Supplied by Crossroads Truck and Bus, in Hull, the two Volvo FE rigids are powered by D8K Euro VI engines rated at 316bhp driving through I-Shift automated transmissions.
The low height chassis are fitted with dropside scaffold bodywork, specified with a 9,000mm length and a width of 2550mm.
Previous experience with secondhand Volvo trucks meant that when it came to needing more payload capacity for out-of-town jobs, it was an easy decision.
“The 26-tonne Volvo FEs tick a lot of boxes for us,” says Malcolm Black, Altitude’s operations manager.
“We can deliver enough supplies to keep a team of scaffolders busy for days and the optional third cab seat means we can also move crew members if required.”
He adds: “The scaffolding equipment we carry is heavy, but when fully loaded the FEs will only be operating at around two thirds of their maximum gross operating weight. This means less wear and tear on the trucks and of course, keeps us right with legal compliance.”