KG Smith & Son’s latest delivery vehicle is the fifth FUSO Canter in the fleet, and the 7.5-tonne (8.2-U.S.-ton) Canter has become a favourite of the Northampton-based fuel supplier. “Payload is crucial as coal and solid fuel products are heavy,” says Transport Manager Chris Caws. “We’ll get 4 t on the back of our latest Canter—more traditional 7.5-t trucks wouldn’t get close to that. The Canter has proved to be a highly reliable workhorse and is now firmly established as our preferred 7.5-tonner.”
A Footprint For Village Deliveries
Getting up and down alleyways is a regular part of the job for KG Smith & Son drivers, and the Canter’s compact footprint and tight turning circle are a big bonus when operating in tight quarters. “We’ll get a Canter into the sort of space for which you’d normally have to use a van, yet it will carry three times more product,” explains Caws. “The fact that it’s so manoeuvrable makes life a lot easier for our drivers.”
The company’s newest FUSO Canter is one of three trucks distributing coal and other fuel products. KG Smith & Son’s oldest Canter is built with higher sides and a tail lift, making it more suitable for gas bottle transport. The firm has another FUSO Canter equipped with a crane that often distributes bags of logs, gravel, topsoil, and other landscaping and garden products.
FUSO Canter Details
The FUSO Canter, distributed by Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Europe, is a versatile truck designed for a wide range of applications, including delivery, construction, landscaping, snow ploughing, and much more. Models range from 3.5 to 8.55 t (3.86 to 9.42 U.S. t), with chassis load capacities ranging from 1.4 to 6 t (1.54 to 6.6 U.S. t). Engine outputs range from 96 to 129 kilowatts (130 to 175 horsepower), and there are options for manual or automatic transmissions, depending on the model. FUSO offers a 4x4 version of the Canter for handling challenging terrain as well as the 100% emission-free eCanter model. The eCanter features an electric motor that produces up to 116 kW (156 HP) and 390 newton-metres (288 pounds-foot) of torque.
Find Your Next FUSO
You will find a large selection of new and used FUSO Canters for sale on Truck Locator, including a nice selection of Canter 7C15s.
Source: Mercedes-Benz