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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS
JULY 2015
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ccording to Neil McIntee, the editor
of VansA2Z: “The FUSO Canter LIFT
received our vote for a number of
reasons: we were impressed by the option-
ally available Duonic automated 6-speed
dual clutch transmission as well as the hy-
brid variants of the FUSO Canter”.
Canter models with hybrid drive are already
in use in some vehicle fleets in the UK, where
they enable fuel savings of up to 23 percent
to be achieved. A further outstanding point
in its favour for the vote was the standard-fit
start/stop system in the UK market, which is
popular in particular with delivery services
which operate in cities with high levels of
traffic.
“Being awarded as the Light Truck of the
Year 2015 by independent and respected
experts acknowledges that the FUSO Can-
ter LIFT is a superior vehicle in all respects.
From its low fuel consumption, advanced
DUONIC 6-speed, dual-clutch automated
manual transmission to the class-leading
service intervals of 20 000 km standard, to
25 000 km in special applications stipulat-
ed in the maintenance contract, this truck
continues to reduce the total cost of owner-
ship for our operators,” says Naeem Hassim,
Head of FUSO Trucks Southern Africa.
At an industry gathering in London, the Can-
ter LIFT stood out in particular and received
additional points for the comprehensive
range of outputs from 96 kW to 129 kW,
the use of fuel-efficient engine oils and the
longer final-drive ratios, all of which can add
up to fuel savings of up to nine percent.
McIntee went on to say: “The UK 6.5-tonne
model with 4x4 drive features exemplary
off-road performance at a reasonable price.
An engageable step-down ratio as standard
helps to ensure more traction”.
After already being named “Light Truck of
the Year” by VansA2Z in 2014, the FUSO
Canter LIFT succeeded in fighting off com-
petitors to pick up the award once again this
year.”
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FUSO CANTER LIGHT
awarded light truck of the year 2015
The UK 6.5-tonne model with
4x4 drive features exemplary
off-road performance at
a reasonable price. An
engageable step-down ratio as
standard helps to ensure more
traction.