Scania Australia capped off 2024 with its strongest heavy vehicle sales result yet, delivering a record number of new trucks to the market.
With 1459 new Scania heavy rigid and prime movers entering service in 2024, Scania now holds a market share of 8.5 per cent in the heavy vehicle sector.
“Our performance in 2024 marks a new high in terms of deliveries, and market share growth over 2023,” says Manfred Streit, Managing Director of Scania Australia.
“The Australian market now places greater emphasis on factors we have been promoting for many years: fuel efficiency, safety, durability and of course, maximum uptime, while it is undeniable that in a tight driver market, the comfort and premium features of our cabs assist customers in retaining their employees.
“We will continue to exceed market expectations as well as provide pathways to transitioning to a sustainable transport solution into 2025 and beyond. We aim to expand our Battery Electric Vehicle portfolio, as well as continue to focus on renewable fuels such as biodiesel and HVO, which can make a dramatic reduction in cleaning exhaust emissions from our highly advanced combustion engines.
“I am also particularly proud that Scania Australia is leading the introduction of autonomous heavy trucks within the mining industry globally, for both haul road and in-pit applications, and we anticipate seeing more of these vehicles arrive in Australia very soon. Additionally, in 2025 we will open our 10th company-owned branch in Hope Valley, south of Perth.”
Looking ahead to 2025, it will be a big year for the evolution of Scania’s product range.
Scania Australia Director of Truck Sales, Benjamin Nye, says they are looking forward to what the next 12 months hold for the truck manufacturer.
“For the benefit of our customers we will be adding new models to our range, as well as updated running gear, and new driver-oriented technology, all of which will combine to deliver an even more compelling offer to the market,” he says.
“Australian market feedback indicates our new Scania SUPER engine range has been over-delivering in terms of fuel efficiency improvements, even when compared with our previous generation of fuel-efficient engines. This helps to reduce operating costs, a vital business benefit when money is tight across the industry.
“Scania has 10 years of experience with Euro 6 emissions technology in Australia as one of the first to adopt this standard, and we have a broad range of proven solutions available for customers, particularly in the heavy rigid sector.
“And as transport operators seek greater efficiencies through the wider adoption of multiple trailer combinations, Scania offers a significant advantage with our low rev, high torque large-displacement engines, and of course, we are the sole supplier of V8 diesel power for on-road applications.”
