Scania Southern Africa has launched its Euro 6 V8 770S truck in South Africa, in an effort to support breaking the link in the domestic market “between increasing transport demand and increased carbon emissions”.

While most of the world operates at Euro 5 or Euro 6 fuel standards, South Africa still only legislates fuel to Euro 2 standards. The higher the Euro specification, the cleaner the fuel, and, in most cases, the better the fuel consumption.

“With improved energy efficiencies, low fuel consumption and decreased carbon emissions, legendary power no longer comes at the expense of the environment,” promises Scania Southern Africa.

The company says potential fuel savings will be around 5% compared with the previous Scania Euro 6 generation truck. 

It also believes the truck will be able to operate in South Africa, but only by using 10 ppm diesel – the cleanest diesel the country has on tap, available through the domestic fuel industry’s own initiative.

The V8 770S is powered by a 16-litre, 770 hp engine, and can haul up to 90 t. It offers 3 700 Nm of torque and a power take-off of 800 Nm.

With this output, it will be one of the most powerful trucks on South African roads. 

“Tested on a reference slope with a constant 15-km uphill stretch, the V8 770S was so powerful, it had to be reined in,” says Scania Southern Africa MD Erik Bergvall.

“Trucks with 450 hp loaded with 40 t struggle at 35 km/h. With the V8 770S, there is a dramatic difference. It can travel twice as fast effortlessly.”

The Euro 6-compliant engine also improves fuel efficiency and, by using less fuel, emits fewer emissions, he notes.

A lighter engine also translates into a weight saving of 75 kg, which can then be added to the payload. 

“Hauling more cargo in one trip boosts fuel cost efficiencies and productivity, while consolidating trips removes emissions from the environment,” says Bergvall.  

Emissions are further decreased through a selective catalytic reduction system. 

This after-treatment system ensures exhaust gases are released with minimum nitrogen oxide content. 

By injecting AdBlue, a urea-based additive into the exhaust system, a chemical reaction takes place that converts the toxic nitrogen oxides into harmless water and nitrogen gases. 

“It is an easy-to-handle system that has proved to be reliable and does not affect torque or power,” notes Bergvall.