Demolition, construction and haulage firm Inkerman Hire Services has taken delivery of a Volvo FH16-750 8x4 rigid hooklift to haul plant machinery on a drawbar trailer.
Supplied by the Croydon branch of Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London, the operator’s new addition has a 5,600mm wheelbase chassis with Sleeper cab, I-Shift automated 12-speed gearbox, Dynamic Steering and rear air suspension.
Other features include a reinforced gearbox, and fuel anti-theft and anti-spillage devices.
Notably, the FH16 also has Tandem Axle Lift – an attractive feature for Inkerman’s operations, says Charlie Garnade, managing director: “We needed an 8x4 rigid configuration because we need to go off road sometimes.
“When we found out Volvo did a Tandem Axle Lift, it was an opportunity to have an 8x4, but only when we needed it. We don’t know anyone else that offers that choice.”