Haller Trucks has received the exclusive distribution rights for Germany, Austria and Switzerland for the Iveco Strator. The Iveco Strator is a bonneted version of the popular Stralis, which is built under license from Iveco by the Charles Feijts Groep (CFG), a long-established Iveco dealer in the Netherlands. This truck is the latest series with the Euro 5 emissions compliance as standard, based on the Iveco Stralis Active Space. Haller Trucks is a subgroup of Haller KG Gersthofen (Iveco Workshop) and the company has been in existence for more than 125 years.

The distinctive Strator was launched as a European alternative to the Iveco PowerStar, which was previously the only bonneted Iveco heavy truck sold in the world, and a popular model in its Australian home market. Available for sale across Europe exclusively by CFG, in either left or right-hand drive, the Strator is supported by the same comprehensive Iveco warranty as a regular Stralis and can be serviced by any franchised Iveco dealer.

The Strator is currently the only bonneted heavy truck for sale by any manufacturer in Europe and can be specified as either a rigid or tractor unit, with the rigid line-up including a 4x2, 6x2, 6x2 rear-steer and a 6x4 chassis in a variety of wheelbase lengths.  As a tractor unit it can be ordered as a 4x2 (with optional hub reduction axles), 6x2 mid-lift, 6x2 twin-steer or as a 6x4.

Customers can also choose between three cab variants which follow the same principal choices as the Stralis, with the ADN cab (Active Day), which is aimed at short-haul distribution markets for rigid and tractor applications and ATN (Active Time) models, for distribution and fleet operations as well as medium to long-haul domestic missions. There is a range-topping ASN (Active Space) cab, with either a low or high roof, which features a wide and spacious living area and is specifically for the long-haul and international haulage sectors. All models are supplied with Euro 5 Cursor engines driven through an automated EuroTronic gearbox, as standard.  Operators have the choice of the 10.3 litre Cursor 10 engine, rated to either 420 or 450 hp, or the larger 12.9 litre Cursor 13 engine, with power options of 500 or 560 hp.

Basis for the Strator is a standard Iveco Stralis tractor or standard chassis. The following areas are rebuilt by CFG: frame extension; cab moved backwards; AdBlue container moves on the other side; extension of the steering; the suspension of the front axle is optimised with original Iveco parts; extension of the shaft; installation of the aerodynamics kit consisting of the complete vehicle front; conversion of air filtration; and optionally, the cab floor as ordered (flat floor).

The strators offers for every purpose the right cab. Basically, the cab is available in three variants. ADN: Particularly suitable for short distribution or construction applications. This the known Iveco Stralis Active Day cab. ATN: This version has a sleeping cabin and the basis for this is a Stralis Active Time cab. This cab is common in national distribution. ASN: This variant is the new flagship of the Strator, because here is the well-known and very popular Stralis Active Space cab with the highly variable spatial basis. This cabin has all comfort which is need for international long-distances. On request, this cab could also be delivered with a fully flat floor which brings more space and comfort inside.

The driver can select from two different operation methods: The driver can change during the drive between both methods every time. Full automatic: the driver only operates the throttle pedal, the central electronic control unit initiates the gear shifts. Sequential mode: the driver initiates the gear changes with the selector lever on the steering column. The electronic display on the instrument panel will provide the driver with all necessary information about the selected mode and gear.

The range is wide, and can be adjusted tailor made. The principal configurations are: 4x2: tractor head, optionally with hub reduction and reinforced rough roads chassis; 6x2: tractor head with a second front steering axle (retractable); 6x2: tractor head with a third fixed double tyre axle (retractable); 6x4: tractor head; 4x2: chassis; 6x2: chassis width third axle fixed double tyre axle or steering single wheel axle (all retractable); and 6x4: chassis.

Maximal safety and reliability are the most important elements of the braking system, that belongs to the safest and the most powerful system on the market. In the field of active safety, Strator offers an excellent performance thanks to the many incorporated electronically operated systems. These can warn and assist drivers in potentially dangerous situations. All Strator Trucks are equipped with disc breaks on the front and rear axles. The only expectations to this are axles with hub reduction in the 6x4 models. These are equipped with drum brakes on the rear axles. Cursor Engines are all equipped with a decompression engine brake, and a variable geometry turbocharger (VGT), which increases this break’s efficiency considerably. The Iveco Engine brake ensures maximum safety in descent, saving the main break system. Cursor 10 engine: 270 hp braking power by 2600 U/min. Cursor 13 engine: 300 hp breaking power by 2400 U/min

All Strator products are fitted with the Euro 5 complying Iveco Cursor engines. These refined engines deliver high torques at low revs, and remain constant over a wide flat curve. This translates into a high degree of efficiency and flexibility. The optimisation of the total driveline guarantees the best balance between torque and acceleration. For the driver, this does not only mean more comfort, but also more safety, because of the reduction of stress and driver fatigue. All cursor engines guarantee fabulous results in the area of performance, fuel consumption and reliability.