Utranazz launches electric retrofit solution
First-Ever Truck Mixer Fitted With Ultradrive System On Show at Scot Plant 2026!
Utranazz, Concrete Equipment Specialists, has launched an electric retrofit solution for concrete truck mixers and commercial vehicles. The Ultradrive system is designed to replace the conventional upper-structure drive system on a concrete truck mixer, helping operators tackle common challenges in fleet operation such as high idle times, excessive fuel consumption, engine wear, emissions and on-site noise. By reducing reliance on the truck engine to power the mixer drum, the system promotes a cleaner, quieter and more energy-efficient job-site, with energy consumption reductions of up to 70%.
The UK’s first mixer fitted with the Ultradrive system will be showcased on Utranazz’s stand at Scot Plant 2026, Avenue G, Stand 5.
Designed as a lightweight, highly integrated retrofit package, the Ultradrive system offers quick installation and is compatible with most existing chassis, allowing straightforward integration into current fleets. Once the truck arrives on site and the engine is switched off, the Ultradrive system takes over to power the drum independently.
In trials carried out over a two-month period, a mixer truck with a 31,000kg GVW, 19,170kg payload, and 8m³ drum completed 818 operating hours. During this time, the Ultradrive system achieved 270 hours of engine-off operation, delivering a 30% fuel saving.
Conventional hydraulic upper-structure systems continue to present several operational and commercial challenges for fleet owners. Idling can account for between 36% and 70% of total operating hours, despite limited actual driving time. This contributes to unnecessary fuel consumption, higher maintenance requirements, increased engine wear and shorter service life. Additional drawbacks include higher on-site noise levels, avoidable emissions and reduced overall fleet efficiency.
The Ultradrive system is designed to reduce idle-related inefficiencies, lower operating costs and support a more sustainable approach to concrete transport. For operators facing increasing pressure to improve productivity while reducing environmental impact, it offers a practical route towards cleaner on-site operation without compromising drum performance.