▪ Torsus introduces a new third-generation Praetorian TG3 heavy-duty off-road bus with more than 50 all-new technical updates and options for 2024
▪ Built to operate at the tip of the spear and master the world’s harshest terrain and toughest environments, Praetorian utilises upgraded MAN chassis and powertrain, fully warranted and serviceable by all MAN suppliers anywhere in the world
▪ 1,150Nm 6-cyl MAN diesel engine, heavy-duty 4×4 off-road drivetrain, and 12-speed transmission; Praetorian effortlessly climbs 65% inclines and fords 680mm deep rivers
▪ State-of-the-art front and rear axle 19.5” disc brakes provide unmatched stopping power
▪ New rear air suspension and bespoke chassis/superstructure mountings transform handling, usability, and comfort across any terrain, in any weather conditions
▪ Redesigned cabin with a new dashboard, gear shifter, controls, buttons, and panels
▪ Uprated heating, ventilation, and air-con, and next-gen engine insulation improve comfort for driver and up to 34 + 1, with 14 seat configuration options available
▪ New 12-tonne 30-meter front steel winch cable to clear obstacles and cross ultra-challenging terrain
▪ Pricing for the new Praetorian TG3 starts from 225,831 EUR (GBP 192,112); the vehicle is available in Shell, Transporter, and Minesite specifications
Torsus, manufacturer of the world’s toughest, most-capable heavy-duty off-road buses, has unveiled the next generation of their flagship bus, Praetorian. A raft of more than 50 all-new technical updates and options for 2024 amp up the Praetorian’s class-leading ability to travel where others dare not tread, take on the toughest jobs, and safely transport up to 35 occupants comfortably across any terrain, in any conditions, anywhere in the world.
The Torsus Praetorian takes its name, and its indomitable character, from the legendary Praetorian Guard. An elite regiment of the Imperial Roman Army formed in 509 BC; the Praetorian Guard was essentially the world’s first special forces unit. Members were highly skilled veterans, hand-picked from the best army in the world for their superior fitness, unmatched combat prowess, and ability to keep a cool head in the heat of battle. Wherever the toughest and most important tasks were set – protecting the emperor, gathering intelligence, operating far behind enemy lines – only a Praetorian would suffice.
Torsus designed and developed the Praetorian 4×4 off-road bus to match to the ethos of Rome’s most famed and most feared regiment. Whatever the weather, whatever the terrain – mountain, desert, forest – and whatever the application – mining, rescue, defence – the Torsus Praetorian is engineered to operate at the tip of the spear, and to get the mission done, no matter how impossible. And now, in third-generation guise, the Praetorian lifts the bar even higher, once again setting standards that no would-be competitor can ever hope to match.
From the fully upgraded suspension, strengthened chassis, all-round disc brakes, redesigned cabin, uprated heating, air-con and ventilation (HVAC), improved maintenance accessibility, greater range of seating configurations and more, no detail has been overlooked, and no solution spared.
In addition, the unrelenting determination of Torsus to utilise the best materials and advanced manufacturing techniques contributes to the ability of the 8.7-metre, polymer-bodied Praetorian TG3 to transport occupants in even greater comfort and refinement than its predecessor. The enhancements to the Praetorian’s suspension and chassis also provide greater agility, enabling drivers to unlock better the maximum potential of the bus’s 1,150Nm six-cylinder MAN diesel engine, 12-speed transmission, and heavy-duty 4×4 off-road drivetrain.
Production of the third-generation Praetorian TG3 has already commenced, and the vehicle is already in service in markets such as Spain, Germany, and Ukraine. Pricing starts from 225 831 EUR (GBP 192,112) and the vehicle is available in Shell, Transporter, and Minesite specifications. The MAN chassis and powertrain are fully warranted and serviceable by all MAN suppliers worldwide.
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