High specification Eurocargos for Brownhills Glass

Aldridge-based Brownhills Glass has taken delivery of two new Iveco Eurocargos from local distributor Guests Trucks, each fitted with specialist glass carrying bodies.

The order comprises a Eurocargo 75E17S and a Eurocargo 180E24/P, the latter of which is fitted with an uprated 7.5 tonne front axle and a specification which includes air horns, under bumper fog lights, 90 amp alternator, central locking and headlamp protection.

Bodies for both vehicles have been manufactured by Supertrucks of Saint Helens and feature a nearside external rack set at a five degree angle of lean, together with double interior racks with ratchet straps for the secure transport of glass. The vehicles will operate throughout Central England making deliveries to double glazing manufacturers, shop fitters, glaziers and commercial interior specialists.

"We selected the Eurocargo for its lightweight chassis, which provides us with the maximum possible payload," says Rob Laceby, Managing Director of independent glass merchant and processor Brownhills Glass.

"We typically operate our vehicles for over ten years, and this latest 18 tonner replaces an 11 year old Cargo which we have operated from new," he adds.

Power for the two Eurocargos is provided by Iveco’s proven tector engine line-up, with the 7.5 tonner fitted with 3.9 litre four-cylinder engine, which is capable of producing up to 170 hp at 2,700 rev/min and a maximum torque of 560 Nm between 1,200 and 2,100 rev/min.

The larger 18 tonne model is powered by a 240 hp version of the 5.9 litre tector engine, which develops up to 810 Nm of torque between 1,250 and 2,100 rev/min.

Like all Eurocargos, both vehicles also feature ABS and an electronic engine immobiliser as standard, as well as a triple activation exhaust brake which can be actuated by the brake pedal, the exhaust brake pedal or by releasing the accelerator.