Western Tyres takes Volvo FH 6x2 tag drawbar rigid 01 November 2012

A Volvo FH 6x2 tag-axle rigid, fitted with a Globetrotter XL cab, full leather upholstery, and equipped with air suspension on both the front and rear axles has entered service at Western Tyres.

The truck is powered by the D13C 13-litre engine rated at 500bhp and driving through an automated I-Shift gearbox to a single reduction drive axle. As a drawbar, the truck operates at weights of up to 40 tonnes.

Supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West, in Avonmouth, the Volvo truck is also fitted with an Abel demount system and an Anteo two-tonne capacity tail-lift.

An air-operated VBG coupling was specified to hook up to drawbar trailers and the demount system is compatible with all of Western Tyres existing 30 bodies.

"We have operated Volvo trucks now for more than 30 years," explains managing director Paul Stephens. "For our 50th anniversary, we wanted something really special. We are delighted with the FH and it has inspired us to consider further purchases."

The new FH truck is expected to cover approximately 90,000km each year.

Author
John Challen

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