Stanmore Quality Services (SQS) has taken delivery of 25 new Isuzu N75.150(E) trucks. The vehicles join a fleet of 40 7.5-tonne trucks after SQS acquired a 7.5-tonne Isuzu vehicle early last year.
James Gupwell, transport director for SQS, said: “I’ve always been impressed by the Isuzu product, so when the time came to begin refreshing our 7.5-tonners last year, the brand was top of our shopping list. As soon as we got the first trucks on the road, we knew we wanted to transition the rest of our 7.5-tonners to Isuzu as vehicles came up for replacement at five years old. This order for 25 is a significant statement of that intention.
“As a business, we place great emphasis on sustainability and minimising our environmental impact – which of course includes our vehicles. This is why we have turned to Isuzu, whose modern drivetrains deliver outstanding fuel efficiency and performance.”
The chassis cabs are bodied with an insulated tipping body from Southern Vehicle Bodies. The trucks will be put to work six days a week supporting road repairs for utility works and are expected to clock up around 30,000 every year. A three-year unlimited mileage warranty comes as standard and this includes roadside assistance. The vehicles are also fitted with camera systems and telematics packages. Service and maintenance will be handled by local Isuzu dealer DT Trucks.
Gupwell said: “We have been very pleased with how seamlessly the Isuzu trucks have fitted into our operation. They are compact, extremely manoeuvrable, and offer excellent load capacity, which makes them our go-to trucks for any urban work. They are also tough and durable, which is crucial in our industry; although if anything does go wrong, we know we can rely on outstanding support from the Isuzu dealer network.”
