ASTRA delivers nine vehicles for heavy haulage transport

• Astra Veicoli Industriali has delivered nine new HD9 8x6 dual-use heavy haulage tractors.

• The HD9 tractors are equipped with 570-hp 13-liter Euro VI CURSOR engines and a 7-speed fully automatic transmission.

• These vehicles are designed for complex and demanding transports, particularly in renewable energy, construction, and heavy logistics sectors.

• The driveline includes reinforced front and rear axles and a powerful engageable transfer box for optimal performance in extreme conditions.

• The HD9 tractors can handle a total combined weight ranging from 250 to 275 tons.

• This delivery marks a significant moment for ASTRA, reinforcing its role in exceptional transport in Italy and internationally.

Astra Veicoli Industriali recently delivered nine new HD9 8x6 dual-use heavy haulage tractors equipped with front and rear hooks, marking a major comeback in the high-power, high-weight delivery sector.

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These vehicles, designed to tackle the most complex and demanding transports, are set to reinforce the fleets of some of Italy's leading transportation and industrial handling companies, particularly in the renewable energy, construction, and heavy logistics sectors.

The new HD9 tractors are equipped with 570-hp 13-liter Euro VI CURSOR engines from FPT Industrial, supported by a 7-speed fully automatic transmission with integrated hydraulic retarder,

making them particularly suitable for heavy haulage transport.
Thanks to the direct engine-gearbox linkage system, the vehicles ensure optimal performance during towing, with smooth gear changes and precise traction control. The driveline, designed for maximum strength and reliability, includes reinforced front and rear axles, and a powerful engageable transfer box, which allows to shift to shift from an 8x4 to an 8x6 configuration to ensure unparalleled performance in even the most extreme conditions.

With a total combined weight ranging from 250 to 275 tons, these vehicles stand out for their ability to handle heavy loads and complex transports.

The return to deliveries of these heavy haulage vehicles represents a significant moment for ASTRA, which has continued to invest in the evolution of its product range to meet the increasingly complex challenges of the market.

These deliveries consolidate the company's role as a reference point for exceptional transport in Italy and internationally.

The power, versatility and reliability of these vehicles make ASTRA an ideal choice for companies operating in critical sectors where these requirements are essential.