First Trakkers Delivered to the Dutch Army's Fire Department

Iveco Defence Vehicles announces delivery of the first 8x8 Trakker Hi-Land vehicles to the fire departments of the Dutch army’s Infantry and Artillery firing ranges.

8x8 Trakker Hi-Land Vehicles

The first Iveco Trakker Hi-Land 8x8 was handed over from Iveco Defence Vehicles Benelux to the fire brigades of the Dutch army’s infantry (ISK) and artillery (ASK) firing ranges. The hand-over ceremony was held at the NIDV Symposium in Rotterdam and was attended by military representatives and industrial partners.

Intended to replace aging equipment, this contract was awarded in 2012 and comprises the supply of two Iveco Trakker Hi-Land 410T45W in 8x8 axle-configuration. The contract also includes superstructure and vehicle engineering services, project management and maintenance contracting supported by Iveco DV Benelux’s commercial premises.

Each of the two Trakker Hi-Lands is equipped with a loading crane incorporating a winch, a 17 ton capacity container handling system and a newly designed 6m long open multipurpose container.

All vehicles are fully EEV emission compliant, featuring economical and environmentally friendly FPT Industrial Cursor engines coupled with automated EuroTronic transmissions. The innovative use of this technology enables the fleet to be one of the most environmentally friendly in Europe.

At the ceremony, the vehicles were exhibited in a static display. They had already undergone demanding dynamic tests performed by the users, demonstrating their outstanding performance over demanding terrain.

Iveco, a CNH Industrial company, designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of light, medium and heavy commercial vehicles, off-road trucks, city and intercity buses and coaches as well as special vehicles for applications such as firefighting, off-road missions, defence and civil protection. Iveco employs over 26,000 individuals globally. It manages production sites in 11 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania and Latin America where it produces vehicles featuring the latest advanced technologies. 5,000 sales and service outlets in over 160 countries guarantee technical support wherever an Iveco vehicle is at work.

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