ASTRA Trucks

Astra represents the most important reference vehicle for quarry and building site haulage, for all the major construction firms which are looking for a reliable partner, both in terms of power and versatility of the vehicles as well as in terms of client assistance and support.

The characteristics of these trucks, which are both versatile and, is the almost limitless possibility of customization, which enables the vehicle to be set up in such a way as to satisfy any transportation and site requirement, in any part of the world, from the quarry to the construction sector, from special haulage to the Oil & Gas transportation sector. Today with the new HD9 series, Astra is once again the leader on the world stage with an even more performance oriented vehicle plus a brand new cab.
The vehicle on show at Intermat is the HD9 84.44 equipped with a square tipping trailer of 24m³, with 325/95 R 24 Michelin X-Works tyres. The new HD9 cab perfectly sums up the Astra vehicle's resolute and original character. The cab is built out of processed steel and has a new and aggressive design. The new grille layout, which is very visible thanks to its rounded lines, can open up entirely with the connected corner elements allowing easy access to the maintenance areas beneath.

The interior has been completely renovated in terms of its functional elements and its fittings and includes solutions that improve living and driving comfort. Access to the cab is made easier by the ideal spacing of the first two steps and the double vertical railing on both sides of the door, as well as the fact that the door itself opens up by more than 90°. The ventilation and heating system has been upgraded by new air vents so that any climate condition can be faced with safety and comfort. The ergonomic, multi-adjustable seats are also brand new and feature integrated seat belts.

The instrumentation panel is also ergonomic with all controls within easy reach of the driver, while the actual dials have completely new graphics so that the vehicle is completely under control and a greater driving comfort is guaranteed. The central tunnel, which has been lowered, now ensures an improved level of mobility within the cab.

EXTRA STRONG VEHICLE

• Gross vehicle weight: up to 63 ton
• Large chassis “C “ section
• High tensile strength steel (530 MPa)
• Cast iron rear suspension shoulder with 120mm pin
• “Power Ring”: rear tandem closed by lower cross bar
• Oversize steering rods
• Wide engine heat exchanger surface
• Reinforced transfer box standard and extra heavy-duty type for engine power >500 HP and HHD
• Heavy duty components (i.e. oversize air filter, brass front suspension bushings)

READY FOR EXTREME CONDITIONS

• Straight chassis side members (easy to equip)
• Best in class torsional stiffness (up to 300 kN*m)
• Engine performance up to 560 HP
• Automatic transmission with or without retarder
• Reinforced heavy duty front axle up 10 ton payload
• Reinforced rear axles up to 20 ton payload
• Full traction range availability (from 4×2 to 8×8)
• Ground clearance between axles fit for heavy-off applications
• Wide heavy duty opt range (e.g. ceramic clutch, LED lights)