficient long-haul truck, organised by the German trade magazines Trucker and Verkehrs-Rundschau. “The new Volvo FH Aero is our most efficient truck ever as we continue to reduce CO 2 from our entire product range,” said Rodier. “This is a Volvo truck at its best – a safe, aerodynamically designed and superior quality truck for tough long-haul tasks, designed for the success of our customers. We can’t wait to introduce it to the South African market.” b

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