In the highly competitive market of home and office furniture removal, reputation and reliability are key – which is why Canterbury Relocations turned to Fuso to start upgrading its fleet
A new Fighter FK1428, fitted with a 50m3 box body, now takes pride of place in the company’s fleet.
“It’s a nice piece of machinery,” says operations supervisor Israel Macleod. “It’s very user friendly – the steering is really good, it’s comfortable and the cab is well laid out.”
The 6M60-9AT2 engine, paired with a six-speed manual transmission, delivers up to 207kW and 802Nm. Taring at 
just over 4 tonnes with a GVM of 13.5 tonnes, the FK1428 has a generous payload that suits regular home removal jobs – and running full air suspension helps ensure a smooth ride for those treasured possessions.
“It’s a good size for the work we do,” says Israel. “Big enough to carry what we need but not too big for manoeuvering in residential areas. I’ve had to negotiate my way around some tight corners and over one-way bridges, but the Fighter has no problems at all.”
