Major IVECO order for Hanson
First delivery of 82 IVECO ACCO trucks for concrete heavyweight…Hanson has taken delivery of the first of 82 ACCO 8x4 agitators, which will be deployed to sites across metropolitan Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia.
The new trucks are part of a fleet rejuvenation program replacing older ACCO models along with several other brand trucks.
Hanson's National Procurement Manager, Neil McDermott, said the ACCO range is a proven performer.
"In terms of tare weight, what the ACCO offers is very attractive," Neil said.
All of the new trucks are fitted with 7.5 cubic metre bowls from Mixers Australia and ATT, and feature 340hp engines, automatic transmission, front airbag suspension, rear rubber block suspension, and Electronic Stability Control.
All the vehicles are also equipped with Trimble tracking and dispatch software, which helps manage the product delivery cycle by automatically updating dispatchers on the location and status of the vehicles in real-time.
The new ACCOs will remain in service for 13 to 14 years – the first eight years of their working life will be in a metropolitan environment, after which they'll be relocated to regional and rural areas which are normally a little easier on the equipment thanks to less stop-and-start work and a reduced overall workload.
"We bought solely IVECO for many years before making a change to try some other products," said Neil.
"Hanson had been keen to use ACCOs again and to build on our earlier partnership. We are also pleased to be supporting Australian manufacturing and boosting local employment through this latest purchase."
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Hanson's drivers will also benefit from the fresh influx of ACCO models.
"Our drivers comment favourably; with the front airbag suspension they're a comfortable truck, are easy to get in and out of, and the cab over configuration provides excellent visibility and maneuverability on the work site," said Neil.
The first batch of the new ACCOs is already operating, with delivery of the remainder of the order slated for the first quarter of 2019.
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