Knutsford-based Marthall Tree Products has taken delivery of two new MAN TGS 26.330 6×2 rigids fitted with tailor-made bespoke 7.5-metre flatbed, alloy drop side bodies.
The 26-tonners are powered by MAN D15 9.0 litre, 330 hp (243 kW), six-cylinder, low-maintenance Euro 6e engines.
Directly behind the 2.240 mm wide TGS NN extended-day cabs and the body’s headboard, are Fassi F195A 1.22 xe-dynamic, 360-degree rotating 8.1-metre reach, 6.4 tonne cranes.
To ensure correct axle loading both vehicles have been specified with upgraded nine-tonne front axles and to enhance manoeuvrability and reduce unwanted tyre scrub, both vehicles feature lift and steer rear axles.
Both vehicles come equipped with Electronic Braking System (EBS) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Lane Change Support (LCS) Drivers Airbag, Active Brake Assist (ABS), Anti-Slip Control (ACS) ESP, EBA and ESS.
In addition, to improve visibility and security, the vehicles have been fitted with a comprehensive 360-degree camera and monitoring system.
They are subject to a two-year R&M package and will be serviced by MAN Manchester, based in Trafford Park.
Established in 1990, Marthall Tree Products supplies a range of timber products to local authorities, utility companies, the National Trust, fencing contractors and landscape gardeners.
Tom Turner, Operations Manager at Marthall Tree Products, said: “When we started to look at new vehicles, we decided to study the market to see what was available and importantly, what was suitable for our operation.
“After a few calls it was apparent that MAN not only knew their product strengths, but they offered balanced information and clearly understood our business needs.”
