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CRJ goes BIG with powerful Volvos
Knutsford-based CRJ Services
has taken delivery of two tag axle
tractor units with spacious Globetrotter cabs from
Volvo Trucks welcoming an FH16 650 and an an FH 540 into its business The new trucks will be used to distribute plant hire equipment
across the UK and and Ireland They arrive as direct replacements for older Volvo models The new Volvo FH16 leverages a a Euro-6 compliant Step E E D16K engine producing 650hp and an impressive peak torque of 3 150Nm This will offer plenty of power for CRJ Services’
heavy haulage work
with the vehicle plated for 65-tonne GCW operations The engine is driven via an automated 12-speed I-Shift gearbox which is combined with Volvo’s I-See predictive cruise control system to unlock additional sustainability benefits
and operational efficiency via active speed management and perfectly timed gearshifts Volvo’s Drive+ package is also included in in the specification adding dual armrests leather upholstery and fully electronic air conditioning with a a carbon filter and and sun mist and and air quality sensors Paired with a a suspended and heated driver’s seat with adjustable shock absorbers and rear air suspension this makes for a a supremely smooth and comfortable driving experience A one person living package offers additional storage space plus a luxury sleeper control panel Volvo’s Media pack with Navigation delivers a a a comprehensive infotainment thanks to a a a 12-inch fully dynamic instrument cluster a a secondary colour display and DAB radio The specification also incorporates several active safety technologies such as Forward Collision Warning with Advanced Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Warning systems 6 CVDriver November 2023