Light, robust, economical – Scania takes the lead at Bauma

Scania, which celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2016, will be using Bauma 2016 to demonstrate that its construction vehicles deliver the same optimal total-economy appreciated by operators in the long-haulage sector. Connected services and intelligent solutions can also make a major difference when working off-road.

• Scania will have five vehicle on display at its stand at Bauma, all of which are weight-optimised thanks to modular construction.

• Robust, reliable vehicles combined with connectivity and attractive services help hauliers that choose Scania to remain profitable.

• Scania’s ability to offer exactly the right truck for every type of operation opens the way for optimal total-economy and high vehicle-availability.

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Scania continues to gain market share within the construction sector in a string of European countries. In the German market, for example, Scania increased its market share for site and construction vehicles from three percent to 8.5 percent between 2009 and 2015 – and the positive trend is continuing.

Christopher Podgorski, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Scania Trucks, has no doubt as to the cause. “There has been growing recognition over the past few years of the fact that Scania also has the strongest offering in the construction segment. Scania’s vehicles and services perfectly match the characteristics and solutions being sought by operators today. On top of this, we have the most fuel-efficient power trains and our quality is regarded as industry leading.”

Also important is the changing approach among construction hauliers. They have traditionally been sceptical of automated gear changing systems, with the perception of these not being sufficiently adapted for off road driving. Björn Fahlström, Vice President, Product Management at Scania Trucks, says, “That’s all ancient history when it comes to Scania. Scania Opticruise does itself proud in this respect. There’s even a special Performance mode for off-road driving that provides outstanding traction.”

Many construction trucks presently clock up high mileage, with about 80,000 kilometres the typical yearly mileage for an 8x4 construction vehicle in Germany.

Fuel consumption is, however, a decisive factor not only for profitability but also sustainability.

“The low fuel consumption of Scania’s engines benefits operator economy and lowers CO₂ emissions,” says Fahlström. “We also have the widest range of solutions for alternative fuels. Under the best case scenario, Hydro treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) can lead to a 90 percent reduction in CO₂.”

Scania’s current Euro 6 truck engine range includes five biodiesel models for FAME, while all of Scania’s Euro 6 truck engines can be driven on HVO.

As Christopher Podgorski says, “Good adaptability and the ability to produce just the right solution, in combination with robustness, low fuel-consumption, and smarter services, are factors that combine to deliver optimal total economy. Hauliers who are looking at the bigger picture can’t afford to drive anything else.”