Tippers the flavour of the month

Not long after Australia’s first Isuzu Ready-to-Work (RTW) truck models were introduced in 2003, the company moved to its next venture: a line-up of factory-backed, pre-bodied tippers.

Already covering a GVM range from 4500kg through to 11,000kg, the Isuzu Trucks tipper range recently introduced a significant step-up in the form of the FSR 140-260 Tipper.

With a GVM of 14,000kg (which can be derated to 12,000kg on request), and a GCM of 20,000kg, Isuzu says the FSR is ready to tackle the toughest jobs across a diverse range of applications.

“We’re extremely proud to promote this F Series model within our already expansive Ready-to-Work tipper range,” said Isuzu Australia Limited National Sales Manager, Les Spaltman

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“As always, we spoke directly with our customers, and the key message was clear—greater payload, greater capacity and longer body length,” Mr Spaltman added.

“Specifically, our customers wanted a robust tipper body that could easily float a typical medium-duty excavator to and from jobs.

“At 4.4 metres long, the body on the FSR 140-260 Tipper delivers on this, along with a 7.8-tonne payload and 5.2 cubic-metre load capacity.”

Since 2003, Isuzu’s factory-backed tipper bodies have been a highlight. Built tough with Isuzu’s heavy-duty, all-steel construction and durable plate thickness, the Japanese, ShinMaywa-produced bodies are renowned for their durability and dependability in the harshest and most demanding of environments and vocations.

Under the skin, the FSR 140-260 Tipper is powered by Isuzu’s six-cylinder, 24-valve 6HK1-TCC engine, producing 191kW (256hp) at 2400 rpm.

“Our popular six-cylinder 6HK1 engine is very effective in this GVM class and is set to serve the tipper application extremely well,” said Mr Spaltman.

“This is a very sharply specified truck, with some smart features such as an integrated lockable toolbox, yellow safety steps and grab handles for operator ease of use, as well as all the expected safety features like an anti-lock braking system, anti-skid regulator and Hill Start Aid.”

All Isuzu tippers come with standard body lock-down hook, further securing the tipper body and its load at all times. Shovel racks, rope rails and a two-way tail gate with drop sides round out a dependable, thoughtfully specified, fit-for-purpose package.

For further peace of mind, all Isuzu RTW trucks are backed by the factory, with a three-year warranty covering both the truck and body.

Mr Spaltman added: “We’ve been looking to expand the range for a while and plan to keep its evolution ticking over for some time.

“Given the level of infrastructure work currently needed and underway across our major cities, we believe this heavier F Series tipper model will tick a lot of boxes, especially for the construction and trade industries,” Spaltman concluded.