Volvo FH Aero tipper makes debut at Hurfords

The new arrival combines fuel-efficiency and top-of-the-range manoeuvrability, providing the Bristol-based family business with the ideal solution for its contract work with Dragon Asphalt.

Chris Hurford, owner of C J Hurford & Sons, said: “Our fleet is mostly high-end kit and we wanted something a little special again this time. It’s nice to know we have the first FH Aero tipper in the country. Where we are based, out on the Mendips, the terrain is very hilly and we always get good fuel on the Volvos, but this Aero should be even better.”

Supplied by Truck and Bus Wales and West, the eye- catching tipper is powered by a D13K Euro-6 engine which delivers 540hp and a maximum torque output of 2,600Nm between 1,000 and 1,450rpm, for great driveability, efficiency and performance.

The new FH Aero – liveried in the white and red colours of Dragon Asphalt – delivers substantial energy consumption and emission reductions of up to five per cent in comparison to a standard FH through a sleek, aerodynamic design. This includes Volvo’s Camera Monitoring System (CMS) which replaces the traditional exterior mirrors. As well as reducing drag and improving fuel efficiency, the CMS also increases the driver’s field of view to boost safety.

The tipper body was built by George Neville, and the paint job was completed by Merlin Car & Commercials with Naked Signs adding the vinyl. RBF Auto Electricals added a comprehensive electrical installation.

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