Housing in Southern Africa May 2015

duty trucks

manages the breakdown assistance. This also provides fleet owners and UD dealers with all the informa- tion they need to do the required preventative maintenance on time, and to schedule standard services more efficiently. In essence it means that fleet owners are able to keep their trucks running for longer and moreproductively. With70 franchised dealers already present all along the major routes and trade corridors in southern and east Africa, fleet own- ers are able to get complete support fromUD Trucks nomatter where they operate in the region. “Ultimately, Quester addresses the top concerns every fleet owner has, namely fuel consumption, durability, productiv- ity and maintenance in a smart and modern fashion,” said Schulz. ■

for construction where durability and reliability are of the highest im- portance. Rubber springs between the springs and rear axles contribute to good comfort under all axle loads. Rubber journalled V-stays and reduc- tion rods ensure a smooth operation. A system of coil springs supports the entire cab, absorbing road shocks and vibrations. It’s a reliable and hassle-free system that keeps main- tenance costs to a minimum. UD Trucks offers a free three-year or 150 000km UD basic service con- tract with the sale of every unit. Quester’s telematics system, which is managed by the UD Trucks Call Centre basically monitors the heartbeat of the truck as it provides real-time positioning, information on preventative maintenance and

requirements. For example, Quester is designed for ease of superstructure installation with comprehensive bodybuilder instructions and draw- ings. The parallel side members, designed bodybuilder mounts and a range of power take-offs add to the ease of installation. The correct wheelbase range is necessary to optimise the body lengthandpayload. Theproduct line- up is availablewith a largewheelbase range direct from the factory, from 3 500mm up to 6 285mm. Quester offers ideal axle position- ing, available in 4x2T, 6x2R/T and 8x4R configurations for distribution and mining work. The T-ride rear suspension on the 6x4T/R has been specially designed for rough conditions and is suitable

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