Prime Mover Magazine

UD claims top spot

UD Trucks has finished on top in the Japanese manufacturers over 350hp heavy-duty truck bracket for the seventh year in a row.

During the sales period, UD launched the Quon Euro 5 spec series, featuring several new features. Upgrades include the standard inclusion of an SRS driver's side airbag with seatbelt pre-tensioner, the standard fitment of a Front Underrun Protection System (FUPS), an all new-touch screen entertainment and navigation system, as well as new A-pillar grab handles for easy cabin access.

To add, 2011 also saw the reintroduction of the CW nameplate, with the designation being applied to the long wheel base model.

Since January 2008, UD Trucks has sold a total of 603 GW, GK and new generation CW trucks.

"The Quon series of heavy duty trucks and its predecessors have demonstrated that our clients look for well engineered and environmentally friendly trucks, and with the latest changes to the range, safety can be included in that criteria," said Erik J. Andersson, Vice President of UD Sales.

The Quon series remains the only Japanese manufactured prime mover to offer Eaton's AutoShift AMT Transmission, which features ECO Fleet shift programming, ensuring smooth acceleration which adds up to fuel savings.

Further fuel savings are gained via the aerodynamic cab styling, as well as the standard NAVTEQ transport specific navigational system, which selects the most efficient route for trucks, with each of the individual vehicles' parameters able to be entered into the system.