Cheshire-based specialist vehicle company Rojac (UK) Ltd has recently taken delivery of its fifth DAF LF55 from North West Trucks Liverpool. The company, which has operated since 2006, will put the 300hp skip loader into operation at a prominent Blue Chip company.
Phil Bourne, Transport Manager at Rojac, said, “Rojac is able to offer a wide range of vehicle solutions to sites throughout the UK. Our customer required a vehicle that could carry waste material across its Northwich sites in a safe and effective manner. Based on our previous experience with DAF products, the FA.LF55 was the obvious choice.
“We looked at other manufacturers but DAF came out on top again with the LF. The two things that set the vehicle apart are the steel front bumper and the high clearance around the front and the steps. We found that other manufacturers put too much plastic under the front for skip work. Strengthening our decision was the LF’s excellent turning circle and lock making it extremely manoeuvrable in the tight spaces of the yard.”
DAF LF55 from North West Trucks for Northwich facility
January 30th, 2012
New, Cheaper Iveco Eurocargo Model Announced
January 13th, 2012In a move to increase competition in the highly competitive 7.5 tonne market Iveco have launched a lower-priced version of the Eurocargo designed to appeal to tradesmen and local retailers. The Eurocargo 75E14 – available in the UK from January 2012 – has been tailored specifically to suit lower mileage applications.
The principal difference in specification is a five-speed manual gearbox matched to a 140 hp version of the proven 3.9 litre FPT Industrial tector engine (as opposed to the standard 75E16, which features an automated transmission and 160 hp engine).
Keltruck’s LEZ Service on Song | Scania Trucks |
January 12th, 2012Midland based haulage company, Solihull Transport, have recently ensured flexibility within their fleet by converting three of their twenty vehicles with particulate filters to reduce PM emissions to Euro 4 levels, as per the new LEZ regulations enforced from 3rd January 2012.
The three Scania R-Series, a 2004 R 470 6×2/4, a 2006 P230 4×2 and a 2005 R124 6×2/4 to be converted by Keltruck Willenhall. These vehicles were selected for conversion because they fell just outside the threshold for PM emissions.
Keltruck Willenhall delivered both on quality of work and within a tight timeframe. Neil Crossley, Managing Director of Solihull Transport comments:“We are always happy with the service we receive from Keltruck. We are especially happy with our conversions as Keltruck Willenhall accommodated us at such short notice.”
Hundreds of MAN TGX Trucks Bought by Ford
January 12th, 2012
MAN Truck & Bus is providing 185 MAN TGX 26.440 BLS 6×2 tractor units to Ford Motor Company. The vehicles will be leased to Ford for a period of five years. A change of equipment package has also been agreed, meaning a further 185 units will be delivered in 2013 to replace the fleet. In total, the order volume comprises 370 vehicles. This order is one of the biggest received by MAN Truck & Bus in Great Britain in recent years. The MAN TGX tractors will go into operation at Ford’s Transport Operations facilities in Dagenham, Halewood, Bridgend and Southampton.
Loads of Crane Trucks Added
January 11th, 2012Just added to the Trucklocator database is a series of crane trucks based on the popular DAF LF series of trucks. Specific models available are the:
DAF LF 45.150 Dropside with Crane
DAF LF 55.160 Dropside with Crane
DAF LF 55.220 Dropside with Crane
DAF CF 65.290 Dropside with Crane
Plus the bigger brother to the LF Series DAF - the DAF CF 75.310 Dropside with Crane
Available for viewing in Leicestershire, these trucks are available with a wide choice of cranes, including:
Atlas 125.2
Atlas 3008
Atlas AK 3500
Palfinger PK 1200
The trucks are avaialble from 7.5 tonnes GVW right up to 15 tonnes GVW and are painted in dark green.
MAN TGS SIX AND EIGHT WHEELERS FROM MV MAN TRUCKS
January 11th, 2012Kent-based earth disposal and aggregates tipper operator, Ardula Ltd, has added two new MAN multi-wheel tippers to its 21-strong muck-away fleet. A MAN TGS 35.400 8×4 and TGS 26.360 6×4 are already in service and are equipped with Thompson Loadmaster bodies, hydraulic tailboards and Edbro front-end tipping gear.
On site driver training was also provided for Ardula through the MAN ProfiDrive package; designed to enhance an economic driving style and minimise vehicle wear and tear.
The decision to select MAN was due in part to the excellent reputation and proximity of local MAN Truck Centre, MV Trucks in Maidstone.
DAF CF75 cements its position in Lafarge fleet | DAF Trucks |
January 11th, 2012Building materials supplier Lafarge took delivery of 12 new 360hp DAF CF75s concrete mixers. Nick Elliott, national transport manager at Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete UK, said, “Lafarge is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of building materials and it is important to us that we have reliable and safe trucks operating at all times. The DAF CF75s were chosen because they provide a cost-effective solution and a best-fit for our particular operation. The CF is a proven product and it is also hugely popular with our contractors”.
Fifteen flagship DAF Trucks XF105 Deal from Lancashire DAF
January 11th, 2012DAF Trucks fan for the past 10 years, trans-European logistics specialist GBA Services has taken delivery of fifteen new DAF XF105 Super Space Cab tractor units. Fully wrapped in vinyl with the company’s new livery, they have been supplied through dealer Lancashire DAF.
All 4×2s plated at 40 tonnes, and hauling 4.0m-high tri-axle straight-frame trailers, the 460hp newcomers are destined for doubled-manned international work transporting electrical and automotive parts. Fitted with AS-Tronic automated gearboxes, DAF engine brakes and side skirts, each will cover up to150,000km per year over the next five years.
DIAMOND H’s FIRST VOLVO FH FROM THOMAS HARDIE
December 19th, 2011To meet rising demand from the sector generally, and wind farm construction companies in particular, heavy lifting specialists Diamond H Transport have invested in a new Volvo FH-500 Heavy Haulage 8×4 tractor unit equipped with a FASSI F1500XP crane.
This is the company’s first-ever Volvo and was supplied by Thomas Hardie Commercials. The tractor unit and its dedicated trailer are plated for operation at up to 70 tonnes GCW under STGO Cat 2 regulations.
According to Diamond H Transport Managing Director Steve Holding, the heavy duty FASSI F1500XP crane fitted to the new FH is one of only three currently operating in the UK.
Classic Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Opening of bypass
December 17th, 2011A pair of classic Mercedes-Benz trucks were the first vehicles to venture onto a long-awaited, £35.5 million bypass at Sittingbourne in Kent, which finally opens to the public on Monday (19th December).
Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer Sparshatts of Kent has been in the forefront of a campaign launched more than 30 years ago to secure the town’s Northern Relief Road.