Built for Busy Contractors: Abbey Tri-Axle Tanks in Action

David Sykes and his team have been operating Abbey Machinery Tri-Axle tanks in their busy contracting business for the past 15 years. Based in the Manchester area, Sykes and his team specialise in slurry management services for local farms.

They currently run three 5,000-gallon Tri-Axle tanks as part of their fleet and have operated a total of eight Abbey tanks since 2011. Most recently, they welcomed three new Abbey slurry tankers to the fleet, further strengthening their capacity during peak spreading periods.

David first chose Abbey because the machine offered the right specification at the right price at the right time. The initial tanker performed exactly as required for heavy-duty operations, and as the business continued to grow, the team steadily added more Abbey machines to their fleet.

The Abbey Tri-Axle stood out from competing machines due to its comfortable driving experience and strong on-road performance.

“They drive as well full as they do empty, which is a huge benefit as we are on the road for such a significant amount of time. Even with a greater loading capacity than many competitors’ smaller tanks, Abbey’s Tri-Axle still delivers a superior driving experience both on the road and in the field.”

Stability is another key advantage, particularly when working on hilly or uneven terrain.

“They are extremely stable on banking, which is a big benefit in the ground conditions we encounter. There are no problems spreading in the field and we can drag them easily – you never feel any road movement.”

For a contracting business that spends considerable time travelling between jobs, this combination of road comfort and field stability is essential.

Strong local dealer support also plays a major role when investing in new machinery. David highlights the importance of their dealer partner, Rickerby, whose excellent service and after-sales support have been a significant benefit to the business.

Abbey tanks have proven reliable and durable over the years.

“They hold up well. If there is ever an issue, it’s easy to sort out quickly.”

For Sykes and his team, Abbey machines represent strong long-term value.

“We would definitely recommend Abbey tanks to other contractors. We have in the past, and everyone who has bought them has found the tanks to be hardworking, reliable and efficient for busy contracting operations.”

Whether you’re contracting in Ireland, the UK or further afield, Abbey’s range of slurry tankers is built to deliver the capacity, comfort and reliability professional operators demand.

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