Capital Equipment News November 2015

TRANSPORT

cross members creates a versatile platform for the fitment of numerous body options whatever the application. These include dropside, van/box, curtain side, aerial plat- forms, cranes, water drill rigs, tankers and light-duty tippers. Whenever extra capacity is required, there is an elevated stack of leaf springs above the standard spring pack to provide for heavier loads without allowing the rear end to sag. At the recent Fuso FA9-137 launch, held in Johannesburg, Naeem Hassim further said, “The latest technology and uncompromised Daimler standards ensure that the FA9-137 was produced with the highest precision and offered superior quality. "With a Gross Vehi- cle Mass of 9.6 tons allowing a payload of

up to 5 tons, the 4X2 freight carrier config- uration can be used in general distribution, courier, bakery, rental as well as tankers and light tipping operations,” he said The ergonomically styled cab interior is well equipped, with all functions falling easily to hand, making a worthwhile contribution to reducing driver fatigue. The high head- rests and tilting telescopic steering add to the safety of driver and passengers. Further adding to the safety features of the FA9-137 all-steel cab is a heavy duty frame and side impact bars built into the doors. Designed for easy access, the doors open to 70 de- grees, whilst the cab tilts to a 45 degree angle. Ample storage space is provided for small items and for documents.

“With this truck, FUSO is showing that we are more than capable of driving the light to medium-duty segment using a vehicle that has become known for its Daimler heritage, quality, unmatched reliability and efficiency. This is what our customers demand and we are ready to deliver only the way a FUSO can,” concluded Hassim. b

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