Two years ago CW Russell wasn’t running any Mercedes-Benz trucks but since then the three-pointed star has risen and will soon account for half of the operator’s 42-strong line-up.
The latest arrivals, three Arocs 8x4 tippers, were delivered to CW Russell’s Middlesbrough headquarters by Dealer Bell Truck and Van. All are 3240K models powered by 355 kW (455 hp) 10.7-litre ‘straight six’ engines, and have ClassicSpace L sleeper cabs.
Previous Arocs tippers supplied to Russell have day cabs with 320 mm engine tunnels, which provide a lower driving position and fewer steps up to the cockpit. The new trucks, though, ride higher and have 170 mm tunnels, to allow space for the under-bunk fridge draws the operator specified. All are covered by Mercedes-Benz ExtendPlus warranties that provide cover for five years.
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, also from Bell Truck and Van.
CW Russell specialises in construction and ‘muckaway’ haulage, plant hire – with a range of earth-movers and other machines, which can be delivered on low-loaders – and the supply of aggregates from its own crushing and screening facility. Celebrating its 30th anniversary in business later this year, the company was founded by Managing Director Charlie Russell. He has now been joined by his son and fellow Director, Tom.
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