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OPERATOR VIEW Grahame Nicholls is commercial director for DalesTransport Services.
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a division of Cherwell Valley Silos, based at Banbury. Dales operates around 50 vehicles and more than 100 trailers, delivering animal feed as well as working on general haulage all over the UK.
"Paccar offers a good financial package and its support is close by We have an XF95 430, which scores high on comfort and safety Our drivers can be away for up to three nights a
week so cab si-71is important.Aerodynamics match our bulk trailers well and, with returns of 7.0mpg,fuel consumption is at the top of our expectations,but while the 12-litre engine is practical this one at 480hp is a bit over-powered for our needs.The automated gearbox appeals tome. It supplements some driver skills but its associated electronics put us more in the hands of the dealer. Well-lit non-slip steps give a safe entry to the cab. We could manage with a single bunk. I don't have any strong feelings on air conditioning except that it does eat up a bit of fuel-.
Tiansport supervisor Andy Smith adds; "There is more than enough room to stand in this cab.lhe bunk is the right shape and there is plenty of space underneath for my kit but the controls for lights and the heater might be better placed at the other end, normally furthest away from the traffic.The height of the bunk makes it comfortable to sit on. The auto box is better than others I have used.The gear change is very smooth and quick 480hp seems about right at 44 tonnes. It leaves a bit in reserve.
"The engine brake is very powerful too and in lower gears gives good control."