This year has been one of a series of new model releases for Iveco and after an announcement this week the Acco completes the set, with the brand offering a new model in every segment. The replacement for Australia’s longest-standing commercial vehicle nameplate is returning to the Iveco product line-up, with Iveco Australia engineers currently testing and validating the latest model prior to a full release.
The original Acco can trace its history back to the fifties, with the last radical change in design taking place in 1972. That basic design was adapted and refurbished many times over the years as new technology came along, but Euro6 was the last straw.
As a result, the hunt was on to find a solution which fits into the specification envelope which the original, itself, developed using the components available across Iveco. The process has been a difficult one for Iveco, with a few false starts, but the final solution is now coming to market.
The range will be available in both 6×4 and 8×4 configurations and will feature Iveco’s 8.7L, Euro6 (Step E) Cursor 9 engine. Buyers will be able to select from three output ratings spanning from 310hp and 1,300Nm to 360hp and 1,650Nm. The standard transmission across all models will be the Allison 3200 6-speed full automatic.
Sold as a day cab, the interior of the Acco has been designed to accommodate dual control hardware for those relevant models. Driver storage solutions have also been increased with additional areas allocated for PPE and stowage of personal belongings.
The new Acco retains the clean chassis rails and mounting options, with a chassis layout that’s always been closely aligned with the requirements of waste industry bodies. New interfaces for integration between the cab chassis and bodies will also be featured.
The latest Acco includes the advanced safety equipment featured in the new S-Way like Advanced Emergency Braking System, Brake Assistance System, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning System, Electronic Stability Program with ABS (disc brakes all round) and ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation). Acco will also be equipped with full LED lighting.
“Development of the new Acco has been an involved process, particularly the design of the dual control system, which has been engineered locally specifically to meet the preferences of Australian and New Zealand customers,” said Emiliano Foieri, Iveco Trucks Australia – Heavy Vehicles. “The overall model line-up is heavily geared towards the waste industry and will closely meet the needs of operators using side and rear loading compactors, overhead front lift trucks and skip bin vehicles.
“Given the long heritage and strong reputation that Acco boasts particularly in the waste market, we’re working hard to ensure its standing as an industry favourite continues with this new generation model.”
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