The Scania P320 is a high powered rigid for operation as a 6×2 at 26 tonnes GVW. Typical applications for the 320hp trucks are local, high payload operations – often with day cabs to boost payload. The P320 is well suited for refuse truck work as well as a crane truck – especially in XT ‘construction’ guise. As with all P Series, there is a choice of ‘Short’, ‘day low’ and ‘day normal’ cabs. There is also a choice of low, normal and Highline sleeper cabs -although it would be a very rare P320 that was fitted with a large sleeper cab. The latest P320 is powered by the 320hp, 9-litre Euro 6 engine capable of running on Diesel, HVO or Biodiesel with no reconfiguration. There is no EGR in sight for this truck, making the technology relatively straightforward, but you will need to keep it filled with Adblue as it uses SCR technology.
To do a job right, you sometimes have to think outside the box. That's what Manchester-based Lavelle Waste Services have done in the creation of a unique Scania recycling vehicle that they claim is the only one like it in the world. Since 2016, the sight of Lavelle Waste Services' striking green and white waste management and recycling vehicles has become progressively more frequent on the roads of Greater Manchester. That's because this local firm has enjoyed rapid, consistent and sustained growth from the day it began trading. Originally formed by Managing Director Craig Lavelle alongside his daughter and Transport…
Winter draws on. Gritters and spreaders are coming out of hibernation as new metal join the fleet around the country ready to battle with what the UK weather brings. The whole country complains that as soon as a drop of snow falls we come to a standstill but consider how it would be if the councils and their contractors did nothing about the problems of clearing the snow away. Martin Mitchell, Plant Procurement Lead for Sir Robert McAlpineReady for work on the M74 - Scania Gritters Reliability is Key Sir Robert McAlpine is already busy with preparations as the company…