Changers to driver licensing have lead truck brand JAC to introduce new models available to be driven on car licenses.
From April 1, holders of a class one car licence are able to drive a truck up to 6000kg GVM, an increase from the previous limit of 4500kg.
The new HFC1048 6.0T brings the JAC offering to four models, three of which can be driven on a car licence, covering a wide range of applications and needs ranging from 4500kg to 7999kg GVM.
The range starts with the HFC1048 powered by a 2.8-litre Cummins ISF common rail turbo charged diesel engine, mated to a ZF 5-speed manual transmission and is available in either 4500kg or the new 5999kg GVM rating.
The range steps up to the HFC1061 powered by the larger 3.8 litre Cummins ISF common rail turbo charged diesel engine, mated to a 6-speed JAC manual and is available in either 5999kg or 7995kg GVM ratings.
WMC Group, the JAC distributor, says with two models rated at 5999kg customers now have a greater choice when it comes to selecting the right truck to suit specific applications and to take advantage of the increased payload available under the law change.
The HFC1048 has a low tare weight due to the lighter 2.8 litre Cummins engine and standard wheelbase of 3308mm translating to an extra 400kg in payload capacity. The compact wheelbase and short front overhang enhance manoeuvrability and ease of operation making it ideally suited to local round town work.
The 3.8 litre Cummins powered HFC1061 offers 25% more torque, a 3815mm wheelbase and is the only truck of its size on the NZ market to boast full air brakes enhancing safety, durability and performance. The HFC1061 is targeted firmly at tipper, construction, road works and heavier duty applications.
According to Jason Pecotic, managing director of WMC Group, the range of JAC trucks has been specified to offer the best value proposition in the New Zealand light-duty truck market.
“We believe that the combination of keen pricing, the assurance of an internationally proven driveline and a low cost of ownership across the life of the vehicle makes the JAC range a serious alternative to the established Japanese brands,” says Pecotic.
