An ‘X’ registration plated which was originally purchased in 2000, the vehicle has recently been replaced by a brand-new 2013 Isuzu Forward N75.190 4 x 2 rigid.
The new medium wheelbase 7.5 tonner, now the third Isuzu working at the company, was specified with Easyshift transmission and a dropside body with a Fassi 65 rear mounted crane.
The body on the Isuzu also features an effective hand rail protection system for those occasions where it is necessary for the driver to operate the crane or work from within the truck body. It also has full Health & Safety approved steps for accessing the body.
The new Isuzu will be covering approximately 25,000 km per annum, delivering construction and specialist application hoists to Hoist-It’s customer base, predominantly in the North of England.
The original Isuzu NQR, nicknamed affectionately by Hoist-It as “The Beast’”because of its rugged uncompromising performance, will be staying in service with Hoist-It.
As financial director Gordon Gedling, explained: ‘Our first Isuzu is probably the best vehicle we have ever owned in the 30 years of being in business, giving us very few problems over the last 13 years. It just made common sense to get another Isuzu when the time came that we had to consider replacing “The Beast”. It would be absolute fantastic if we were to get another 13 years of similar performance from the new Isuzu.’
‘Longevity, payload and proven performance are recognised as the key operating benefits of the hard-working Isuzu product range,' added Keith Child, marketing director of Isuzu Truck. 'Hoist-It has experienced first-hand that Isuzu trucks really do work hard for their living and give customers a truly reliable and effective performance during their working life.'