SPV has announced that it has taken delivery of a new Renault Crane Lorry, adding to its existing fleet of vehicles.
The Renault C440 model was purpose-made for SPV Group by Renault Trucks, Fred Smith Motor bodies and HMF Cranes, all to the company’s specific requirements.
Howard Evans, managing director of SPV Group, and its driver Adrian Kinsella worked closely with Renault throughout the build to agree the exact specification which comprises of numerous extras including a microwave, television, 3 ambient lighting modes, a silent operation electric refrigerator, a night heater and numerous optimised storage compartments.
HMF Cranes ensured that the lorry held a hydraulic crane to the rear of the vehicle that can lift one tonne to a maximum height of 25m.
The lorry comes complete with an Optidriver automated gearbox as standard for improved gear shifting and a fuel tank capacity of up to 1.475 litres for an extended operating range.
As the vehicle is fully compliant with the Euro 5 standards, it offers significant environmental benefits for the business. Furthermore, by reducing the need for multi drops to our sites, the lorry has reduced SPV’s carbon footprint and overall emissions as a company.
The lorry is not only part of SPV’s long-term investment strategy, it is essential for the efficient running of the business.
The company says the lorry is indispensable for reducing logistics when setting up and clearing the sites it operates nationwide and also reduces its requirement to hire in plant and equipment.
Furthermore it offers significant safety benefits on site by reducing the need for manual handing and the associated risks that come alongside this.
