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Mercedes beavertail trucks have never been very successful in the UK market. The heavy 8×2 trucks tend to be Swedish brands, whilst the lighter weight beavertails tend towards the market leader. This said, there are always small numbers of Mercedes Antos and Atego beavertail trucks for sale here at Truckpages – plus a choice of used Mercedes Sprinter beavertail vans for sale for good measure. Rugged and reliable, perhaps the Arocs will find a place as the Mercedes Plant lorry of choice?
Murphy has taken delivery of the first of six new plant bodies and four drawbar trailers from Andover Trailers, citing the versatile loading options and build quality as key factors in placing the order. All six bespoke-built, low-profile plant bodies are mounted to new 32-tonne 8×2 Mercedes Arocs chassis, with four featuring a front-mounted PK63002E Palfinger crane. Each of the four tri-axle heavy duty drawbar trailers offers a range of innovative loading solutions and will help to significantly increase payload capacity. Mark Olden, Logistics Manager at Murphy says: “Andover Trailers listened to our requirements and provided high-spec solutions to deliver…
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…