Iveco Eurocargo

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Iveco Eurocargo
Manufacturer: Iveco
Production period: 1992 – today
Previous model: Magirus-Deutz MK series
Successor: none
Similar models: Mercedes-Benz Atego / Axor

The Iveco Eurocargo has been the successor to the air-cooled MK series from Iveco-Magirus , the X series from Iveco-Fiat and the Ford Cargo from Iveco- Ford, covering the 6.5 to 26 tonne range since 1992 . Three cab variants are available: short, long and with a double cab.

A similar model is offered in South America as the Iveco Tector .

First generation

1st generation
IVECO Euro-Cargo 120E28 box truck jpg
Production period: 1992-2002
Engines: 8040 4/6 cylinder + Tector 4/6 cylinder

In 1992, the successor to the MK series , the first EuroCargo, appeared. In contrast to its predecessor, only water-cooled engines were installed.

Second generation

2nd generation
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Production period: 2002-2008
Engines:

In 2002 the second generation of the Eurocargo appeared.

Third generation

3rd generation
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Production period: 2008 – today
Engines: tector 4 + 6 cylinder Euro5 + EEV
Perm. Total weight: 7.5 - 18 t

In 2008 the third generation of the Eurocargo (MY2008) appeared.

Motorization

A total of seven engine variants are available. The Tector series consists of four-cylinder engines with a displacement of 3.92 l and 130/150/170 hp as well as six-cylinder engines with a displacement of 5.88 l and 180/210/240/280/299 hp. All variants are common rail engines and have been compliant with Euro 4/5 since mid-2006.

The exhaust gases are cleaned using SCR .

Both the engine and the total weight can be read on the side of the cab. The type designation 120E18 denotes e.g. B. 12.0 t GVW and 180 HP engine power.

transmission

Depending on the engine, 5-, 6- and 9-speed gearboxes are available. Automated transmissions will be available with the introduction of the MY2008.

Purposes

Many EuroCargos (4x2) are z. They are used, for example, by Deutsche Post and DHL, where they act as “toll breakers” with 11.9 t GVW and box body for regional distribution traffic . In this regard, the EuroCargo has an advantage over competing models due to its low weight and thus enables (slightly) higher payloads. To reduce weight, large parts of the driver's cab are made of composite materials such as GRP.

In disaster control, the Eurocargo is used by civil protection as a transport vehicle, but also by the THW as a 4x4 all-terrain vehicle with a short wheelbase.

About the BwFuhrparkService GmbH also has Bundeswehr 227 Euro Cargo-wheel vehicles in civilian and military white bronze green livery.

Awards

The Iveco Eurocargo received the “International Truck of the Year 2016” award. The prestigious award was given, among other things, because the Eurocargo is the only medium-weight truck that effectively meets the strict Euro VI requirements with an astonishingly less complex exhaust gas treatment system. In addition, the TCO (costs over the service life) could be reduced significantly.

Web links

Commons : Iveco Eurocargo  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Michael Dienst: International Truck of the Year 2016 ( Memento from April 26, 2016 in the Internet Archive ).