Robert Wellock & Son harvest new Isuzu Grafters
Wholesale potato merchant, Robert Wellock & Son, has continued its decades-long relationship with the Isuzu brand, taking delivery of two new N35.125 Grafters from Warrington Vehicle Centre, which has been supplying new vehicles from the manufacturer into the business for more than six years.
The new 3.5-tonners replace two identical spec older vehicles in the company’s six-strong, 100 per cent Isuzu Grafter fleet. Each is mounted with a custom insulated aluminium curtainside body from Fosters Commercials, featuring a compact GAH refrigeration unit to help maintain product quality.
Robert Wellock, Owner of Robert Wellock & Son, says: “The Isuzu Grafter has been a perfect fit for our business for years – it’s strong, reliable and easily manoeuvrable. The flat-front cab helps our drivers navigate the narrow lanes and tight car parks, while the lightweight chassis allows us to fit our preferred body spec and still achieve the payload we need.”
A family-run business, Robert Wellock & Sons supplies fresh potatoes to pubs and restaurants across the north of England, operating daily multi-drop delivery routes which fully utilises the Grafter’s ability to carry up to four pallets of specially prepared and pre-packed potatoes.
After more than two decades working together, the relationship we’ve built is all about trust – we know that the vehicles we get will perform exactly as we need, every day. If we ever do have any issues, the support we receive from Warrington Vehicle Centre is always first-class; they make it very easy to keep our fleet on the road
, adds Wellock.
Dependable daily performance
Robert Wellock & Son has opted for an Extended Warranty and Free Servicing Package, which provides comprehensive coverage that helps to ensure predictable operational costs and peace of mind while the vehicles remain in operation. All servicing and maintenance is carried out by Isuzu Truck UK’s extensive dealer network.
On the road six days per week, the Grafters are expected to clock up 50,000 miles annually. They will remain in the fleet for three years before being replaced, as part of the company’s regular fleet refresh policy.
Robert Wellock & Son took delivery of its first Isuzu in 2001, and the brand has remained central to its operations ever since. The latest 3.5-tonners were supplied by Rob Calderbank at Warrington Vehicle Centre and are finished in the company’s distinctive navy livery.
