HN Sillifant lauds dual purpose FM tipper 07 June 2011

West country operator HN Sillifant has taken delivery of a Volvo FM 8x4 tipper designed for dual-purpose haulage.

The Davidstow, near Camelford, Cornwall-based firm is using the truck to transport loads ranging from dense, heavy sand to lightweight but bulky sawdust.

Derek Sillifant says the decision to go for a Volvo instead of another Iveco truck was down to his experience with anoyther second hand Volvo purchase. "I can count the times this vehicle has had problems on one hand – it's a truly remarkable truck," he says.

Powered by the 13-litre 460hp Volvo diesel, the new eight-wheeler features the two-pedal I-Shift automated gearbox, lightweight Alcoa wheels, beacons, spotlights and mirror guards. It has also been equipped with an aluminium Wilcox body, Edbro front-end tipping gear and a Dawbarn Hydroclear sheeting system.

"There's only one word to describe her and that's awesome," enthuses Sillifant. "Hauling out of Padstow at maximum weight is as good a trial as you can get with steep hills, a hairpin bend and unpredictable holiday traffic. It's effortless.

"Talk about a truck fit for purpose. The power-to-weight ratio is perfect. In fact she is so much on top of the job that she virtually drives herself. And I never even had to touch the Performance Mode control. I did it all in Economy Mode," he continues.

An on-board camera used to monitor the loading operation and act as a reversing aid, plus high-intensity rear strobes and an on-board weigher system have also been installed on his Volvo tipper.

"The weigher is invaluable when we're loading Padstow sea sand, because the same volume of material can alter in weight by as much as two tonnes depending on whether it's wet or dry", explains Sillifant.

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Brian Tinham

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