Romanazzi bodies for the UK
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ITALIAN-BUILT Romanazzi tipping bodies are to be marketed in the UK by Besco Bodies Ltd, Bedford Road, Northampton.
Sales will be aimed at the light end of the market and the company intends to specialise on the three-way as opposed to just rear-end tippers. The bodies, which have already been seen in the UK fitted to Fiat 0M55 and 75 models, will be fitted to all vehicle makes and are considered ideal for local council use.
Initially, bodies will feature all-steel construction though there are plans for the introduction of lightweight aluminium units. Romanazzi under-body tipping rams will be used throughout with Edbro or Telehoist pto and controls being specified until compatible Italian-built units become available.
Body capacities will range from 2.26cum (3cuyd) for the smaller vehicle to around 10.5ctun (13.7cuyd). Compared to current rear-end tipping bodies the Italian units are heavier — by around 60kg (1.2cwt) at the lightweight vehicle end and around 1 tonne (1 ton) at the heavy end.
Besco Bodies will be handling the servicing and spare parts for the UK market and eventually they hope to be making ' the bodies under licence.
No prices are available, but It is understood that they will he competitive.