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Scania Testing Light Tractor
• by Peter Lawton Scania may add a new Lightweight tractor to its range if a prototype performs well in trials. Derek Jones Commercials, of Northamptonshire, approached Scania......
Ladders Load Aid
• Easi-Load is a new roof-top loading system for ladders from BriStor of Stafford. The system works on a similar principle to a loft ladder to reduce the strain and danger in......
Pirelli To Sell Tyres Over Web
• Pirelli has unveiled a range of products, including an Internetbased tyre management and ordering system. This is designed to help operators maxImise tyre life, as well as......
Turbo-diesel Shaves Costs
• Ford has introduced a direct-injection turbo-diesel unit for the Courier and Fiesta vans. The 1.8TDdi engine adds £130 to the cost of the vans but is said to offer a 15%......
Magnet, The Kitchen, Bedroom And Joinery Company, Has...
than 40 new MANs from LOW Truck and Van Centre. So far 21 units have been supplied, ranging from 410hp F2000 Evolution tractors to M2000 18.224F rigids with box bodies and......
Wo Choice
Exel is taking delivery of 40 MAN 414 4x2s with automated transmissions after successful year-long trials. The three-pedal operation on the Eaton AutoShift box means drivers......
Drawbar Deal Boo Gases Has Acquired A Further 20 Oaf
850Fs for its drawbar fleet. The three-axle prime movers are designed to run at 41 tonnes but can move up to 44-tonne operation. The order is part of a 12-month programme to......
Tax Rebate Omega Logistics Is Boosting Its Fleet With 200
new 41-tonne tractive units. The company is taking a mix of Scania 280 6x2s, with Euro-3 engines that qualify for the VED rebate, and Renault Premium 400s.......