The Surrey-based operator’s new addition is a 32-tonne Volvo FH 460 equipped with a Hiab X-HiPro crane, which can lift payloads of up to 18 tonnes close to the vehicle and almost six tonnes when the crane is fully extended to 15 metres.
The NATO stabilising system provides secure 360-degree slew operation, with the extra forward-facing hydraulic legs maximising the reach over the cab, making it ideal for working on confined city sites.
As an official Hiab installer, MV Commercial carried out all elements of the build and customisation at its new Airdrie facility. The build team also liveried the unit and safety cameras, spotlights and beacons to the Euro VI truck to ensure FORS Gold compliance.
Nick Carter, NDC’s owner and managing director, says: “The combination of being able to lift heavy loads and the extra reach we get from the NATO legs enables us to tender for more specialist work in urban areas. Being able to safely lift loads over the cab is a major bonus as it can remove the need for manoeuvring in tight spaces.”
NDC’s fleet of 14 mixed-use trucks have all been supplied by MV Commercial.
Carter adds: “Delivery times from other suppliers can be anything up to six months, so we were delighted when MV Commercial could deliver in just six weeks. We’ve relied on them for more than a decade for our fleet, as they always have the right spec chassis in stock and can quickly tailor units to meet our specific requirements.”