Scania delivers its first R730 truck in Singapore

Scania Singapore has handed over its first-ever V8 truck from the New Truck Generation to local logistics firm Hoysan Group.

The unit delivered was the Scania R730 truck powered by the V8 engine, dubbed the 'King of the Road' for its high performance, power, and fuel efficiency.

The New Truck Generation V8 made its debut in Singapore in late 2018. Using selective catalytic reduction technology - which works with the Scania Opticruise gearbox for optimised gear changes - the V8 engine together with the redesigned New Truck Generation reduces fuel consumption by up to 5%, with reduced emissions compared to the previous generation.

In the R730 truck configuration, the V8 engine delivers 720bhp and a maximum torque of 3,500Nm, ideal for heavy transportation of more than 200 tonnes. The R-series cab, which stands at 3.9m tall, features the New Truck Generation design improvements including a more robust monocoque structure using high tensile steel, improved braking distance, as well as a rollover side curtain airbag to enhance driver safety.

The truck's optimised A-pillar design, lower instrument panel and a more forward driver position closer to the windscreen work to maximise driver visibility, safety and comfort.

The new truck will be used with modular trailers to transport long-length and out-of-gauge cargo such as turbines, tunnel-boring machines and long-length beams.

The Hoysan Group has also signed up for Scania's repair and maintenance contract to maximise vehicle uptime in its fleet. For a fixed cost, the Scania workshops ensure its trucks are operating at peak performance and availability with less unexpected disruptions. The group is also using Scania Fleet Care to optimise its fleet performance.

The Hoysan Group is further expecting delivery of three Scania P410 trucks from the New Truck Generation over the next month for its fleet expansion. With these latest acquisitions, the group will operate a fleet of 52 Scania trucks.