The 3.5-tonne Canter 3C15 was supplied by Mercedes-Benz dealer Roanza Truck & Van. The truck is powered by a 3.0-litre engine, generating 148bhp and driving through a Duonic dual-clutch automated gearbox.
A stop-start system is included as standard.
The truck is fitted with an alloy tipping body with large lockable toolbox, built to the operator’s own design. Safety features include an engine brake, ABS anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, the ESP anti-skid system and a RISE (Realised Impact Safety Evolution) safety cell.
Proprietor James Berry established his company 12 years ago with a single vehicle. He now runs eight, but the new arrival is his first Canter.
“We’ve tended previously to buy vehicles based on 3.5-tonne van chassis, with a variety of tipping and pick-up bodies,” says proprietor James Berry.
“This time, though, we needed something a bit tougher, to work with a trailer that tows heavy machinery. The Canter is still in the same weight class but is much more robustly built – it’s a proper little truck.”
Berry continues: “Fully loaded it will happily tow another 3.5 tonnes. Importantly, handling and performance are both excellent, even at the maximum 7.0-tonne gtw... The Canter turns on a sixpence, which is really useful when we’re getting in and out of construction sites.”
He adds: “I’m delighted with our new truck. The Canter is everything I hoped it would be, while the service from Roanza has been first-class, too.
“As a total package, the Fuso Canter from Roanza Truck & Van was unbeatable.”