UD Trucks in New Zealand are engineered for excellence from the heavy-duty Quon, the versatile Croner, to the returning Condor, as a multi-duty workhorse. As UD launches new models like the longer-wheelbase Quon and advanced Condor, operators gain capability, but also face growing compliance risks thanks to modern enforcement.
Overloading fines don’t just hit gross weight limits anymore axle group overloads, even when total weight is legal, are now routinely flagged by Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) enforcement. That’s where Loadsense onboard axle-group weighing can protect UD operators—across all models and suspension setups.
UD Model Overview & Loadsense Fit
UD Quon (Heavy-Duty Flagship)
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Models: 4×2, 6×2, 6×4, 8×4 volumes with 7085mm extended wheelbase for higher payload flexibility udtrucks.com.au
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Suspension options: factory fitted air suspensions with high load capacity; 8×4 chassis engineered for load-bearing efficiency NZ Trucking.
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Loadsense benefit: Real-time weigh scales using air-pressure sensors on air suspension models ideal for long-haul and heavy-duty builds.
UD Croner (Medium-Duty Workhorse)
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Configurations: Croner PK (4×2) and 6×2 PD, both with leaf-spring or air suspension options, offering flexibility in wheelbase and GVW combinations.
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Designed for urban distribution and Metro/regional runs.
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Loadsense benefit: Pressure sensors on air-sprung models; deflection sensors on mechanical spring setups ensuring precision across multilateral duty cycles.
UD Condor (Returning Medium-Duty Model)
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Launching mid-2025 for NZ with 4×2, 6×2, 6×4 options in both leaf-spring (4.6-6 m wheelbase) and air-suspension (6-6.9 m) configurations udtrucks.co.nz.
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Built with advanced safety features and strong driveline backed by UD Trust support.
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Loadsense benefit: Mixed-suspension compatibility ensures both urban tipper and highway configurations can be monitored consistently.
Why Loadsense Makes Sense for Every UD Operator
| Benefit | Description |
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| Axle Compliance | Avoid costly fines for overloaded axle groups, even when GVW is legal crucial with WIM enforcement. |
| Flexible Installation | Supports both wired sensors (deflection) for robust spring setups and wireless air-pressure sensors perfect for mixed fleets. |
| Real-Time Insight | Instant in-cab or mobile app data during loading, reducing risk and improving load distribution. |
| Cost-Efficiency | Beats weighbridge costs over time, reduces load rework, and protects fleet uptime. |
| Data Logging & Audit Trails | Enables proof of compliance, useful for chain-of-responsibility and permit audits. |
Samples of Applications & Scenarios
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Long-haul 8×4 Quon with air-ride: Use pressure sensors to measure tandem and tridem loads while loading high volume or bulk freight.
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Croner 6×2 with mixed suspension: Reliably switch between deflection sensors and air sensors depending on spec, avoiding guesswork across different assignments.
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Condor in municipal tipper role: Ensures legal axle loads on construction and urban job sites where access authorities enforce limits.
UD Trucks are designed to go the extra mile, Loadsense ensures they stay within limits while doing it. Accurate, compliant, and easy to use, Loadsense delivers confidence and peace of mind across UD’s full truck range.