Deals On Wheels #454

Specs
MODEL
Croner PD 25 280 6x2
ENGINE
GH8E 7.7-litre, six-cylinder,
four-stroke diesel
POWER
206kW (280 PS)
at 2,200 rpm
TORQUE
1,050Nm (774 lb-ft)
at 1,100 rpm
TRANSMISSION
Allison 3000 Series
SUSPENSION
Electronically-controlled
four-bag air suspension
with optional lift-axle
system
EMISSIONS
Euro 5 emission, Selective
Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
ADBLUE
50 litres
Transmission is via a
six-speed 3000 Series
Allison automatic and
the media unit can
handle five cameras
along with the standard
sat-nav
The slot that links the
truck with the wider
Volvo stable
Matt Wood struts his
stuff on camera
The new 4x2 PK is also
around but the focus
was on its bigger sibling
“As far as gearboxes go, you can have any
transmission you like, as long as it’s a sixspeed
3000 Series Allison automatic,” he said,
adding that it is PDO-capable.
WEIGHTY MATTERS
More seriously, Wood notes improved GVM
and GCM, with the former at 24.5-tonne and
the latter 32-tonne.
The PK comes in at 17.5-tonne and 32-tonne.
Both models come with either multi-leaf or
air suspension, the latter at four bags for the
PD and two for the PK.
Wood is a fan of the trucks having a
ride-control set-up, an addition to Japanese
vehicles more commonly seen on European
counterparts. He is also keen to highlight the
18 wheel-base options, allowing for a range of
work applications.
SAFETY MEASURES
Before getting to the in-cab safety programs,
daylight running lights to enhance on-road
visibility are noted.
Meanwhile, the cab meets ECE 29 strength
requirements, and electronic brake force
distribution and self-adjusting S-cam brakes
are standard.
The steering wheel houses an SRS airbag,
while the driver’s knees are looked after by
an impact-absorbing area beneath the dash
– a carry-over from the Condor predecessor.
The media unit has capability for five
cameras along with the standard sat-nav.
The otherwise simple instruments have
the capability to alert the drivers that they
are “driving like a wally”.
Wireless mobile phone charging is
optional.
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