Nick Brookes gets hooked on Volvo

Cheshire-based demolition, recycling and waste disposal specialists, Nick Brookes has taken delivery of a new 13 litre Volvo FM 8x4 hook lift fitted with a tri-axle close coupled trailer plus a Boughton hookloader and Kwikcova system.

Based from their state-of-the-art recycling centre near Nantwich, Nick Brookes has seen continued growth since they were established over 15 years ago. According to Nick Brooke’s Transport Manager, Gary Edwards, this has been possible as “the company always invest in the best equipment for the task in hand.”

Their latest arrival is no exception; the FM-440 is plated for 32 tonne gross combination weight and has been specified with a manual gearbox, a Day cab in ‘Fleet’ trim, as well as the additional drawbar specification.

At present the company runs a mixed fleet of 25 vehicles, 8 of which are Volvo. Gary commented, “Volvo has been extremely competitive on price,” adding that, “Having reliable, local backup support in the form of Thomas Hardie Commercials has been a major factor in our recent purchases.”

Along with the rest of Nick Brookes’ fleet the new FM will be used on domestic and commercial recycling contracts across the Northwest, which help reclaim around 87% of the waste collected.

The new arrival joins another two recently-purchased Volvo FL and FE-240 skip loaders in the fleet.