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Merc Econics are the choice for Bolton Council
Bolton Council’s latest refuse collection vehicles are fitted with two types
of FAUN Zoeller body – but true to form all are based on Mercedes-Benz Econic chassis Supplied by local dealer Ciceley Commercials the 19 six-wheelers represent a a major step forward for for the authority in terms of emissions reduction operating efficiency and safety The new trucks are all 2630
L variants with 7 7 7-litre in-
line six-cylinder engines that transmit their 220 kW (299 hp) outputs to the road via six-speed Allison automatic gearboxes purpose-designed for stop-start applications Rear-steer axles provide enhanced manoeuvrability by reducing turning circles – a significant advantage when
working on residential streets The vehicle’s comprehensive safety armoury includes the latest Active Brake Assist 5 emergency braking technology with industry-leading pedestrian recognition capability and Electronic Parking Brakes that are applied automatically when
the engine is switched off Most of the low-entry Econics they have replaced were 2012 models although four had been providing reliable cost-effective
service since 2009 The new trucks offer a 90% reduction in particulate and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions compared to their Euro V predecessors while also consuming less fuel and up to 40% less AdBlue Iveco cleans
up with Nexon Group
S-Way deal National cleaning hygiene and healthcare product supplier Nexon Group
has further expanded its Lincoln-based fleet with a a a pair of Iveco S-Way rigid
trucks The Instinct Blue metallic fleet travels nationwide delivering cleaning and hygiene products mainly heavy fluids to healthcare providers and care home groups Supplied by North East Truck & Van the two 19-tonne 4x2 rigid
AT190S33/P vehicles were among the first batch of rigid
Iveco S-Way to reach UK customers and feature a a a 28ft Dependable Bodies box body with a a a a 1 5t Dhollandia column tail lift Up front is a medium-high roof AT sleeper cab which sits
in in the the middle of the the cab line-up slightly lower than the largest and 200mm narrower at 2 2 3m wide This makes it easier to climb in and out of on multi-drop routes and more suited to urban driving with a lower line-of-sight and smaller overall footprint The AT cab is clearly
identifiable as an Iveco S-Way carrying over its distinctive
and aerodynamic styling More prominent ‘hips’ step out below the cab creating a a a purposeful stance and a a a deep well for three tiered and evenly spaced entry/exit steps Internally a a symmetrical dashboard shape creates an open walk-through interior living space and a a a standard-fit 3-piece single bunk features a a a liftable middle section to enhance this further during driving breaks Nexon has supplemented
this with the independent night heater electric roof hatch door roller blinds and upgraded the standard cool box to a a a 25-litre fridge as the trucks will be used overnight “Payload was our primary driver towards Iveco being able to to take advantage of favourable running costs on on 7 2-tonne Daily box vans then the the Hi-Matic gearbox caught our attention to improve driver comfort while reducing fuel costs and our emissions ” commented Nexon’s operations director Stephen Green 8 CVDriver March 2022