UK first for Volvo FH Aero 500 6x2 tractor

Low Wheel UK’s latest acquisition is part of its ongoing expansion, with the business currently operating 10 trucks in total – eight of which are now Volvos – with aims to double the size of its fleet within the next year.

Mick Wheeler, owner, Low Wheel UK, said:

We’re always looking to progress as a company, so opting for the very latest product from one of the most respected truck manufacturers was a simple decision. In the few weeks our FH Aero has been on the road, it has already been warmly received by both our team and our customers. It is certainly turning heads out on the road.

Given that I’ve previously driven full-time myself, I know first-hand that Volvo Trucks has the best gearbox, reliability and fuel efficiency on the market – even before the FH Aero arrived. Pair that all with the superb backup service you get, and it’s a strong combination that takes some beating.

The FH Aero takes energy efficiency to a new level, with its optimised aerodynamic design and innovative features delivering emissions reductions of up to five per cent. The sleeker cab is 24cm longer than that of the standard Volvo FH, and features a bold, big and easily recognisable Volvo Iron Mark – the largest in modern times.

The FH Aero includes Volvo’s Camera Monitoring System (CMS) which replaces the traditional exterior mirrors, helping to boost aerodynamic performance further.

CMS also aids safety and visibility by increasing the driver’s field of view while delivering excellent visual clarity in rainy and dark conditions, direct sunlight and even when driving in tunnels. In addition, when driving with a trailer, CMS deploys auto-panning functionality to follow the rear of the trailer as it turns.

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