Iveco T-Way

Although it was available in some markets for the previous two years, Iveco revealed the Australian-market T-Way truck range at the 2023 Brisbane Truck Show. The T-Way 4×4 and 6×6 models replaced the previous Trakker models.

The previous Trakker picked up some fertiliser-spreader sales in Australia, so Iveco obviously aimed the T-Way 4×4 and 6×6 models at that market and the 6×6 variant could also have applications in mining and water drilling tasks.

In late-2024, two T-Way 6×6 fertiliser spreaders joined Tasmania’s Altrac Spreading operation. They were the first Iveco spreaders the company had operated and their early performance impressed drivers and management.

As with the Trakker the T-Way slotted into the heavy end of the AWD truck market. The smaller Eurocargo 4×4 was powered by a 5.9-litre diesel six, with 205kW/950Nm output driving through a ZF manual-synchromesh, six-speed transmission, to 5.7-tonnes capacity front axle and 10 tonnes capacity rear axle, for a rated 15 tonnes GVM.

The heavier-duty T-Way 4×4 model was powered by either a 9.7-litre 265kW/1650Nm diesel six, with a 12-speed automated manual transmission, or a 13-litre 302kW/2100Nm diesel six, with 16-speed ATM. Both truck models are rated at 20.5 tonnes GVM.

The T-Way 6×6 was powered by the 13-litre/16-speed powertrain, but with uprated outputs of 331kW/2200Nm.

Both 4×4 and 6×6 variants had an eight-tonne-rated front axle and 13-tonnes-each rear tandem, for 32 tonnes GVM.

Although based on the road-going S-Way truck range, the T-Way AWD models had different specifications, with fewer electronic driving aids – no AEB or lane-keeping assist, for example – and drum brakes. However, they did have cruise control, EBS/ABS/ASR, transmission retarder, engine brake and hill-holding function.

Across-axle differential locks were fitted to all axles and the transfer case had a reduction ratio of 1.6:1.

We’d love to give you an on and off road report on the new T-Way, but we are talking about Iveco, aren’t we? They didn’t like our outbacktravelaustralia.com.au report on the trouble-plagued Iveco Daily 4×4, so we don’t hold out any hope of a T-Way drive.

Previous model – Trakker

Rated at 18 tonnes GVM, the new Trakker 360AD was the largest 4×4 available in the Iveco range, in 2016.

Powering the Trakker was Iveco’s proved Cursor 8 engine, featuring a variable geometry turbo and overhead camshaft design, with four valves per cylinder.

The 7.8-litre, six-cylinder unit produced 265kW (360hp), with 1500Nm of torque at a low 1125 rpm. Like other Iveco engines the Cursor 8 employed selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology at Euro 5 emission levels.

The standard manual transmission was a ZF 16-speed synchromesh box, with a  single-plate clutch. Optional was a Eurotronic 12-speed automated manual transmission.

The two-speed transfer case incorporated a driver-lockable centre differential, allowing full-time 4×4 operation and it had a low-range ratio of 1.6:1.

Hub reduction front and rear axles were fitted with driver-controlled differential locks.

When fitted with the standard Michelin 385/65R22.5 XZY3 front and Michelin 315/80R22.5 XDY3 dual rear tyres, the Trakker 4×4 had 380mm of ground clearance under the front axle and 316mm at the rear.

Parabolic leaf-spring suspension combined load carrying ability with superior articulation and improved ride comfort.

Braking was front and rear drums, with ABS and EBL (Electronic Brakeforce Limitation) and ASR (Anti-Skid Regulation).