CW Russell adds more Mercedes tippers to HGV fleet

Construction and muckaway haulier CW Russell said Mercedes-Benz now accounts for the lion’s share of its HGV fleet after taking delivery of another three Arocs 8x4 tippers.

The latest 3240K models have ClassicSpace L sleeper cabs and have 170mm engine tunnels to allow space for the under-bunk fridge drawers it specified.

The new tippers will be joined later this year by four more Arocs eight-wheelers and a trio of Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, also from Bell Truck and Van.

Director Tom Russell (pictured) said: “Not so very long ago our fleet was dominated by trucks from another brand.

“Over time, though, we became less happy with them and started to look at alternatives. We tried several other options but none gave us a level of toughness and reliability that we were happy with.

“Two years ago, though, we took our first Arocs tipper from Bell Truck and Van and that was a revelation. The Arocs is built to a very high standard but, importantly, is also clearly designed with exactly our kind of work in mind - the high ground clearance and suspension make it a very capable off-road performer.”

Although many of Russell’s eight-wheelers are intended for local day-work, the company is making an increasing number of runs north into Scotland - which is why its latest tippers were specified with sleeper cabs and fridges.