kscarbel2 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Transport Engineer / August 1, 2017 Aggregates and bulk haulage firm Lime Logistics has taken delivery of its first lower cab Mercedes-Benz Arocs and says it will “definitely be going for the reduced height version” in the future. Supplied by dealer Sparshatts Truck & Van, the Kent-based operator’s new addition is a 32-tonne Arocs 3240 with alloy insulated asphalt body by Fruehauf, and joins its 28-strong fleet of double-drive tippers and tractors. The Arocs has a ClassicSpace M-cab with 320mm engine tunnel, sitting six inches lower than the other eight-wheelers. This, says the manufacturer, gives the driver 14% more direct vision from the cab. Dave Dixon, transport manager for Lime Logistics, praises the safety and operational advantages, adding: “We’ll definitely be going for the reduced height version from now on. “The ground clearance is still very good but it’s easier for the drivers to maintain three points of contact when climbing in and out of the cab, while being that bit lower also helps by giving them a better angle for pedestrian and cyclist observation.” The Arocs has a 10.7-litre, 394bhp straight-six engine [OM470LA] and is supplied with a Mercedes-Benz R&M contract. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Lime Logistics has high hopes for lowered Mercedes-Benz Arocs Commercial Motor / August 1, 2017 Lime Logistics has committed to buying low versions of the Mercedes-Benz Arocs trucks in the future, because of their improved in-cab visibility and easier entry points for drivers. The Sittingbourne, West Hythe and Tonbridge operator recently took delivery of one of the first lowered 8x4 Arocs units, which sits six inches lower to the ground. Transport manager Dave Dixon said: "We’ll definitely be going for the reduced height version from now on. “The ground clearance is still very good but it’s easier for the drivers to maintain three points of contact when climbing in and out of the cab, while being that bit lower also helps by giving them a better angle for pedestrian and cyclist observation.” The 3240 truck with ClassicSpace M-cab is fitted with a Freuhauf tipper body, with a 19,500kg payload. It joins the remaining 28 vehicles on Lime Logistics's fleet, comprised of tippers and tractor units. The truck was provided by Sparshatts Truck and Van. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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