Hard landscaping materials producer AG (Acheson & Glover) has laid firm foundations for future success by commissioning the first six Mercedes-Benz Arocs tractor units to enter service in Northern Ireland.
They pull new SDC dropside trailers with rear-mounted Palfinger crane grabs, and are being used to deliver paving products and bulk aggregates throughout Ireland.
The muscular Arocs range is purpose-designed for construction-related applications. “These smart new trucks are impressively robust and well-suited to the work,” confirmed Operations Manager Lyle Cairns. “They are also fuel-efficient and have been well received by our drivers, while Dealer Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI)’s Dungannon workshop is conveniently located.”
The new tractors are all 6×2 Arocs 2545 models with ClassicSpace cabs and advanced, 330 kw (450 hp) six-cylinder engines paired with smooth Mercedes PowerShift 3 automated transmissions. Not only are the Arocs AG’s first Mercedes-Benz vehicles, but in another ‘first’ for the operator it chose contract hire as the acquisition method. They are the subject of seven-year CharterWay agreements from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.
Mr Cairns added: “The customer support we’ve received from Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van (NI) has been exemplary – the Dealer’s Dungannon workshop team have been very helpful indeed.”
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