National logistics company, XFM has announced it has added five new Fuso Shoguns to its fleet, which makes up a part of its continued expansionzdding the new Shogun 400 prime movers as well as nine new Vawdrey trailers to its fleet.
XFM says it selected Shogun 400 models, with the 11-litre six-cylinder engine option paired with a 12-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). Daimler says the Euro 6-rated engine produces 400hp, making it ample for short or long-haul work with Daimler boasting the drive trains have been tuned for ultimate efficiency.
The company opted for the 4×2 Shogun 400 configuration for its five new Shoguns, which Daimler points out come standard with Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) technology, enabling the truck to automatically apply full brake application in response to stationary and moving objects and even brake for moving or stationary pedestrians.
Managing director of XFM, Les Sharp, sayid the company’s recent fleet upgrade is in-line with its commitment to operate modern high-quality equipment and first-class depots across major Australian cities.
“Our customers can attest that we are 100 per cent committed to providing the highest level of service and that means we operate modern quality trucks and trailers that are safe, efficient and well maintained,” Sharp said.
“Safety for our drivers and other road users is important, so we are also pleased the Fuso Shogun comes with a really high level of safety as standard. The overall business case for the Shoguns, including the low operating costs, also makes it something that is hard to say no to,” he added.
Sharp said he also appreciated the assistance of Richard Eyre,, the Daimler Truck Australia Pacific director of strategic partners and business development, who he said was able to help him get the right trucks for the job in a timely fashion.
Daimler boasts that the Fuso Shogun 400 offers 50,000km service intervals that it says ensure the truck spends more time out on the road getting the job done, while the company also claims it also features a five-year manufacturer warranty or 500,000kms, whichever occurs first.
Daimler also says that the Shogun boasts a vast range, with customers able to choose from three different engine sizes, various power ratings and a raft of wheelbase and drive configurations.
The engine line up starts with the 8-litre, moves up to 11-litre and tops out with the muscular 510hp 13-litre powerplant in the Shogun 510.
