Aquila Truck Centres, has delivered 14 new Isuzu N35.125 Grafters into West Midlands-based Hilton Main Construction, with the company turning to the Japanese manufacturer for the first time following a search for improved reliability and better aftersales support.
Replacing older vehicles in Hilton Main Construction’s 90-strong mixed commercial fleet, the new Grafters feature a Brit-Tipp tipper body with steel underfloor for the transport of building materials, together with an ultra-secure tool pod designed to safely store equipment.
Alan Degg, Managing Director for Hilton Main Construction, says: “We had been slightly disappointed with both the performance and level of service we were getting from our previous vehicles, so we decided it was time to look for something different.
“The team at Aquila demonstrated how the Grafter could provide us with exactly what we were looking for – and they were right. We’ve been immediately impressed by the level of communication and support we’ve received, and the vehicles themselves have slotted seamlessly into our operation.”
With a towing capacity of up to 3.5-tonnes, the new Isuzu Grafters will be used to deliver materials and small plant, including mini excavators, to sites across the Midlands. On the road seven days per week, they will clock up around 12,000 miles annually and are expected to stay in operation for at least four years.
Mr. Degg continues: “Our drivers have been really impressed with them. The Grafters offer great visibility and certainly have some grunt, which is ideal as they’ll regularly be towing around two tonnes. We’ve already put them through their paces and they more than match the expected workload. Looking forwards, the plan will likely be to transition all of our 3.5-tonners to Isuzu.”
The new vehicles – each mounted with a dashcam for security and peace of mind – have been supplied with the manufacturer’s comprehensive three-year unlimited mileage warranty, alongside 24/7 roadside assistance, access to Isuzu Truck UK’s dealer network and its dedicated Customer CARE team.
Hilton Main Construction, a family business founded in 1989, offers civil engineering works, grab hire, aggregate delivery, and additional maintenance services across Birmingham, Dudley, Staffordshire, Walsall, Wolverhampton, and the surrounding areas.