Long haul
Long-haul truck selection
Prepare the route, vehicle combination and operating pattern before shortlisting a truck.
What determines the specification
The journey
Share distance, gradients, road conditions and refuelling availability.
The combination
State the trailer or body, intended combination mass and coupling requirements for technical review.
Operating support
Discuss driver requirements, maintenance arrangements and parts access for the intended route.
Compare a series for this application
Use manufacturer option columns to prepare a configuration enquiry for your route and body requirements.
X3000 for long-haul transport: configuration selection
Compare X3000 4×2 and 6×4 tractor columns that describe high-grade highways, including power options, axle ratios and fuel tanks.
Read selection guideX5000 for long-haul transport: configuration selection
Compare three X5000 tractor option columns described for long-distance standard-load logistics, keeping 4×2 and 6×4 axle-ratio and wheelbase choices separate.
Read selection guideX6000 for long-haul transport: configuration selection
Read the X6000 4×2 long-distance tractor reference alongside a 6×4 medium/short-distance column to identify where the manufacturer's stated duty changes.
Read selection guideBuild your requirement brief
- Route and trip distance
- Trailer or body and intended load
- Fuel availability and operating conditions
- Destination and support expectations
Questions before you choose
Can fuel consumption be promised from the series name?
No. Consumption depends on configuration, load, route, driving and conditions. An estimate needs stated assumptions and suitable evidence.
Make the next step specific.
Describe the job, destination and requirements so the configuration can be discussed together.
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