First Arocs joins Alpha Recovery fleet

Alpha Recovery is a UK-based specialist offering a wide range of breakdown, transport and heavy recovery services mainly in Northumberland, Tyneside, Wearside, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire.

The high-spec Arocs will be the cornerstone of Alpha’s operations and already the recovery company is considering adding another Arocs as part of its expanding fleet.

The Mercedes-Benz Arocs truck features a 15.6-litre 627bhp engine that delivers 3,000Nm of torque, with an 8x4 configuration with steel suspension. It is equipped with the Mercedes-Benz PowerShift automated gearbox, featuring 12 speeds and selectable driving modes (including rocking mode and fast reverse). The truck has a maximum gross train weight of 180 tonnes, which is just the job for recovering big trucks with trailers.

Alpha’s vehicle is also equipped with a Falkom FAW25000 wrecker system.

“We chose the Arocs because of our excellent past experiences with Mercedes vehicles,” said Michael Burke of Alpha Recovery. “This truck had to meet serious demands – and it’s exceeded expectations. The performance, technology, driver comfort and engine braking are outstanding. Plus it offers a fuel return we’ve not seen from other manufacturers.”