Middlesbrough-based CW Russell add three new Arocs 8×4 tippers to their fleet, with Mercedes trucks now making up more than 50% of their 42-strong fleet.
These three Arocs 8×4 tippers become the latest arrivals, and were delivered to CW Russell’s Middlesbrough headquarters by Bell Truck and Van. All vehicles are 3240K models powered by 355kW (455hp) 10.7-litre ‘straight six’ engines and have ClassicSpace L sleeper cabs
Previous Arocs tippers supplied to CW Russell featured day cabs with 320mm engine tunnels, which provide a lower driving position and fewer steps up to the cockpit. The new trucks, though, ride higher and have 170mm tunnels, to allow space for the under-bunk fridge.
Fitted with steel Boweld bodies and Edbro front-end rams, the new tippers will be joined later this year by four more Arocs eight-wheelers and a trio of Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, which again will be supplied by Bell Truck and Van.
CW Russell specialize in construction and ‘muckaway’ haulage, plant hire, and the supply of aggregates from their own crushing and screening plant. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in business later this year, Tom Russell, company director, commented: ‘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.’
While many of Russell’s eight-wheelers are intended for local day work, the company is also making an increasing number of runs north into Scotland, as its latest tippers have been specified with sleeper cabs and fridges.
‘We’re very pleased with the total package – dependable and driver-friendly trucks with top-quality back-up from an attentive dealer – which explains why Mercedes-Benz is quickly taking over the lion’s share of our fleet,’ said Mr Russell.
