Snowy River Shire Council adds new Hino 700 Series truck to fleet

The Snowy River Shire Council in New South Wales recently purchased a Hino 700 Series heavy-duty model adding to its already 16-strong fleet, following a stringent tender process.

“The new truck was selected from tenders through Local Government Procurement, and the value for money with the Hino 700 Series really stood out,” he said.

“They can be operating in temperatures ranging from -10 to -15 degrees Celsius, right up to 35 degrees plus. The kilometres travelled varies, but each truck can cover up to 1000km per day.”

The Council's new FS 2848 700 Series is fitted with an 11m³ tipping body and is also set up to take a slip-on 11,000 litre water tank.

It joins a Hino Ranger Pro, which carries a Flocon road patching unit and a 4X4 Ranger fitted with a removable blade for snow clearing, as well as a number of light duty Hino 300 Series models.

According to the Council, the 700 Series and Ranger Pro are used to construct and maintain the many highways and dirt roads around the region, which receive up to three million visitors each year. Another truck from the Hino fleet is used to maintain parks and gardens.

Snowy River Shire Plant Superintendent, Mark McGufficke, said that the new 700 Series and the Council's other Hino trucks were selected due to a strong value proposition, and the ability to work in a range of temperatures and cover large distances.

The Hino FS 2848 700 Series is suitable for travelling large distances in comfort and safety, with its fully air adjustable ISRI driver's seat and fully integrated seat-mounted seatbelt, driver's SRS airbag and ABS-equipped brakes.

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