The working partnership between Isuzu and Coates is stronger than ever as the two companies launch into the 2024 calendar year.
Coates’ truck fleet has grown to more than 500 vehicles now, primarily composed of light-and medium-duty tippers, including 4×4 and crew cab models.
Many of these are Isuzu’s Ready-To-Work Tipper models, which comprises the FRR, FSR, NLR, NLS, NMR, NPR and NQR range of vehicles.
These trucks are within a large Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) bracket from 4,500 kilograms through to 14,000 kilograms, with the option of a four-or six-cylinder turbocharged engine (model dependent).
Coates says the 4.5-tonne GVM model NLR 45-150 AMT Tipper is one of the most popular hire options.
“The particular tipper models that we run are workhorses, which we find are fuel efficient and have a good power-to-payload ratio,” says product group manager Dan Goodfellow.
“Our tipper fleet goes from construction sites, mine sites and heavy manufacturing without a problem one week, and then will be used for moving dirt to a school or at a corporate event the following week.
“These trucks are the all-rounders of the hire industry.
“We aim to provide customers with what they need, whenever and wherever they need it. Our national footprint across Australia, extensive fleet size and great employees make this happen.
“We only work with partners that we know are going to provide great service and support to ultimately help our customers do their jobs, and that’s why we enjoy working with Isuzu Trucks.”
The features behind the trucks and Coates’ maintenance and care for its fleets are key in its business operations.
Isuzu tippers have a 20-second raise and lower time, making for fast work for customers working in time sensitive jobs. They are also reliably durable, working upwards of 10 years as a part of the fleet.
Goodfellow says that every customer has different needs with their tipper, and they need to cater carefully to each one.
“The team always provide fast and reliable service whether it is new vehicle quotes, aftersales support, service and repairs or parts,” he says.
“Our customers are delivering time critical jobs, so this is valuable to us.
“We have thousands of truck movements around the country on a weekly basis between the 130- branches, as well as on location for client’s projects.
“We really pride ourselves on working with suppliers like Isuzu Trucks that allow us to provide smart, safe and sustainable equipment to our customers.”