Coleman’s ABC add Iveco's to their commercial fleet

Coleman’s ABC, East Sussex-based drinks wholesaler, has just announced that they have replaced half of their commercial vehicle fleet with new Iveco’s, including two 12 tonne rigids built onto Iveco’s special ‘EL’ low height chassis. They are also joined in the 10-strong fleet by a new Daily 70C17 and two Daily 35C15 vans. They will be on the road six days a week, carrying a full range of soft drinks, alcohol and cellar gas refills for the company’s extensive customer base.

The specialist low-height urban distribution vehicles are built on the regular Eurocargo production line but give an overall height more than 75mm lower than the standard model, which combined with its ‘one-step’ entry design, significantly eases access to the cab and body. To achieve this lower frame height, the side-members are shallower by 45mm and the frame itself is carried on 17.5 inch rather than 19.5 inch wheels and tyres.

"Whenever we procure new vehicles we evaluate a range of different models, to ensure we are buying the best asset for our specific needs,” explains Dan Coleman, Sales Manager and third-generation in the family firm. On this occasion the Iveco’s were up against competitive products from three other marques, but the Eurocargo 120EL22s won hands-down in terms of payload capacity and chassis height. The 12 tonners can make up to 40 drops a day and payload is critical. The low chassis height is making deliveries easier than ever before; we wish we’d specified this truck as standard in our fleet years ago.”

The Daily’s – including both 3.5 tonners – are specified with twin rear wheels to ensure maximum strength and a truck-like driving experience. A class-leading turning circle ensures both Daily models can manoeuvre within narrow urban streets whilst carrying out deliveries to pubs, clubs, restaurants and shops throughout Kent and Sussex.

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