The company provides scaffolding and related services to customers across the UK, with most of its work undertaken on construction and civil engineering projects. Deliveries are assigned to a fleet that also comprises five larger trucks – an 18-tonner and four 26-tonners – a couple of which are based on Mercedes-Benz Arocs chassis.
Director James Attridge said: “Ours is a very payload-sensitive application, so the fact that we can easily get 300 kg more on a Canter than any other 7.5-tonner we’ve tried – and a lot more than that, compared to some competitors – is highly significant.
“This attribute alone would incline us towards the Canter, but the vehicle has other benefits too. Our experience has also proved it to be very reliable, well-engineered and cost-effective to operate.
“The Canter’s compact footprint and exceptionally tight turning circle make it very nimble and easy to manoeuvre around city streets, where much of our work takes place. It’s also much less daunting a prospect for drivers stepping up from a 3.5-tonne vehicle, who might be put off by something that looks a lot bigger. We’re particularly pleased with the improved cab of this latest vehicle and eStar’s sales executive Andrew McCarrick, has looked after us very well.”
Attridge Scaffolding’s truck employs a 3.0-litre common-rail powerplant that is said to generate a range of 129 kW and up to 430 Nm of torque. It is paired with a Duonic dual-clutch automated manual transmission with Eco Mode, Parking and Creep functions. A compact exhaust system means the new model also meets the Euro VI – Step E emission standard.
All new Canters come with a three-year mileage warranty, but the family-owned operator has taken out additional ExtendPlus cover that provides a further two years.
Attridge Scafffolding’s latest Canter, its first from the new range introduced earlier this year, arrived via the Stoke-on-Trent branch of Dealer eStar Truck & Van, which also sells and supports Mercedes-Benz trucks – both brands are part of the Daimler Truck family.