by Kyle Molyneux | Tue 25 Aug 2020
New Volvo A25G haulers for Ken Pink
Ken Pink Plant Hire Ltd of Staverton, Gloucestershire, has purchased two more Volvo A25G articulated haulers for its plant hire fleet. Long-standing users of Volvo Construction Equipment products, Ken Pink Plant Hire Ltd sticks to a rigid change out programme to keep its fleet fresh and up to date. Consequently, these latest two additions are replacing a pair of two-year old Volvo A25Gs. They also join a third truck purchased last year, along with a 38-tonne Volvo EC380E excavator.
The A25G articulated hauler can carry 25 tonnes with a heaped capacity of 15.3 cubic metres. Both machines were supplied by SMT GB and are powered by Stage 4 Volvo V-ACT six-cylinder engines, developing 318hp. A maximum torque of 1,942Nm is achieved at 1,100rpm. The engine is matched to the Volvo drivetrain, featuring in-house designed and manufactured transmission, drop box and heavy-duty axles. The addition of outboard wet disc brakes also ensures that the best use of power and torque is available, even in tough working conditions. Dynamic and predictive gear selection adapts to operating conditions, for improved comfort and fuel efficiency.
Both trucks have been supplied to Ken Pink Plant Hire complete with the optional overhung tailgates, increasing the heaped body capacity to 15.9 cubic metres, yet still maintaining the maximum carrying capacity of 25 tonnes. The new articulated haulers join a comprehensive plant fleet that includes excavators ranging from 0.75 to 38 tonnes in operating weight, as well as articulated haulers, site dumpers, dozers, rollers and tele-handers. Operations are further supported by a fleet of tipper and grab lorries, which provide a muck-away service.
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