September 2005
Norwich-based concrete supplier Mix-a-Man has taken delivery of four 18 tonne Iveco Eurocargos fitted with Hymix mixer equipment.
Each of the new Eurocargo 180E24s are fitted with air-conditioning for optimum driver comfort and vertical exhausts to ensure the drivers can work around the vehicle without interference from engine emissions.
The specifications also include Iveco's own rear-of-engine PTO, which is fitted at its Special Vehicle Operations facility in the UK, thus giving ‘factory fitted’ peace of mind to the operator.
Commenting on the new fleet, Andrew Ward, Managing Director of Mix-a-Man, explains: “Our work involves making deliveries to customers ranging from major civil engineering companies through to the DIY market, and the Eurocargos cope effortlessly whether they are operating on major trunk roads or on a construction site.
“The steel front bumper and excellent ground clearance means that the vehicle is well protected when operating over rough terrain. Plus for ease of maintenance, the cab features rubber flooring and a plastic trim, enabling the interior to be cleaned effortlessly,” he adds.
Each of the vehicles have been fitted with Hymix LRD5C mixer bodies designed specifically to mix from dry batch plants, with a generously sized drum offering a cement capacity of up to 4m³.
The vehicles were supplied by Iveco distributor Norfolk Trucks, and replace three Iveco Cargos, also with Hymix bodies, which have led a busy four year life on the fleet. The new 18 tonners will be serviced and maintained by Norfolk Trucks, and are expected to cover approximately 15,000 miles a year.
They are powered by a 240 hp version of Iveco’s proven 5.9 litre tector engine, which develops up to 810 Nm of torque between 1,250 and 2,100 rev/min, driven through a nine-speed manual gearbox.
Like all Eurocargo models, these vehicles also feature ABS and an electronic engine immobiliser as standard, as well as a triple activation exhaust brake which can be actuated by the brake pedal, the exhaust brake pedal or by releasing the accelerator.