Brit-Tipp supplies commercial bodywork and ancillary equipment to local authorities, public utilities, fleet operators, chassis manufacturers and retailers throughout the UK.
Sales and marketing director Peter Dugdale said: “For example, 18 months ago, one of our customers, Biffa, needed a fast and flexible back-up collection service to cope with any missed/late collections or fly-tipping in the Winchester area. To achieve this, we required a reliable side-loading column bin lift with a short loading cycle and ability to tip directly into the back of the Isuzu N75 7.5 tonne N75 Isuzu which was specified for the job.”
To this end, Brit-Tipp looked to UK manufacturer Access XL, part of XL Global Group, for a range of applications across a range of industry sectors.
“We chose the Access XL BL150 bin lift because not only is it fast and quiet but also easy to use with household wheely bins and able to cope with loads of up to 150kg. It has a short loading cycle, lifting and tipping into the back of the vehicle, then returning to ground level in one smooth action - while the safety system continually holds the bin in place.”
Prewired with its own hydraulic power take off powerpack and optional cab switch, the lift is said to be easy to retrofit. Also, says Brit Tipp, the galvanised steel frame and parts protect against corrosion.
“We now have 10 in service,” Dugdale concludes. “The latest being for Dawson Rentals on cage tippers for local authorities. Certainly, we are bucking market trends and busier than ever. For its part, the Access XL lift has done a great job and continues to impress.”