Evans Transport returns to Volvo with FH Classic truck 18 June 2013

Four 'Classic' Volvo FH13-500 6x2 mid-lift tractor units, fitted with Globetrotter XL cabs, are the latest of several such units to join the 140-strong fleet at Evans Transport.

More than 20-years ago, the operator had close ties with the Volvo product. But the acquisition of another dealer outlet meant that the allegiance to Volvo was gradually phased out.

"In the interim there have been some issues with other makes in areas such as fuel consumption, reliability and residual values," admits Nigel Evans, managing director of Evans Transport and Seymour Transport. "We have high expectations that the Volvos will address some, if not all of these areas."

The combination of the vehicle's 13-litre engine, producing 500bhp, and I-Shift gearbox is considered by Volvo "the ideal driveline for vehicles that will have to negotiate the hilly areas of Devon and Cornwall as well as the country's motorways".

Three of the 'Classic' FHs will be used on general haulage work. One has been retro-fitted with a PTO and pump and will operate with bulk tipping trailers.

Author
John Challen

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