Acela Truck Company’s Monterra chassis is the most capable, versatile, and reliable wheeled vehicle solution available on the commercial market today. With 4x4 and 6x6 options available, the Monterra chassis delivers top-notch performance across a variety of industries from emergency management and disaster preparedness to mining, farming, logging, and even drilling.  

The latest industry to capitalize on the Monterra’s unique off-road capabilities are the drillers. The Monterra chassis is well suited for a variety of different types of drilling, including geotechnical, geothermal, environmental, RC exploration, water well, and more. Operating faster than the average crawler, the Monterra can efficiently traverse tough terrain to access drilling points that other trucks just can’t reach.

Derex, a Canadian company that specializes in water well, geothermal, and RC exploration drill rigs was one of the first companies to realize the need for a faster, terrain adaptable chassis to transport their drills. In response, Derex created the 1340-12X DR on the Monterra 4x4 chassis, and more recently the 1340-14X DR on the on the Monterra 6x6 chassis.

The Monterra chassis continues to prove itself as a game-changer across industries that demand rugged reliability and off-road capability. From emergency response to mining and now drilling, the Monterra’s unmatched performance and durability make it the ideal foundation for specialized work trucks. With companies like Derex leading the way in integrating drill rigs onto the Monterra chassis, the drilling industry is unlocking new levels of efficiency and accessibility on challenging terrains.

As more industries recognize the advantages of the Monterra platform, Acela Truck Company remains committed to providing high-performance, off-road solutions that redefine what’s possible in the field.  

Before becoming the Monterra, these chassis were originally designed for and used by the U.S. Military for their extreme off-road capabilities and durability. Despite significant wear and tear during their time in service, Acela Truck Company recognized the importance of having a vehicle with extreme capabilities in the commercial market, and after going through our Certified Reset Process, which you can read about in Transforming LMTVs: Acela's Certified Reset for Superior Performance, every Monterra chassis leaves our facility meeting our top performance standards. Customers who purchase a Monterra also have lifetime access to our LMTV OEM parts portal and AcelaCare After Sales Support.

There are several features that make the Monterra stand out from other chassis in the commercial market, including its cab-over design, 46-inch-tall tires, 22-inches of ground clearance, and its on-the-go central tire inflation system (CTIS). These features make the Monterra the ultimate chassis for taking on jobs on tough terrain, and why a variety of industries are opting to build their work trucks on the Monterra chassis.

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