Volvo trucks bear fruit for The Tomato Plant Company 03 October 2011

The Tomato Plant Company has added a new 500bhp Volvo FM 8x4 drawbar unit to its expanding all-Volvo trucks fleet.

As well as moving heavy plant and machinery, the transport company specialises in logistics for the entertainment industry, and delivers action vehicles and props for film and TV productions.

Going for the high output version of Volvo's 13-litre straight-six engine and its Globetrotter cab, the Tomato Plant Company has added a tri-axle Andover trailer and Fassi crane to the outfit for performance and flexibility.

Volvo's I-Shift 12-speed automated gearbox has sliced 70kg off the payload penalty and was also specified for ease of use and fuel economy.

"I've been working with trucks for over 11 years, but these will be a lot more fun," comments Tomato Plant Company boss Keith Williams. "There's the build quality, ride and handling characteristics, not to mention the image."

Author
John Challen

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