Two becomes one for Hambleys Volvo rigid truck 01 August 2012

Two becomes one for Hambleys Volvo rigid truck

A new Volvo FM 6x2 rigid, specified to the requirements of family-owned agricultural machinery dealership Hamblys, is doing work that previously required two vehicles, according to managing director Steve Barrett.

Supplied by Truck and Bus Wales & West, and serviced by Stuarts Commercials of Exeter, the Volvo truck is designed to carry a wide range of agricultural machinery, sold by the company throughout the South West of England.
Specifications include a Volvo D11C engine rated at 370bhp matched to an I-Shift, two pedal fully-automated gearbox, and rear-steer axle for improved manoeuvrability.

A nine-tonne front axle, equipped with 385/65R22.5 tyres, is in place to take the extra weight imposed by the front-mounted Fassi self loader.
"There were several reasons for choosing the Volvo," explains Barrett. "But fundamentally we decided after looking around the market that the Volvo offered the best overall combination of quality and affordability."

The bespoke platform beaver-tail body, cheese-wedge loading ramps and Fassi F-235A crane, supplied and fitted by S W Commercials of Redruth, ensure that loading and unloading the Claas machinery is both faster and simpler than was possible with the company's previous vehicles.

"Everything is quicker and easier now," says driver Kevin Locke, "With this set-up, loading and unloading just about any of the machines we handle is generally a one-man job. The truck is just superb. I can't fault it.
"I was a little wary at first about having an automatic gearbox, because of the tight places we have to squeeze in and out of, but the I-Shift actually offers more control than you get with a clutch pedal."

Author
John Challen

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