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BABY BOWSER FOR FRAIKIN
Mounted to a 10 tonne DAF XB this little bowser, on long term rental from Fraikin, will be working within Babcocks rail division fuelling trains and other equipment. Featuring a 5KL alloy barrel (the ideal size for Babcocks operation) with Mechtronics latest version...
SUCCESSFUL FACTORY VISIT
On a recent visit to the factory in Italy it was great to see the new workshop fully up and running and full of interesting builds from around the world, though particularly Europe (and UK!) at the moment. (We are in between builds for Australia though there are more...
Come and see us at UKIFDA Expo 2026
Call Tankquip for the best possible deal on semi-trailers and truck mounted fuel tankers.Please contact us now with your requirements.Tankquip Dave Stanley01636 816151dave@tankquip.co.ukwww.tankquip.co.uk
CONTINUOUS INNOVATION
The latest model shipped to Australia is a quad axle on super single tyres. We think this could have good acceptance using PBS regulations and offer some distinct operational advantages to operators there. Watch this space! Please contact us now with...
Compact Merc with Suction!
This Mercedes has been built on a 4m wheelbase — saving 200mm compared to most competitors. That might not sound like much, but when you're striving for maximum productivity, getting a 26-tonner into places you thought only an 18-tonner could go can earn you extra...
POWDER TANK SALES MOVING DOWN UNDER
A lineup of three of the trailers we have shipped to Australia recently shows that we are making progress with our agent. On top of these three, we have recently shipped a 4 axle unit and a lead trailer of 28 cu mt capacity is in build, which will enable our agent to...
BACK TO MORE TYPICAL BUILDS!
After our interesting waste oilers its back to more traditional builds now. This lovely little 16 tonner with 10,500litre tank and Alpeco equipment is now happily working for its customer. We continue to turn out the highest quality tanks on sensible deliveries. This...
UNIQUE SPEC WASTE OIL TANKS GO INTO SERVICE!
Three of the most interesting vehicles we have produced have gone into service for Slicker. Featuring Vega Monitoring systems the dual aims of the vehicles are to increase safety and productivity. Previously when loading it was necessary to go on top of the tank to...
Any colour as long as it’s black!
It’s usually a mix of colours in build for us but unusually we now have three black waste oil tanks in build. Featuring hydraulic drive and Vega monitoring and control equipment (which we think may be a first in the UK unless anyone knows different?! ) These are top...
EX STOCK READY TO WORK NOW!
This vehicle has been sold. New build coming in September 2024. Main DetailsDAF LF260 (plenty of power for a 12 tonner) with manual 6 speed box8500litre tank with 3 compartments (that extra 500litres will help it pay its way) Mechtronic Optimate equipment Guaranteed...
Another Powder Tank into the UK
We had been talking to C J Hughes for more than 5 years about a new one and they finally placed their trust in us. I hope they are happy with their new tanker. We certainly are and are very grateful and hope it goes on to give great service throughout its life. ...
FIRST TWO SEMI-TRAILERS FOR UK FROM TANKQUIP!
Our first two semi-trailers have arrived in the UK. The first is a tandem urban type with rear hose reel and Optimate full pumping and metering equipment from Mechtronic. The second is a UK standard tri-axle 6 compartment gravity discharge spirit tank with 1000lpm...
CUSTOMER COMES BACK FOR TWO MORE!!
An 18 tonner and 12 tonner were just two of our finishes over the summer period. Both had Alpeco dry-line systems. FUEL TANKERS IN THE BUILD PROGRAMME FOR 2023/24 1 x 12 tonner based on a DAF LF260 in February 2024 1 x 16 tonner based on a DAF LF290 in April...
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
Whilst the set up for this year's UKIFDA was somewhat different to the norm, we were nevertheless proud to have displayed the only fuel tanker at the conference. Built for TIP and destined for the Oilfast fleet it was a 20,000-litre 5-compartment tank with Alpeco Tex...
Powder Tank at important Australian show for Tankquip
We haven’t made much of our overseas exploits but this was an important milestone. We sold this tank to Australia where it was exhibited by our partners Holmwood Highgate Group at the Brisbane show last year. We thought it was worth mentioning now as we have received...
OUR NEXT BUILDS
Now that we have completed all four of our Waste Oil tanks its straight on to our next builds. One of our most valued customers will have a new 12 tonner very soon. With an 8500 litre, 3 compartment tank and Optimate equipment this should be a really versatile and...
NOT JUST FUEL TANKERS!
Two of four Waste Oil tanks have been completedBased on a Mercedes 2630 it features an 18KL alloy tank in 3 compartments, EZ strip mono-bloc pigtail pump for suction loading and pressure discharge (through a 4 way valve arrangement) and utilising a suction wand to...
THE TANKERS KEEP COMING!
Actually completed last year but we haven’t had chance to get it on to the website before now.One of two 26 tonners completed in quick succession. This one was for Lucas Fuels. Unusually for us in a different colour from white! Lucas chose blue to match the rest of...
Fuel Tanker Build Programme ’23
FUEL TANKERS IN THE BUILD PROGRAMME FOR 2023 1 x 18 tonner based on a DAF LF 320 in July 2023 2 x 26 tonners based on DAF CF 410’s in July and August 2023 1 x 12 tonner based on a DAF LF260 in September 1 x 16 tonner based on a DAF LF290 in October 1 x 18 tonner based...
Powder Tank At Important Show
IAA Transportation - Hannover Our supply partners General Service recently exhibited at arguably the most important show in Europe in our sector – IAA in Hannover, Germany. As you would expect there was lots of interest in what is a market leading product.
Powder tank production
Rigid fuel tank production hall