The first concrete mixer truck in the UK said to meet the new European transport stipulations has been introduced to the fleet of Hope Construction Materials. The Renault Trucks Range C 430.32 X Load 8x4 with a McPhee Mixers 8m³ concrete mixer is said to be the first of its kind in Britain, and is built to the latest diesel engine emission legislation from the European Commission. The Euro 6’s diesel engine’s permitted mono-nitrogen oxide levels are reduced by 75% and promethium levels by close to 99% wh
The first concrete mixer truck in the UK said to meet the new European transport stipulations has been introduced to the fleet of Hope Construction Materials.
The Renault Trucks Range C 430.32 X Load 8×4 with a McPhee Mixers 8m³ concrete mixer is said to be the first of its kind in Britain, and is built to the latest diesel engine emission legislation from the European Commission. The Euro 6’s diesel engine’s permitted mono-nitrogen oxide levels are reduced by 75% and promethium levels by close to 99% when compared with the current Euro 5 standard.
The vehicle was unveiled at Hope’s recent concrete showcase event in Cardiff, Wales, in front of 50 Welsh building professionals. It will deliver a range of ready-mixed concretes and flowing screeds to construction sites across Wales and the south-west of England.
It has been bought and will be operated by P&T Woodruff Haulage Ltd, a contract haulage company working for Hope Construction Materials. This is the first of a series of Euro 6 editions to Hope’s expanding fleet, as it expands to meet the growing demand for ready-mixed concrete.
Brian Lomas, Hope Construction Materials’ regional transport manager says: “We are delighted that P&T Woodruff Haulage has added this exemplary vehicle to its fleet to deliver Hope’s concrete. The combination of first-class environmental credentials through the Euro 6 spec, and the maximum efficiency of the 8m3 delivery load, makes this truck a great match for our business and our values.”
Joint managing director of P&T Woodruff Haulage, Tim Woodruff says: “As business is booming, we needed to increase our capacity and the Range C was the natural choice. Normally we have a standard sleeper cab but because we are travelling further afield and need more flexibility we have specified a high roof sleeper cab with in-cab comfort extras.”
Peter Harris, Renault Trucks Cardiff, says: “It’s great to see P&T Woodruff Haulage take delivery of the UK’s first Renault Trucks Range C concrete mixer. They have been a good customer to Renault Trucks Cardiff for nearly three years and I knew Tim would be tempted to try our new Euro 6 truck from the minute it was launched.”
