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8x2 Trucks for Sale (42)
There are always plenty of used 8×2 trucks for sale at Truckpages. These trucks are typically used for moving plant machinery and often are fitted with cranes – the extra axle means that the truck still has an acceptable payload compared to using a 6×2. The most common 8×2 configuration is a rear lift and steer axle with another steering axle behind the cab. This helps with applications like a front-mounted crane, for example. Another option is an 8×2 ‘Tridem’ with three axles at the rear, the drive axle sandwiched between the two steering axles. These are useful for applications that may require a rear-mounted crane. It makes the 8×2 highly manoeuvrable.
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Company’s First Ever Truck is New Volvo FH
Renewable energy supplier Think Hire has put its first ever truck on the road – taking delivery of a new crane-equipped Volvo FH 460 8x2 rear-steer rigid to help the business keep pace with growing demand. The FH will be used to deliver the company’s own range of solar generators, renewable power and site establishment products to its nationwide customer base. Ian Potiatynyk, Head of Contract Delivery at Think Hire, says: “We are a relatively new company but have expanded quickly and, as the interest in our products has grown, we felt it was the right time to make an…
MirrorCam Seals Mercedes Arocs Deal
South Yorkshire-based structural steel specialist MJ Hughes has added the first truck with MirrorCam to its all-Mercedes-Benz fleet – the 8x2 Arocs will spend much of its time in London, where the manufacturer’s alternative to conventional mirrors is officially recognised for its contribution to safety by Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard scheme. Supplied by Northside Truck & Van, the vehicle has a ClassicSpace L-cab sleeper for which Auto Electrics Group, of Bradford, fitted a full complement of cameras that provide 360 degree visibility. The Arocs is finished in MJ Hughes’ recently updated silver and grey livery, with Alcoa Dura-Bright…
69-Strong Scania Fleet Supplied by Keltruck
Lutterworth, Leicestershire based Nationwide Platforms has turned to Keltruck to equip its fleet with Scania vehicles. The UK’s largest provider of powered access equipment has taken delivery of 69 Scania vehicles supplied by Keltruck. Comprising a mix of 19 rigids and 50 tractor units, these are the first Scania vehicles to be operated by the company. The impressive UK fleet was supplied by Tony Biddlestone, Account Manager at Keltruck. The rigids selected by Nationwide Platforms are all P 410 B8x2*2 rear-steers equipped with flat bodies with beaver tails and winches Commenting on the deal Tony said: “Since the start of…
Rear Steer 8×2 Volvo FH Replaces 6×2
Volvo now have 100% of Arnold Plant Hire’s fleet of three trucks after a competitor brand was ousted in favour of an 8x2 FH Globetrotter. The older six-wheeler has been replaced with a new Volvo FH 420 Globetrotter 8x2 rigid, featuring an electro-hydraulic steered rear axle to maximise manoeuvrability when delivering to sites with limited access. Supplied by Paul McNicholas, Customer Solutions Manager at Thomas Hardie Commercials, the vehicle has been mounted with a Sterling GP plant body with beavertail, plus a winch for loading and unloading plant. It also benefits from a full working at height system along both…
New DAF CF480 Tridem for Tight Spots
If you need the manoeuvrability of a 6x2 but with a 32 tonne gross vehicle weight then take a leaf out of timber and builders’ merchant, North West Timber Treatments (NWTT) and consider the specification of an 8x2 with a ‘Tridem’ configuration instead of the more common two axles at the front and two at the rear. Additional equipment fitted to the truck includes Hiab crane and a specialist body designed and fitted by Forshaw Engineering. The vehicle was supplied by local DAF Dealer, Lancashire DAF. New truck fitted with Hiab crane and purpose-designed body from Forshaw Engineering The new…
