The Ultradrive system is designed to replace the conventional upper-structure drive system on a concrete truck mixer, helping operators tackle common challenges in fleet operation such as high idle times, excessive fuel consumption, engine wear, emissions and on-site noise. By reducing reliance on the truck engine to power the mixer drum, the system promotes a cleaner, quieter and more energy-efficient job-site, with energy consumption reductions of up to 70%.
Designed as a lightweight, highly integrated retrofit package, the Ultradrive system offers quick installation, Utranazz says, and is compatible with most existing chassis, allowing straightforward integration into current fleets. Once the truck arrives on site and the engine is switched off, the Ultradrive system takes over to power the drum independently.
In trials carried out over a two-month period, a mixer truck with a 31,000kg GVW, 19,170kg payload, and 8m鲁 drum completed 818 operating hours. During this time, the Ultradrive system achieved 270 hours of engine-off operation, delivering a 30% fuel saving.
The system will be on show at Scot Plant.
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