The relationship began almost 15 years ago, when Advanced KFS approached AL-KO Kober to buy a chassis conversion for its Ultra Car Transporter.
“That vehicle is still very much part of our portfolio, but the chassis has evolved and is now tailored to our requirements,” says Ian Knight, managing director of Advanced KFS.
“Our vehicles are also approved exclusively in the UK by AL-KO Kober and PSA for the conversion of low-floor traffic management, car transporter and lawn mower carrying vehicles.”
Designed for both capacity and payload, the 3.5-tonne gvw Ultra Car Transporter has an ultra-lightweight but strong type-approved chassis conversion, giving payload of 1,660kg.
The low-profile chassis solution also means Advanced KFS has been able to reduce the transporter’s overall deck height, enabling vehicles with lower front and rear spoilers to be easily loaded. Additionally, an extended wheelbase provides better weight distribution over the front and rear axles, and rear torsion bar suspension improves driving characteristics when loaded.
Depending on the customer specification, Fiat, Citroen, Peugeot or Volkswagen cab units are delivered to AL-KO Kober’s facility in Warwickshire where the chassis conversion is installed. The type-approved vehicles are then returned to Advanced KFS, where the specified bodywork is fitted and tailored to the customer’s requirements.
“The partnership with AL-KO Kober has meant that we can concentrate our design resources on producing solutions that are built without compromise and fit our customers’ requirements,” adds Knight.
“We simply couldn’t manufacture a chassis solution that is as well-engineered, cost-effective or lightweight a solution ourselves.”