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Volvo’s tandem axle lift is tailored to perfection for East Anglian Resources
East Anglian Resources of Whittlesey has marked 20 years in business with a new, customised Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit, equipped with Tandem Axle Lift and supplied by Alan Didwell, Transport Solutions Executive at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre East Anglia. The Peterborough-based waste wood ...
Nicol of Skene gets a lift with a second Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit
Established Volvo trucks customer, Nicol of Skene has added a second flagship Volvo FH16-750 tractor unit to its operation. The new arrival joins a fleet that includes a number of high specification Volvo trucks. Supplied by Richard Cochrane, Transport Solutions Executive at Volvo Truck and Bus ...
Manfreight take ‘gold’ with winning bid in Volvo Charity Auction for unique ‘Ailsa Edition’ FH16-750 – with stunning artwork by Matt Paint
In a ‘once in a lifetime’ moment that will never be forgotten by the 400 plus customers, dealers, and employees of Volvo Trucks that were present, Chris Slowey of Craigavon-based Manfreight placed the winning bid of £220,000 at a charity auction that saw him become the proud owner of a truly ...
Smiths of Gloucester get heavy with two FH16-750 6×4 tractor units
In order to meet its heavy haulage needs, Smiths of Gloucester has taken delivery of two Volvo FH16-750 6×4 tractor units from Truck and Bus Wales & West, Avonmouth. The two double-drive tractor units are plated for operation under STGO CAT 3 at a GCW of up to 125 tonnes. They are ...