Wincanton expands fleet with 100 Renault Range T tractors

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Transport Engineer  /  June 8, 2017

Wincanton is taking delivery of 100 Renault Range T tractors – its largest order to date for the vehicle – after positive performance from previous Range Ts in its fleet.

The new 6x2 additions comprise 75 of the 11-litre Range T460 model and 25 of the 13-litre T480s. They began entering service last month and are working across Wincanton’s construction and general haulage contracts.

Efficiency, reliability and safety were the key selection criteria. “We’ve been impressed by the existing Range Ts on our fleet, which are delivering strong operating performance with excellent fuel economy,” confirms Carl Hanson, Wincanton’s group fleet director.

“The latest vehicles are highly specified with advanced technologies that promote more fuel-efficient driving and safeguard our drivers, their load and other road users, while increasing productivity and fleet utilisation.”

The new Range Ts come with Renault’s Optifleet Fuel Eco+ Pack, including Optivision which uses road topography to optimise gear shifting and improve fuel economy.

The construction vehicles are also fitted with Kuda LaserEye truck spoiler automatic adjustment system, which sets the optimum spoiler height and angle for every trip, providing further fuel savings. For added safety, the trucks are also equipped with lane departure warning system, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.

The vehicles are supplied on a three-year operating lease through Renault Trucks Financial Services. They will be maintained by Pullman Fleet, part of the Wincanton Group.

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