Trucks are a type of earthmoving equipment that are effective at carrying out duties like moving commercial equipment and gear. Heavy trucks are used to transport industrial supplies, raw materials, construction equipment, and many other things around the nation.
Hino
Globally, Hino Trucks produces, markets, and provides maintenance for a line-up of Class 4–8 commercial diesel trucks with a total market value of RM70 billion and Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR) starting at 26 tonnes. 100 tonnes. In terms of heavy-duty vehicle series, Hino S and F series trucks and tractors with 6×4 to 8×4 are at the top of the heap. The J Series engines made by Hino are in line with 2016 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) regulations, which led to an increase in fuel efficiency of 5% and a reduction of 10-50% in NOx emissions. Hino’s engineers continually come up with inventive solutions to lower customers’ total cost of ownership and boost their businesses’ earnings by taking into account actual operating conditions.
Mitsubishi Fuso
Heavy trucks, generators, forklifts, and construction machinery are all produced by Mitsubishi. The same person owns Fuso as well. Both companies manufacture high-tech heavy-duty trucks all over Malaysia. Heavy-duty vehicles made by Mitsubishi employ cutting-edge technology such parallel hybrid systems and hybrid electric propulsion. The Mitsubishi I.C. engine and drive motor, battery, and clutch are hybridised and combined using specialised management software. Their TVY2SJR2R truck has a 65000 Kg maximum GVW capacity. The company offers a wide variety of applications, including as trucks, dump truck bodies, and hauling vehicles for mining. According to Statista, their gross revenue in 2021 was RM130 billion.
Volvo
Volvo produces truck units, dump trucks, concrete mixers, off-road vehicles, logging vehicles, and other heavy-duty vehicles used in construction and transportation. With 720 horsepower, the Volvo FH-16 can easily transport up to 325 tonnes of cargo anywhere in Malaysia. Volvo heavy trucks are up to whatever task the world throws at them, including building roads, mining, logging, and distributing commodities. To make sure you have the appropriate configuration, Volvo offers a variety of heavy trucks in classes 5 through 8. Advanced electronic stability programme (ESP), lane-keeping assistance, the industry-leading predictive cruise control system I-See, adaptive cruise control for heavy trucks, automatic braking in emergencies, and road sign information are all features of Volvo heavy-duty vehicles.
Dongfeng
The Chinese producer controls sizable markets for heavy-duty vehicles and holds a sizeable market share in the trucking sector. Due to its affordable and simple-to-use trucks, Dongfeng is one of the top heavy truck manufacturers in the world. Modern technology was used, including front and rear engines. China’s heavy-duty trucks, which comprise 64 tractor trucks, 42 tractor trucks, 84 dump trucks, 62 oil tank trucks, water tank trucks, etc., are developed using the European high-quality truck brand and Iveco technology. It is a remarkable accomplishment that Dongfeng’s market shares have climbed by an astounding 7% on the global market with gross sales of RM300 billion.
Paccar Inc
A manufacturer, Paccar Inc. creates heavy trucks and other commercial vehicles. The business produces and sells class 8 heavy-duty vehicles under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF brands. Their heavy-duty vehicle has a 150-ton GVW capability. It stands out among the American heavy vehicle manufacturing companies with more than RM100 billion in annual revenue. Active braking assist, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and blindspot alert are just a few of the methods used by Paccar’s heavy-truck division to make driving safer.
Scania
A renowned firm with trucks, buses, engines, and services in over 100 countries is Scania. Scania stands out among the top producers of big trucks in the world thanks to its ability to transport 210 tonnes of weight with the least amount of traction. With features like pre-equipped chassis for multiple body variants, optional all-wheel drive, off-road tires, sustainable technology for low fuel consumption, world-class uptime, and a 7-year conditional warranty, powerful trucks and buses of various sizes are built for their intended use.
