Dawsongroup has ordered 270 Iveco Daily vans, expanding on the 350 Daily vans added to its fleet last year that gained a positive reaction from the international supply chain company’s customers.
Mike Cutts, Iveco UK’s light business line director, said: “It’s fantastic to see so many derivatives of the Iveco Daily form part of this fleet as it really highlights the model’s sheer versatility. We’re also delighted that Dawsongroup has extended its interest into Iveco’s LCV offering alongside its heavy vehicles.”
The order is made up of 3.5-tonne Daily vans, including chassis cab models equipped with Luton boxes, single and crew cab tippers, dropsides, and tool pod tipper bodies. A maximum payload of 1,154kg and a 3.5-tonne towing capacity will enable Dawsongroup
customers to complete even the most demanding of missions.
Calvin Moore, Dawsongroup vans Fleet Director, said: “In addition to the five different sub-derivatives we already have on fleet from Iveco, we’re introducing panel van derivatives later in 2023. These will be a welcome — and substantial — addition to the fleet.”
Supplied by Northern Commercials, the Iveco Dailys are powered by a 2.3-litre diesel engine producing 140hp and 370Nm of torque. Many of these vehicles will be working with construction and utility companies, so taking advantage of the Iveco Daily’s new durable manual gearbox was an ideal choice. Clutch endurance has been improved by 18% versus the previous model, while gearchange motion is more precise, with free play reduced by 50%.
Each of the Iveco Daily vans is well equipped, with manual air conditioning, cruise control, fog lights and electrically heated and adjustable door mirrors fitted to every model provided. Also standard on all Daily models are Hi-Adaptive memory foam seats that reduce pressure peaks by up to 30%, boosting comfort and reducing fatigue. They also feature City Mode, a system that minimises steering effort for operators as they take full advantage of the Daily’s class-leading turning circle.
Dawsongroup customers can take advantage of the Iveco Driver Pal. Powered by Amazon Alexa, the driver assistant allows users to manage route planning, provide fuel efficiency advice, and monitor vehicle health, all through voice commands.
These vehicles will see a host of different applications, with anticipated mileage ranging from 26,000 miles to 100,000 miles per year. Ensuring reliability and peace of mind was essential, so each of these Iveco Daily features a three-year unlimited mileage warranty.
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