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UD Quester GWE
6x4 tractor, up to 460 hp
The heavy tractor in the range, rated to 80 tonnes gross combination weight and 100 tonnes in selected applications. Kenya takes four ratings: the 350 hp GH8E, and the 10.8-litre GH11E at 420, 440 and 460 hp — the top two with the ESCOT-E twelve-speed automated manual.
- GCW
- 80 / 100 t
- Power
- 350 – 460 hp
- Torque
- 2,240 Nm
- Drive
- 6x4
Deciding between sizes? Compare with the Quester CWE — we hide everything they share.
We are not publishing a price for this model. Body, specification and finance structure move it too far for a single figure to be useful — we quote against your actual duty cycle instead. Customer support line 0800-720-797.
Built to your work
Versatile applications
The Quester GWE is supplied for bodying. These are the configurations Kenyan operators specify most often — tell us the duty cycle and we will quote the build.
Long-haul trailer transport
Container haulage
Cross-border transit
Abnormal and heavy loads
Body options
- Tractor unit (prime mover)
Specifications
Quester GWE technical data
Transcribed from published UD Trucks documentation — each table names the document its figures came from. Confirm the final specification of your build with your sales consultant before ordering — body mass reduces available payload.
Kenya line-up
| E5 Quester GWE 350 MT | GH8E 350 hp, Euro 5, 9-speed manual |
|---|---|
| E3 Quester GWE 420 MT | GH11E 420 hp, Euro 3, manual |
| E3 Quester GWE 440 AMT | GH11E 440 hp, Euro 3, ESCOT-E 12-speed |
| E5 Quester GWE 460 AMT | GH11E 460 hp, Euro 5, ESCOT-E 12-speed |
Engine ratings
| GH8E 350 (Euro 5) | 258 kW, 1,200 Nm @ 1,200–1,600 rpm |
|---|---|
| GH11E 420 (Euro 3) | 315 kW, 2,000 Nm @ 1,100–1,400 rpm |
| GH11E 440 (Euro 3) | 330 kW, 2,010 Nm @ 1,100–1,400 rpm |
| GH11E 460 (Euro 5) | 346 kW, 2,240 Nm |
ESCOT-E automated manual
| Gears | 12-speed, overdrive or direct drive |
|---|---|
| Input torque | 2,600 Nm |
| ECO-Roll | Disengages the engine to coast gradients under cruise control |
| PWR+ mode | Added performance for construction, with rock-loose mode |
| Brake Max | Continuous downshifting for fuller engine-brake effect |
Range overview
| Axle configuration | 6x4 tractor |
|---|---|
| Max GVW / GCW | 80 / 100T GCW* |
| Engine | GH8E |
| Power (hp) | 250 / 280 / 330 / 350 |
| Transmission | 9S MT |
| Rear axle | Single or hub reduction |
Specification source: ud-quester-kenya-specifications.md. If a figure here differs from your brochure, tell us and we will reconcile it against the manufacturer document rather than quietly changing the page.
Where to see it
Available at every TMD branch
Stock varies by location. Book ahead and we will have the model ready when you arrive.
