Longstanding Isuzu customer Bartlett Tree Experts has taken delivery of eight new Isuzu trucks, continuing an almost 25-year relationship between the companies.
The vehicles, which include six 3.5-tonne automatic transmission N35.125(T) Grafters and two 7.5-tonne N75.150(E) trucks, are a mixture of replacements and new additions. They join the company’s 60-strong mixed commercial fleet, which is primarily comprised of Isuzu vehicles.
In partnership with TGS Group, the two 7.5-tonne rigids and four of the Grafters have been specified as arboriculture tippers, complete with large tool pods directly behind the cab and split rear barn doors to aid with green waste collection from a towed chipper.
The remaining two 3.5-tonners are equipped with dropside bodies designed for specialist plant health care treatment. These feature two large water tanks, a pump and spray hose, plus injection tools for targeted treatment and care.
Richard Trippett, division manager for Bartlett Tree Experts, said: “We’ve been coming back to Isuzu for more than two decades now. They’re reliable, hardy, manoeuvrable and practical – we’ve even got a few that have been in our fleet for more than 14 years that are still going strong!
“We generally specify the same Isuzu models; the chassis are ideal for our needs and have allowed us to work closely with TGS Group to refine the bodies, using a lighter design to maximise payload and performance.”
All vehicles have been supplied with Isuzu Truck’s three-year, unlimited mileage warranty, which includes roadside assistance and access to the Customer Care team and national dealer network.
The vehicles will operate from Bartlett Tree Experts’ locations around the UK. On the road seven days a week, they’ll average around 20,000 miles annually and are expected to stay in operation for eight to 10 years.
