equipment matters Forward Trucks
High Notes for Low Cab
BY RICHARD RIES Fuso Canter FE
If you're considering changing your tune for trucking needs, here are pros and cons of the most popular alternatives.
P
ickup trucks are the mainstay for the land- scape and turf care industries, and rightly so. There are lots of models and styles available and good support for both service and parts. And there's a nearly limitless supply of aftermarket products, from winches to seat covers to pipe racks.
But another type of truck is becoming increasing-
ly popular among contractors, the low cab forward (LCF).
LCFs offer several features not available with pickups, starting with much greater cargo volume. And despite the increased cargo capacity, the short bumper-to-back-of-cab dimensions and tight-wheel cut (angle of steering) make LCFs easy to maneuver in urban settings.
June 2012 / TOTAL LANDSCAPE CARE 11
