GRS Building Products adds to fleet with Scania

UK construction materials group GRS has added eight new Scania ‘Super’ tractor units to its national fleet.

Representing a total investment of more than a million pounds, the new 460P configuration trucks have been put straight to work for GRS Building Products, delivering bagged aggregates, concrete blocks and paving slabs to builders merchants nationwide.

At the heart of the Super’s powertrain is Scania‘s advanced 13-litre, 6-cylinder inline engine. The 460hp version delivers an impressive 2500Nm of torque whilst setting new standards for fuel economy and technical robustness. The new engine features improvements in combustion and aspiration performance, lubrication and cooling, and turbocharging efficiency, plus a state-of-the-art engine management system.

Through “industry-leading” emissions controls and a typical 8% fuel saving, the Super apparently sets a “new standard” for sustainable transport operations. It’s engineered to ensure more uptime, fewer maintenance stops, and up to 30% longer operational life. With a powerful auxiliary braking capacity of up to 350kW, the Super is also claimed to deliver a smoother and safer drive.