HARSH hydraulics has completed a bespoke hydraulic installation for Yorkshire Fuels’ latest flagship vehicle, a 770hp Scania V8 tractor unit built to work with a new Fruehauf tipping trailer.
Working alongside Scania Sheffield, HARSH designed and installed a tailored hydraulic package that met the customer’s operational requirements while complementing the premium specification of the truck. The installation includes a 200-litre slimline alloy oil tank mounted behind the cab, custom suzie panel, rear work light and chequerplate chassis infill, all finished to match the cab colour.
Yorkshire Fuels owner Mick Thackray said the company has always invested in high-performance trucks because productivity, rather than appearance, drives purchasing decisions.
“We’ve always gone for the best trucks possible, not for vanity, but purely for performance,” he said. “Saving time adds to productivity. With 770hp on tap, this truck can maintain high average speeds like no other.”
Operating with a 28-tonne payload, the Scania transports solid fuels across northern England and Wales, where steep gradients and demanding routes make performance a key consideration.
Sid McCoy, Sales & Marketing Executive at HARSH, said the project demonstrated the company’s ability to deliver bespoke hydraulic solutions for operators running specialist equipment.
He added that HARSH’s hydraulic systems are available for almost any make or model of tractor unit, supporting applications including bulk tippers, ejectors, walking floors and tankers.