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LDV answers the call of nature

31st October 2008 Print
l-r, Dave Carter, Carter Cabin Hire managing director takes delivery of his new MAXUS vehicles A Norfolk-based cabin hire company is relieved with its purchase of two MAXUS chassis cabs to transport its portable toilets across the region. The new vehicles are being supplied by Ford and Slater Peterborough.

The dedicated 120PS MAXUS chassis cabs will deliver and install a variety of non mains and mains connected portable toilet units across East Anglia. The vehicles have been customised to include a tail lift and 1,250 litre water tank.

Carter Cabin Hire is East Anglia’s largest independently owned portable accommodation suppliers. Established in 1998, the company also specialises in the hire and sale of jackleg and anti-vandal cabins, steel containers, showers and modular buildings.

The best in class load space and payload were crucial factors when Carter Cabin was choosing to update its transport fleet as Dave Carter, Carter Cabin Hire managing director explained.

“Over the years we have used a variety of different models but found the MAXUS chassis cabs to offer the best payload and space to meet our needs. We have already received positive feedback from our drivers who have all commented on its comfortable driving experience.

“Ford and Slater Peterborough provided a thorough service and comfortably met our delivery deadlines,” said Dave.

Ian Joyce, franchise manager at Ford and Slater Peterborough, added: “The MAXUS chassis cabs offer our customers a variety of derivatives including tippers, dropsides and Lutons. The excellent payload of up to 1540 kg for the dropside, a choice of three powered engines and a class leading ownership package and warranty make the MAXUS chassis cabs the ideal choice for businesses.

Ford and Slater Peterborough is based on Newark Road, Peterborough, supplying both new and used MAXUS vehicles. The dealership also offers servicing, parts and MAXUS Assist roadside recovery. For further information call 01733 295000. Ford and Slater has dealerships in Lincoln, Leicester, Norwich and Coventry.

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l-r, Dave Carter, Carter Cabin Hire managing director takes delivery of his new MAXUS vehicles