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

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