Trucksales Staff•20 Sept 2017
NEWS
Scania unveils new P-series cab
Evolution of Scania's New Truck Generation continues with revised P-series cab and updated five-cylinder engineScania has raised the curtain on a new P-series metro distribution and vocational truck, the model's reveal coinciding with the official unveiling of the new XT Construction Truck range.
The practical P-Series comes in a wide array of formats, from low-entry to sleeper cabs, and Scania says it's ideal for rigid delivery or prime mover supermarket duties, or as a vocational vehicle with roles spanning emergency services to waste and refuse applications.
For European markets, Scania is unveiling six different P-cab variants ranging from the CP14L with a low roof to the CP20H for those wanting comfortable interior spaces, a lower weight and lower boarding steps, with a cab that is mounted lower in relation to the vehicle’s chassis.
"While there isn’t evenly weighted demand for all the versions, for us at Scania it’s a matter of credibility to be able to offer the right variant for applications and requirements that are not so common, as well," said Anders Lampinen, Product Director, Construction, Scania Trucks.
"The entire Scania philosophy of always being able to offer the best total operating economy, thanks to customised solutions for all applications, is based on the diversity and customer benefit provided by the Scania modular system."
The P-series in Europe is mainly intended for customers who rarely stay overnight in their vehicles but who often climb in and out of them. Examples of this are regional or city-based distribution and construction operators.
A new P-series with a low roof has the same roof height as a P-series from the PGR generation, which compact outer dimensions and so is good in environments where headroom is limited. The new CP17N or CP20N provides a cab that has 10 centimetres more interior headroom than previous versions.
New 9.0-litre engine
Scania has also unveiled a revised and updated five-cylinder engine family, which is a popular choice for many P-series buyers. Additionally, the P-series will be available with an array of 13.0-litre six-cylinder engines.
Scania’s five-cylinder 9.0-litre engine is introduced in Europe with three different Euro 6-compliant power outputs (280hp, 320hp and 360hp). Scania says the engines offer fuel efficiency improvements of around three percent compared with the previous iteration of this 9.0-litre engine, thanks largely to new engine software and a reconfigured combustion chamber.
One important change is that the oil cooling is now thermostatically controlled. This contributes a one percent fuel saving, since the oil can generally be allowed to maintain a higher working temperature. The cooling fan is fitted directly on the crankshaft and no energy-intensive upshifting is required.
The Euro 6 DC09 engines now use a fixed geometry turbocharger (FGT) and the engines use only selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for exhaust gas after-treatment.
Other modifications that help to reduce consumption are an increased compression ratio (from 18.0:1 to 19.0:1), a cylinder pressure increase to a maximum of 190 bar (180 bar for the 280hp version) and a more efficient combustion chamber.
With 1700Nm at 1050rpm and rapid torque build-up from idle, Scania the DC09 engine family is ideal for distribution or construction or special vehicle applications.
Tags
Scania
News
Written byTrucksales Staff
Related articles
Disclaimer
Please see our Editorial Guidelines & Code of Ethics (including for more information about sponsored content and paid events). The information published on this website is of a general nature only and doesn’t consider your particular circumstances or needs.
Please see our Editorial Guidelines & Code of Ethics (including for more information about sponsored content and paid events). The information published on this website is of a general nature only and doesn’t consider your particular circumstances or needs.
Love every move.
Buy it. Sell it.Love it.
®Contact
Advertise with us
Local marketplaces
International marketplaces
Consent