European transport company Bolk Transport has procured two Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8×4 for use in heavy-duty transportation.

The trucks replace the predecessor models after eight years and around 500,000km driven. Equipped with 630hp and a fluid coupling, the new additions to the fleet can handle a gross train weight of up to 250 tonnes.

“Even though our trucks generally have to cope with significantly tougher transport tasks than conventional trucks, they have impressively proven their durability,” said Erik Maassen van der Brink, fleet manager of Bolk Transport.

“Technical reliability and our accumulated experience over many kilometres under full load are decisive criteria for us when purchasing new trucks.

“These are 630hp 8×4 Arocs. Among other things, they move heavy transformers and wind turbine components across Europe. Often these heavy goods also have to go up and down slopes.

“This means a lot of acceleration and braking. The fluid coupling has already demonstrated in recent years that with its support, drivers can do this work very smoothly and precisely. This also makes a significant difference when it comes to wear.”

The two Mercedes-Benz Arocs are painted in the dark green corporate colour of Bolk Transport. In addition to generous stowage space in various stowage compartments, they offer a very comfortable driver’s cab with a spacious bed, stationary air conditioning system, and a refrigerator with freezer compartment.