Travis Perkins builds green credentials with Euro 5 Fuso Canter10 September 2010

Builders' merchant Travis Perkins has become one of the first in Britain to buy the new, low-emission EEV Fuso Canter light truck.

The firm has already taken delivery of seven 3.5-tonne Canter 3C13s and has a further seven on order from Wellingborough-based Mercedes-Benz dealer Intercounty Truck & Van.

All have alloy dropside bodies fabricated by Newland Coachworks of Northampton and 500kg DEL Slimjim column tail-lifts. Power comes from a 130hp 3.0-litre diesel delivering 300Nm of torque, and meets Euro 5 emissions limits and the EEV (Enhanced Environmentally-friendly Vehicle) standard. That is matched to a new, six-speed manual gearbox.

Group transport operations manager Liam Holland explains that Travis Perkins went for the Canters after running a demonstration unit supplied by Intercounty. "We've been using that vehicle in Scotland for the last two years and it hasn't missed a beat," he says.

"The Canter has a strong, robust chassis and we know from our experience that it's very reliable. With the body and tail-lift fitted, the truck still has a very competitive payload of just under a tonne. Importantly, it also offers an exceptionally high, 3.5-tonne towing capability, which makes it particularly attractive for operation within our tool hire business," he adds.

Holland also says that the Canters' three-year, unlimited mileage warranty was "very reassuring".

Meanwhile, he explains that the 32 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 313CDI vans he bought from Intercounty earlier this year were bought for their "great all-round package". The Sprinters are in service with Travis Perkins' City Plumbing Supplies and Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery divisions.

Author
Brian Tinham

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