Denny take comfort in Terex

Providing a comfortable and safe working environment is paramount for truck operators, and the drivers of Stirlingshire-based Denny Plant Hire have greatly benefitted from the Terex TA30 articulated dumptruck.

Denny operator Kevin Mallon has been particularly impressed by the dumptruck’s independent front suspension – a robust, purpose-designed, parallel-linking coil-spring system, developed in conjunction with Ireland-based Timoney Mobility Systems.

‘The ride is very smooth when travelling over rough ground, allowing you to transport the load quickly with minimal cab roll,’ he explained. ‘This is a real advantage when working in a demanding quarry environment with its many bumps and ruts. Since drivi

The machine is powered by a Cummins QSM11 Tier 3 engine, which offers 261kW (350hp) for both optimum performance and fuel efficiency. All wheels on the dumptruck are fitted with fully enclosed wet-disc brakes, which improves overall braking performance an

Terex have also specially designed the cab with operator comfort in mind, from the suspended seat with optional heating to the air-conditioning, which dehumidifies the windows when it is raining.

One of Denny’s satisfied customers has been contractors Pattersons, who recently hired two TA30 machines for a job at a quarry in Throsk, which involved removing sand and gravel to create building blocks for a number of new homes in the area.