Volkswagen expands factory-built “Compactor” refuse range

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Volkswagen Truck & Bus Press Release / December 3, 2015

Volkswagen invited refuse fleet customers to its headquarters this week to introduce the latest additions to its family of complete factory-built refuse trucks.

Featuring Planalto brand rear-loading refuse bodies (http://www.planaltoindustria.com.br/modelo/coletores-compactadores/), Volkswagen thru October achieved a 46 percent market share in the refuse fleet segment.

The Volkswagen “Compactor” truck portfolio had been broadened with the addition of the 17.230 4x2 available in both the Worker and Constellation Series, and the flagship Constellation Series 17.260 and 24.260 6x2s.

Now, from the 4x2 Worker 17.190 4x2 up to the 26.280 6x4, customers have body size options ranging from 15 m³ to 19 m³ box.

Purpose-designed and factory-engineered, Volkswagen’s rugged Compactor range is tailored to the unforgiving demands of the refuse industry.

Worker and Constellation 17.230 Compactor

The 17.230 Compactor 4x2 is available with either the proven Worker or flagship Constellation cab, paired with refuse bodies up to 15 m³ in version 4x2.

A MAN 4.6-liter D08 engine delivers 225 horsepower, and 850 N.m of torque a low 1100 rpm to 1600 rpm. A 6-speed Eaton FS-6406A manual transmission efficiently delivers power to the wheels.

Constellation 17.260 and 24.260 6x2 Compactor

The Constellation Series 17.260 and 24.260 6x2 refuse trucks are powered by MAN D08 engines rated at 256 horsepower and 900 N.m of torque, and paired with either a 6-speed Eaton FS-6406A manual transmission or 5-speed Allison S3000.

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