Enthusiastic feedback from refuse crews (refuseniks?) to an Econic demonstrator proved just the ticket to persuading Fife Council to place its first order for Mercedes Econic trucks. And why not says Biglorryblog..after all, they are rather fine dustcarts.
Moreover, Fife joins a growing number of Scottish local authorities who've taken the purpose-designed municipal chassis. It's now running four 6x2 Econic 2629LLs with Geesink Norba compactor bodies and Combi Split Lifters capable of handling both domestic and trade bins. Don't you just love it when BLB talks dirty?
The new trucks have mid-steer axles and Euro-4 SCR, as well as full air suspension. Cor they don't half pamper bin-men these days don't they? What with low-entry cabs, deep windscreens offering panoramic views, air-conditioning and the latest, five-speed Allison automatic gearboxes. I think I'm going to change jobs and join 'Cheesy-Egg', 'Heavy Breathing' and Company! (And for a pie, what classic TV show am I talking about?)
“It was certainly very well received and we’ve had no complaints since we set our own Econics on the road,” Peter Findlay, fleet customer manager for Fife Council, tells BLB adding quickly. “But, of course, as a local authority spending the public’s money, we can’t just buy a truck because our crews like it. We have to go through a formal tender procedure, with the final decision based not only on purchase price but also on several other factors, including service intervals, repair and maintenance costs, and residual values." However, Peter goes on to say: “Taken together they amount to a ‘best value’ calculation, and against all of these criteria the Mercedes Econic came out best.” So a hearty 'Huzzah' for those Gorgeous German Garbage trucks, those Wonderful Westphalian Waste carriers, those Terrific Teutonic er....no it's no good, I can't do any more, it's late and time for my medication. Nurse?
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