Continental Landscapes has invested in a pair of 7.5-tonne Fuso Canters to help keep the streets of London cleaner.
Both 7C15 models – supplied by Intercounty Truck & Van – have been fitted with Tippa tipping bodies and Meshmaster wire cages, from Bristol's TGS Group.
Operating throughout the busy borough they are, according to Continental's national fleet manager Paul Rhys-Davies, perfectly equipped for the job.
"The Canter scores highly for this kind of work on several counts," he explains.
"For a 7.5-tonner, it's very compact, which means it's much easier to manoeuvre around congested streets. And though strong, the chassis is also very light – which means the vehicle offers an excellent payload, once bodied, of close to four tonnes."
Continental Landscapes specified its Canters with the Duonic. twin-plate, dual-clutch automated transmissions for their smooth shifting and economical performance.
Rhys-Davies points to its Eco Mode for fuel-efficient cruising, as well as parking and creep functions for low-speed manoeuvring.
"This transmission makes life much easier – and safer – for our drivers, who spend most of their working day in heavy traffic," he says.
"As well as relieving them of clutch work, the two-pedal set-up leaves them free to concentrate on what's going on around them."
The company has been so impressed with the new models that it has already ordered another pair of Canters.
