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Isuzu is Ready for Work
Isuzu has recently expanded and tweaked its Ready for Work range to suit a heap of trade applicationsThe company says that all the bases have been covered resulting in a range of trucks optimised to suit the needs of the ambitious tradie.
And with many models able to be driven on a car licence, and featuring two-pedal transmissions, they are just as easy to drive as the old work ute.
The N Series Ready to Work models feature modern technology, are specified at key wheelbase dimensions and pack the performance and payload to keep up with the biggest jobs, yet they offer the size and manoeuvrability that allows them to park them in your driveway.
There’s a model to suit just about every trade application, with class-leading engines and drivelines, spacious cabin interiors and carefully designed safety enhancements.
With its Ready to Work range, Isuzu has eliminated the body-builder waiting game, with all 12 models coming complete with factory-fitted bodies (all covered under the Isuzu warranty), ready to drive from the showroom to the work site.
Every model has ample storage space for your gear, a well-appointed cab and the feature-packed Digital Audio Visual Equipment (DAVE), making each truck a useful, comfortable and entertaining place to spend a day at work.
Here’s a selection:
Traypack
Aimed at business owners and tradespeople who have outgrown their one-tonne van or ute, Isuzu's NLR 45-150 Traypack is available in both short and medium wheelbases and has a GVM of 4500kg, with a payload of around two tonnes.
The Traypack features a heavy-duty aluminium tray with removable drop sides, rear tailgate and integrated anchor points.
The short-wheelbase model is fitted with a factory-built 3150mm x 1930mm aluminium tray and 330mm drop-sides.
The medium-wheelbase version is fitted with a slightly larger, factory-built 4500mm x 1930mm tray.
The body is also fitted with steps at the front of the tray for easy access and a rear window protector.
The truck’s safety features include Isuzu Electronic Stability Control (IESC) technology as well as driver and passenger airbags, ABS braking and traction control.
It’s powered by a four-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled Isuzu 4JJ1-TCS engine, with 110kW of power at 2800 rpm and 375Nm of torque at 1600 to 2800rpm.
There’s a choice of either a five-speed manual transmission or Isuzu's six-speed automated manual transmission (AMT), which is ideal for driving on congested city streets. In addition, independent front coil suspension provides car-like ride and handling.
Tradepack
The Isuzu NPR 45-155 Tradepack provides a no-nonsense alternative to a standard ute, offering superior handling and access on busy work sites, while the 1485kg payload (SWB model) means you’ll never have to leave a tool behind again.
It has everything a tradie is likely to need, including removable drop-sides and rear tailgate on an aluminium tray, along with a genuine Isuzu 3500kg rated tow bar.
Integrated anchor points and heavy-duty galvanised ladder racks ensure your equipment stays secure, while a rear window protector keeps you and the crew safe whilst on the move.
In addition to IESC, other impressive safety features include anti-lock braking (ABS), anti-skid regulator (ASR) traction control and Hill Assist.
The truck offers substantial payload capacity with a 4500kg GVM, while its serious grunt comes from 114kW of power at 2600rpm.
Drivers have a choice of either a five-speed manual transmission or Isuzu's six-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) in the upgraded Premium model.
The Premium Pack includes added features like a foldaway access step, underbody mounted 23-litre water tank with wash-station and cruise control.
Servicepack
If you’re looking for a truck that not only stores all your tools, but keeps them organised, you can’t go past Isuzu’s Servicepack.
Built on an Isuzu NLR 45-150, the Servicepack offers an impressive GVM of 4500kg and towing capacity of up to 2500kg.
The new model also offers ample on-board storage with seven centrally lockable storage compartments, each fitted with internal LED lighting for optimum visibility.
A central storage area with load rated tie-down hooks is a key feature, and an integrated step tow-bar and Isuzu reversing camera make the Servicepack the ultimate alternative to a standard diesel ute fitted with a work body.
Premium visibility and car-like comfort are all rounded out with truck-tough engineering and a superior payload of over 1.5 tonnes, while Isuzu Electronic Stability Control (IESC) comes standard, ensuring a safer drive.
Powered by the Isuzu 4JJ1-TCS engine, 3.0-litre diesel turbo-charged and intercooled engine, the Servicepack delivers power of 110kW at 2,800rpm and torque of 375Nm at 1600 to 2800rpm, while comfortably meeting the Euro V emissions standards.
Tippers
While the other Ready to Work models rule the worksite, Isuzu’s Tipper range is king of the quarries and supplies yards.
The Isuzu range of Ready to Work Tippers starts with car-licence compliant models – with the full range extending right up to the FRR 107-210 Tipper, rated at 10,700kg GVM.
The Tipper models, across the NLR, NPR and NQR range, provide all the features you’d expect from the Isuzu N Series, with the factory-built tipper body perfect for a range of applications. The FRR 107-210 Tipper carries on the tradition, applying the formula to the hard-working F Series model.
The ability of Isuzu Tippers to manage rough conditions makes them ideal for many work types, whether its haulage, earthmoving, road maintenance, or equipment hire.
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