Scania’s most sophisticated logistics tractor in China, the R 560, has been a dream come true for drivers since it first arrived on the scene some years ago. In mid-July, China’s first 50th Anniversary R 560 Active Safety Support Edition tractor was officially delivered to Chengdu Xiangying Logistics, where it was immediately put into operation on the challenging Chengu to Hangzhou route.
It´s evening when the R 560 Active Safety Support Edition truck is fully loaded with cargo ahead of setting out from Chengdu in central China on a typical journey. It will travel 1,961 kilometres to Hangzhou on the country’s east coast, and before the trip even gets underway, the vehicle has already clocked up 16,263 kilometres. This has all been achieved in less than a month of operation and before the end of the vehicle’s run-in period. Its two drivers, Chen and Li, are both highly experienced and hold Scania fuel-saving training certificates.
The cargo for this journey is primarily clothing, and the total weight for the vehicle and the cargo is 42 tonnes. Featuring the standard configuration of this year’s upgrade, the vehicle has excellent sound insulation, with double-glazing keeping the interior of the cab quiet, even at high speeds.
Packed with safety featuresOne third of the roads from Chengdu to Hangzhou are through mountains, and road safety in such areas is something that no logistics company can take lightly. Safety is one of this R 560’s strongest features. Numerous active and passive safety-devices enable the drivers to negotiate mountain roads with ease. The newly configured Scania R4100D hydraulic retarder has eliminated the need for common water spray devices when driving on mountain roads, allowing the truck to descend smoothly.
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