The Iveco Daily is being put to use by Caerphilly-based iStadia Solutions
, who are using three of the ladder-frame chassis vans to deliver large-screen broadcasts to major sporting events, festivals and venues.
These three Iveco Daily box vans feature a pair of 3.5x2m LED HD screens that combine with another 2mx2m unit at the rear, all fitted in-house. Functioning together, they can create wrap-around displays that can run when stationary or in motion. Each vehicle also features a 4G WiFi router that allows the screens to be updated in real-time.
Each van also houses a three-phase generator, central computer and cooling units to keep the screen running smoothly while on the move — something that proved invaluable when employed recently to spread government advice during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Powering each of these vans is a 2.3-litre diesel engine producing 140hp and 370Nm of torque. Frequently operating in crowded environments where space is at a premium, the vans take full advantage of their class-leading turning circle to boost manoeuvrability. At the same time, a ‘City Mode’ reduces steering weight to make the vehicles even easier to operate at low speeds.
The 15-strong iStadia fleet already contained three Iveco Dailys, the new trio — expected to remain in service with the firm for four years — brings the total to six vehicles. So pleased is the media company with the Daily’s performance in 3.5-tonne guise that it intends to order a 7.2-tonne Daily next year. The Iveco’s overall reliability and positive driver feedback have influenced this decision.
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