In the Italian quarry Cava di Pedemonte took place a test drive of the Tatra Phoenix 8×8 with a rear tipper body in half-pipe conus design S1G VS-mont in May. Tests concerned the transportation of limestone material intended for cement factories. Italian dealer Tatra informed the public about the succesfull results of tests, and sent us beautiful pictures from this place.

Specification of tipping body S1G:

• dimensions of the body: 5 350 mm x 2 300 mm x 1 700 mm;
• loading volume: 20 m3;
• materials: hardox HB 450;
• sidewalls: are fix welded to the front wall;
• tailgate: opened by a rope mechanism.