Supplied by Border Trucks, the three Renault Trucks T520 Highs 6x2 pushers have been added to a fleet of 12 vehicles.
The T520 Highs were selected following the successful introduction of two used Renault trucks, a T480 and a T520, into the fleet two years ago.
Director Mikey Kerr said: “I’ve always run a competitor manufacturer’s vehicles but Mike Carr from our local Renault Trucks dealer, Border Trucks, sold me a couple of used vehicles which have proved to be great work horses. So, when Mike suggested we try the new T High for our latest replacement vehicles, the impressive specification and overall package on offer was too good a deal to turn down.”
“Our drivers are out for up to 12 days at a time, so it was so important that they were on board with the new trucks and were happy to be out on the road in them,” Kerr continued. “To be honest, at the beginning, there was some initial scepticism about changing manufacturers, but this was quickly overcome after getting behind the wheel of the T Highs. They have seen first-hand how great they are and now all the drivers want to drive them; they have been both surprised and delighted by the vehicle’s performance and comfort.”
The Optidriver AT 2612F gearbox and automatic clutch is said to provide a maximum torque of 2550 Nm. The vehicle comes with a host of optional extras including Alcoa Dura-Bright aluminium wheels, fixed roof deflector, roof-mounted twin air horns, leather steering wheel, comfort air conditioning, 40L fridge, luxury insulated cab curtains, Roadpad+ and Eco cruise control with Optiroll.
M&M Kerr carries out vehicle inspections and maintenance at its own workshop building in Castle Douglas.