Iveco unveils revised ACCO

Iveco has lifted the covers off the latest update of its sales champion and vocational specialist, the ACCO

Melbourne-based manufacturer Iveco has unveiled its latest ACCO, the next generation of a model that has been designed and produced here in Australia at the firm's Dandenong production facility for 42 years.

The dominant player in Australia's vocational truck market, the updated ACCO features a raft of changes to enhance safety, performance and comfort, and Iveco says it's the product of extensive customer feedback and a two-year, multi-million-dollar planning and research process.

Power and torque from the 8.9-litre six-cylinder in-line turbo-diesel remains unchanged, the Euro 5 compliant, SCR-equipped unit available in four separate formats from 209kW/1055Nm up to 254kW/1500Nm, but the powerplant and driveline do feature numerous revisions.

Revised calibration is said to eliminate the 'idle hunting' that surfaced in some of the Euro 5 engines, while the idle timer has been dispensed with and the engine now sits on higher-quality Stemco front and rear mounts.

The six-speed Allison Generation 5 fully automatic transmission has been tweaked too, while the transmission also has an improved cooling fan and speed controller for enhanced reliability.

The ACCO's Meritor axles have been retained (but comprise front and rear models with a greater number of shared components) and the truck – which is available in 4x2, 6x4 and 8x4 formats – is available with a range of Hendrickson suspension systems. Options now include a new Haulmaax HMX460 rubber block rear suspension, which is said to offer a 6000lb higher rating while being 45 kilograms lighter.

Anti-lock brakes and traction control remain standard across the range, while stability control – developed in conjunction with Knorr-Bremse – has been added to the 5.1m-wheelbase 8x4 agitator. Iveco says the stability control system will be rolled out across the rest of the ACCO range in due course.

Immediately noticeable is the ACCO's refreshed styling and extensive cosmetic update. The model has adopted the front flap section of the Stralis and a revised bumper as found on Iveco's Trakker off-road truck, the latter featuring a three-piece design for cheaper repairs and a thicker underbody stone shield.

Other updates include a Eurocargo-style steering wheel, repositioned (and LED) indicators, improved AdBlue components, re-routed battery cables (to prevent rubbing), and cabin splashguards to deflect water, among others.

According to Joel Read, Iveco Product Manager, the revised ACCO now has even more to offer.

"There are many things to like about the new ACCO range," he said.

"We've listened closely to our customers in the lead-up to the latest model introduction and have delivered a range that will maintain the ACCO's position as one of Australia's favourite vocational trucks.

"Over 78,000 ACCO units have been produced at the Dandenong facility since the first model was released commercially in 1961. Iveco expects the new ACCO range to be very warmly welcomed by both existing and new customers."

Iveco unveils revised ACCO

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