RTS Contractors adds 500hp 8x4 rigid tanker to its Volvo fleet

George Barrow
August 16, 2018

 

Uttoxeter-based waste and drainage firm RTS Contractors has added a 500hp FH13 8x4 rigid tanker to its all-Volvo fleet.

The FH, supplied by Hartshorne Motor Services, is fitted with a RTN Clayton Vallely high-performance combi vacuum tanker.

A Samson vacuum pump and a Speck jetting pump are also included in the specification.

The I-Shift automated manual transmission system includes PTO functions, and its powertrain assembly comprises single-reduction drive-axles with diff and cross locks.The latter bogie provides a 21-tonne design capacity.

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George has been writing about nearly anything with wheels for the past 15 years and is the UK jury member of the International Van of the Year and International Pick-Up Award.

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