New Isuzu trucks for Fourwinds Garage

Newquay-based Fourwinds Garage has taken delivery of three new Isuzu N75.190 recovery vehicles, returning to the Japanese manufacturer once again following seven years of consistent reliability from its existing 7.5-tonners.

The new arrivals replace similar trucks from another manufacturer and join a 25-strong vehicle recovery fleet, which now includes eight 7.5-tonne Isuzu N-Series rigids. Featuring custom low approach slidebed bodies from J&J Conversions, the latest three to enter service will primarily be used to clear road traffic accidents and make long-distance vehicle deliveries.

Dave Henwood, managing director at Fourwinds Garage, said: “The most important thing for us when choosing a new vehicle is reliability and our experience with Isuzu has shown its trucks will always deliver that. So much so, over the coming years we will be looking to transition the remainder of our 7.5-tonne models to the Isuzu N-Series.

“The chassis is remarkably strong and the body we spec is equally tough. Combined, they are perfectly suited to the recovery industry. When you factor in the manoeuvrability and small footprint of the Isuzu, it’s the right tool for the job given the narrow, winding roads we often find ourselves working on here in Cornwall.”

The new vehicles feature a mix of manual transmission and Isuzu’s automated Easyshift, meeting the preference of individual drivers. On the road seven days per week, they are expected to clock up around 60,000 miles annually and should remain in the Fourwinds Garage fleet for six years.