Iveco make the perfect trucks for conversions to dropside trucks. They are not expensive, which is perfect, as most dropside trucks find themselves on local distribution work and don’t travel large distances. The Iveco Eurocargo dropside is the most popular, although the smaller Daily is becoming popular at the 7 tonnes GVW mark. Scaffolders in particular are happy to opt for the Daily – we list these specialist bodies separately as Iveco scaffold trucks. The 4×2 Eurocargo will convert to a dropside up to 18 tonnes GVW after which point the Stralis takes over. These 6×2 or 8×2 dropsides are often fitted with a crane – again we list these specialist versions of dropside trucks separately as Iveco crane trucks
Builders' merchant Jewson has taken delivery of 178 Iveco Daily 3.5-tonne dropsides (35C14) to support its nationwide network of 250 tool hire branches. A combination of Daily chassis cabs with 3,450mm and larger 3,750mm wheelbases (35C14) for longer loads join a hardworking nationwide fleet of 1,600 commercial vehicles. The Daily’s up to 3.5-tonne towing capacity means generators and even earthmovers can be towed and delivered on site. Jewson Fleet manager Darren O’Donnell said: “These vehicles are an ideal fit for us. They can tow large items of plant like a JCB while also transporting cement mixers and hydraulic equipment. This…
The Ferns Group has taken delivery of four new Iveco Daily 3.5T dropsides (35C14) that have joined its nationwide fleet of over 500 commercial vehicles. A new contract with BT Openreach generated the requirement for four new vehicles capable of carrying equipment, piping, and other tools necessary for rigorous 10–12-hour installations of new telecoms infrastructure. And the Iveco Daily was found to be the best product for the mission at hand. Ferns Group provides extensive aggregate, surfacing, recycling, and utility services all over the UK with these vehicles being used to service contracts in Kent and throughout East Anglia. The…