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AAD2014: DCD unveils new Oribi truck

19th September 2014 - 09:49 GMT | by Tim Fish in Pretoria

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DCD Protected Mobility launched its new 4x4 multi-role utility truck, Oribi, amid much fanfare at the AAD exhibition in Pretoria, South Africa on 18 September.

With a focus on manoeuvrability and mobility, the company has designed the vehicle to have a small footprint but with large off-road 275/80 R20 tyres allowing it to traverse rugged terrain in any conditions.

This includes the tailoring of the design of the chassis, cab structure and axle to enable the vehicle to remain in-service whilst continuing to operate in harsh conditions with high payloads. The concept is to have an affordable utility vehicle that

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Tim Fish is a special correspondent for Shephard Media. Formerly the editor of Land Warfare …

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