The ManicaPost
Post Correspondent
In 2008, two of the world’s leading commercial vehicle brands in the transportation industry, VOLVO and EICHER came together to form VECV.
| Both had unique expertise and diverse strengths. However, they had a common vision which is driving the modernisation in the commercial transportation in the developing world. |
The Volvo Group brought its global expertise and world class technology while Eicher brought Engineering expertise and the knowledge of the developing markets requirements. In the past five years the flagship brand has enjoyed tremendous market success. It has revolutionised the commercial transport industry and has grown from strength to strength
Eicher is now ready to truly revolutionise the commercial vehicle industry by leading the way to prosperity.
In Zimbabwe VECV has partnered with Duly’s in the distribution and maintenance of its Eicher trucks and buses. Through its countrywide branches in Mutare, Bulawayo, Gweru and Duly Trucks Harare, they boast of fully equipped workshops; manned by qualified technicians along with spares and support warranties.
The VE Series is a range of value enhanced, fuel efficient, heavy duty Eicher Trucks from VE Commercial Vehicles Limited.It comes with a 16 cubic metre body on its back for no further expense and a crawler gear that takes a maximum Gradeability of 41%.; it travels high gradient slopes with comfort, giving the smoothest ride on the toughest terrains.
This makes it ideal for haulage of gravel from pits and a good member of a compaction unit. This advantage is further consolidated by its smaller turning diameter, making it easier to turn at construction sites.
The engine is a world class Cummins with 180 hp and 680 Nm; enhanced reliability and longer oil change interval at 15 000km. The gear box is a ZF 9 Speed. The heavy duty Hendrickson Bogie suspension has an enhanced life with 11 leaf springs; that are 27mm thick on the rear and 4 blades that are 27 mm thick in the front. It is endowed with a generous ground clearance of 252mm.
