As part of the family-run Tippers Builders Merchants organisation, Tippers Tool Hire have seven locations across the Midlands, and these latest two Isuzu 7.5 tonne beavertail trucks are joining four other similar specification Isuzus that have been in the company’s fleet since 2016, working out of depots in Birmingham, Lichfield, Uttoxeter, Stoke-on-Trent and Kidderminster.
“Since we acquired our first Isuzu four years ago, they have proven themselves to be extremely fuel efficient, with an excellent payload capacity. Most importantly, the specification of the Isuzus ensures that they are ULEZ compliant, enabling us to deliver to all areas, including the Birmingham Clean-Air Zone,” said Alan Elsworthy, tool and plant hire manager, Tippers Tool Hire.
Elsworthy continues: “As our tool and plant hire division continues to expand, upon fleet renewal we will definitely be looking to add further Isuzu 7.5 tonne trucks to the fleet, based on their excellent operational performance. Our drivers really enjoy driving the Isuzu trucks and, by specifying the Easyshift automatic gearbox, the trucks are extremely easy to drive, both on local deliveries and further afield. The low-entry cabs also make access very simple, as well as giving great visibility when out on the road.”
Supplied by local ITUK dealer, Allports Garages trading as Isuzu Central in Stoke-on-Trent, the two latest Isuzu N75.190(E) rigid trucks have been specified with Shawtrack low profile beavertail bodies and will be covering approximately 38,000 km per annum.
Tippers estimate that both these new trucks will be in their hire fleet for up to eight years, with all ongoing maintenance and inspections handled by Isuzu Central during that period. “We have a great partnership with Isuzu Central. From ordering to collection of the trucks, the service from them was fantastic, even down to arranging the installation of vinyl graphics and branding to ensure that the vehicles were ready to work from the moment they were on site. It also helps that Isuzu Central is closely located to our Lichfield head office, which makes it perfect for vehicle inspections and routine maintenance,” adds Elsworthy.
Tippers is a family run builders’ merchant with 12 branches across the Midlands. Within the business, the Tippers Tool Hire Division has seven locations. Overall, the firm currently operates over 73 LCV’s and HGV’s, covering vehicles from 3.5 tonne dropsides and 7.5 tonne beavertail trucks up to 18 tonne rigids and 44 tonne tractor unit/trailer combinations.