The Astra 8×8 is the largest and most heavy duty off-road vehicle available in the Iveco product line-up.  It’s unashamedly purpose-built to be totally functional and practical while filling the most demanding off-road applications.  Featuring huge ground clearance, a full-time 8×8 system with lockable diffs on all axles and a choice of two powerful horsepower options, the Astra is a true workhorse and excels when road conditions deteriorate.

The Astra features a long component list that sees it well credentialed to thrive in demanding off-road applications, these include:

 

• all wheel drive 8×8
• Iveco front parabolic suspension, standard stabiliser bar on 1st and 4th axles, optional on 2nd and 3rd
• Iveco parabolic cantilever
• Iveco Cursor 13 engines with either 480hp or 520hp output
• differential locks and hub reduction on all axles
• a GVM of 48 tonnes and GCM of 70 tonnes
• fitted as standard with the ZF Eurotronic II 16-speed automated transmission (optional Allison 4700 automatic also available)

 

The Astra is ideal for use in applications such as:

 

• mining
• exploration
• water haulage
• concrete pumper
• drilling
• forestry
• off road tipper work
• elevated work platform