Supplied by dealer Western Commercial, of Bellshill, the council’s latest additions are all 6x2 Econic 2630 models with straight-six engines delivering 299bhp via standard-fit Allison automatic gearboxes.
Eight have Faun compactor bodies and Terberg bin lifts; the remaining three have Titan bodies and lifters by CP Davidson.
“It was our experience of running the four Econics which we purchased five years ago that convinced us to switch the entire line-up to Mercedes-Benz,” explains Jim Bradley, Inverclyde Council’s transport and waste collection team leader.
“Those vehicles proved extremely reliable and well-built, with highly competitive running costs. The Econic is also very popular with our crews, who like the spacious, low-height and easy-to-access air-conditioned cab. The Econic is definitely their chassis of choice.”
As well as the Econics, the council has 10 Fuso Canter 7.5-tonners, also supplied by Western Commercial.