News

13 September 2024 - ESTEPE

Mercedes-Benz Arocs 7-axle for concrete pump

The ultimate end result of adding axles. In this case, we started with an Arocs 8×4 and added 3 axles, resulting in a 14×4. A chassis extension and wheelbase modification were necessary. By mounting 1 pusher axle and 2 tag axles, this 7-axle vehicle was created. The steering system and… read more

6 September 2024 - ESTEPE

ESTEPE at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover

This year, ESTEPE will once again be represented at the IAA in Hannover, Germany. During the IAA, we will be happy to update you on the developments at ESTEPE and our wide range of products in the field of axles, cabin and chassis modifications. Through presentations, photos, videos and animations… read more

23 August 2024 - ESTEPE

Iveco S-Way Chassisdrop + EML

ESTEPE recently developed a new variant specifically for the truck transport segment. We have equipped an IVECO S-Way with a “chassisdrop” and EML axle. This combination makes the truck perfectly suited for transporting trucks. In collaboration with the customer and bodybuilder, the specific requirements were mapped out and the concept… read more

9 August 2024 - ESTEPE

GSR2 : ESTEPE Solutions & Certificates

As is widely known, the EU General Safety Regulation GSR2 (General Safety Regulation) will come into force in July 2024, making advanced safety features (ADAS: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) mandatory for new vehicles sold/registered on the European market. As a 2nd phase truck manufacturer, ESTEPE must also comply with all… read more

26 July 2024 - ESTEPE

2024: Record number of Truck modifications by ESTEPE

The demand for ESTEPE’s More Truck services, as an extension of the truck manufacturers and support for the European bodybuilding industry, continues to grow. In 2024, we will carry out a record number of 2600 truck modifications and our More Truck Team has now passed the 125-employee mark. To facilitate… read more

5 July 2024 - ESTEPE

Automotive Engineering: ESTEPE’s Team & Tools

The ESTEPE More Truck Team now consists of 16 Engineers with various disciplines (Research, Development, Testing, Project, Product, Application, Process and Homologation). Automotive Engineering has become indispensable in the design and development of the current truck modifications at ESTEPE. At ESTEPE, new products are tested in advance for technical feasibility… read more

21 June 2024 - ESTEPE

Large series of Volvo FL CrewCabs with 3-point safety belts

A great example of a product where ESTEPE adds just that little bit more to a truck, so that this truck can be used more widely. With this adjustment, ESTEPE replaces the standard 2-point belts with approved 3-point belts. Sometimes there are certain requirements from a customer that mean the… read more

7 June 2024 - ESTEPE

Moving traction batteries for side loaders for refuse and recycling collection vehicles

In close cooperation with the truck manufacturer, ESTEPE has moved the high voltage battery packs on the side of the chassis to a position behind the cabin for a series of vehicles. The customer requested a vehicle with the left side of the chassis “free of components”, for the construction… read more

31 May 2024 - ESTEPE

Safeguard introduces new QR safety signs and emergency response app at ESTEPE.

‘Safety is actually the most important thing. That is, in addition to making quality, priority number one. We have to deal with a lot of people here. We are also working with large, heavy materials. So we have a lot of things that we have to take into account’, says… read more

17 October 2022 - ESTEPE

ESTEPE and Truckland introduce Narrow DAF LF 2.2

In collaboration with DAF and Truckland, ESTEPE has developed a special version of the DAF LF; a so-called DAF LF narrow gauge 2.20 meters wide and a GVW up to 29.5 tons, or the DAF LF 2.2. This vehicle is considerably narrower than the standard LF, which makes the vehicle… read more