The vehicles are a mixture of replacements and new additions for the company’s 60-strong mixed commercial fleet, which is primarily comprised of Isuzu vehicles. Working closely with TGS Group, the two 7.5-tonne rigids and four of the Grafters have been specified as versatile arboriculture tippers, with the remaining two 3.5-tonners featuring dropside bodies designed for specialist plant health care treatment.
Richard Trippett, division manager for Bartlett Tree Experts, said: “We’ve been coming back to Isuzu for more than two decades now. They’re reliable, hardy, manoeuvrable and practical – we’ve even got a few that have been in our fleet for more than 14 years that are still going strong.
“We generally specify the same Isuzu models; the chassis are ideal for our needs and have allowed us to work closely with TGS Group to refine the bodies, using a lighter design to maximise payload and performance.”
The specialist plant health care bodies feature two large water tanks, a pump and spray hose, plus injection tools for targeted treatment and care. The remaining six tippers include large tool pods directly behind the cab, with split rear barn doors to aid with green waste collection from a towed chipper.
All vehicles have been supplied with Isuzu Truck’s three-year, unlimited mileage warranty, which includes roadside assistance, and access to the Customer CARE team and national dealer network.
The eight new vehicles will operate from Bartlett Tree Experts’ locations around the UK. The vehicles will be on the road seven days a week, averaging around 20,000 miles annually and are expected to stay in operation for eight to 10 years.
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