Leading commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Truck UK
has announced the arrival of its new range of 2018 Grafter 3.5tonne rigids,
under the umbrella name of ‘Grafter Green’.
With a choice of standard cab colours of either white or
flint grey, the new 3.5 tonne Isuzu Grafter Green 4 x 2 chassis cab rigids are
available in both single and twin rear wheel configurations, offering improved
performance, significant weight savings and a better ride quality.
Perhaps most importantly, there is no need for AdBlue on
the new, Euro-6 compliant vehicles.
Both single rear wheel and twin rear wheel Grafter Greens
have already been added to the successful Isuzu Truck Driveaway pre-bodied
truck programme, with the ready availability of both tipper and dropside models
providing industry leading payload carrying capacity.
Announcing details of the new range of Isuzu Grafter
Green trucks, Pete Murphy, managing director of Isuzu Truck UK said, “Grafter
Green introduces new proven technology to the UK market, with many changes to
the specification that will certainly differentiate the range from its
predecessors. As a global manufacturer, Isuzu Motors has listened to UK
customer feedback over the years and the changes have now been incorporated
throughout the new Grafter Green model range for the UK market.”
The Grafter Green uses a brand-new Isuzu RZ4E 1898cc
four-cylinder Euro six diesel engine with Lean NOx Trap technology.
Significantly, no AdBlue is required. Improved power and torque is 90kW
@3200rpm and 320Nm @ 1600-2000rpm respectively. This advanced technology
enables a reduction in CO2 emissions whilst the new engine is also far more
fuel-efficient by the nature of its design and reduced displacement.
At the same time the Grafter Green features the new 6
speed MCV6W manual gearbox with easy gear selection. Driveability is much
improved as the gear shift is lighter and more precise for all ratios. The
clutch pedal application feel is also improved and lightened, making it a more
car-like drive.
