Isuzu adds larger variant to ready-built tipper range

Isuzu commits to its tipper portfolio.

Commercial vehicle manufacturer, Isuzu Australia (IAL), has heightened its Ready-to-Work (RTW) range with the addition of the FSR 140-260 Tipper.

The new variant builds upon an already expansive line-up covering Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) ratings of 4,500kg through to 11,000kg.

According to Isuzu, with a GVM of 14,000kg (which can be derated to 12,000kg on request), and a Gross Combination Mass (GCM) of 20,000kg, the FSR 140-260 signifies a new frontier in pre-bodied tippers, ready to tackle the toughest jobs across a diverse range of applications.

IAL National Sales Manager, Les Spaltman, said the recent addition to the tipper range is a direct response to customer feedback, something Isuzu Trucks values highly.

“We’re extremely proud to promote this F Series model within our already expansive Ready-to-Work tipper range,” said Spaltman.

“As always, we spoke directly with our customers, and the key message was clear – greater payload, greater capacity and longer body length.”

Specifically, Spaltman added, our customers wanted a robust tipper body that could easily float a typical medium-duty excavator to and from jobs.

“At 4.4 metres in length, the body on the FSR 140-260 Tipper delivers on this, along with a 7.8-tonne payload and 5.2 cubic-metre load capacity,” he said.

Since 2003, Isuzu’s factory-backed tipper bodies have been built tough by Japanese body builder ShinMaywa.

The heavy-duty, all-steel construction featuring significant plate thickness has produced bodies renowned for their durability and dependability in the harshest and most demanding of environments and vocations.

Under the skin, the FSR 140-260 Tipper is powered by Isuzu’s six-cylinder, 24-valve 6HK1-TCC engine, producing 191 kW (256 HP) at 2,400rpm.

“Our popular six-cylinder 6HK1 engine is very effective in this GVM class and is set to serve the tipper application extremely well,” said Spaltman.

“The 6HK1, coupled with Isuzu’s proven MZW-6P six-speed manual transmission bodes economical and efficient operation on all fronts.

“This is a very sharply specified truck, with some smart features such as an integrated lockable toolbox, yellow safety steps and grab handles for operator ease of use, as well as all the expected safety features like Anti-lock Braking System, Anti-skid Regulator and Hill Start Aid.”

All Isuzu tippers come with standard body lock-down hook, further securing the tipper body and its load at all times.

Also standard are shovel racks, rope rails and a two-way tail gate with drop sides.

All Isuzu RTW trucks are reported to be factory-backed with a three-year warranty covering both the truck and body.

“We’ve been looking to expand the range for a while and plan to keep its evolution ticking over for some time,” said Spaltman. “Given the level of infrastructure work currently needed and underway across our major cities, we believe this heavier F Series tipper model will tick a lot of boxes, especially for the construction and trade industries.”

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