15.06.2013

More MAN for Ainscough

UK based Ainscough Crane Hire, has added two 150 tonne MAN TGX 26.540 6x4 tractor units with XLX cabs to its fleet.

The company made the acquisition through MAN Financial Services on a seven year Lease Finance package. This latest delivery, which incorporates the company’s new livery, takes Ainscough’s MAN fleet to 40 with two more on order.

In addition, due to an increase in operational requirements, Ainscough has extended the use of two existing MANs which were due for return. The deal includes a service and maintenance contract with local MAN dealer, Steadplan.
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The two new MAN tractor units

Ainscough engineering director Steve Cooke said: “Supporting our operation is a specialised transport fleet of heavy duty tractor units and ballast trailers, operated in partnership with our suppliers. Moving cranes around the UK with its dedicated transport requires a high degree of management skill, combining advance planning and routing with logistical execution.”

“Our relationship with MAN has enabled us to adapt our tractor units with heavy duty fully oscillated fifth-wheel couplings, tailored diff ratios and higher ground clearance chassis providing improved access on difficult site conditions. This, combined with MAN‘s advanced Telematics system, enables us to move our cranes around the UK both cost effectively and with the least inconvenience to other road users.”

“MAN Fleet Management has provided us with critical information on the operation of the vehicle, providing an essential tool to manage and improve fuel efficiency.”