MAN recovery truck helps Manchetts celebrate 50 years

By Categories: Commercial NewsPublished On: Tuesday 11 June 2013

Manchetts037 copyFamily vehicle recovery business Manchetts is celebrating more than 50 years of business – and for Peter and Anne Manchett, 50 years of marriage – with the introduction of a new special edition MAN interstater MK6H Maxi Reach low line heavy recovery vehicle to its fleet.

The MAN chassis is the lowest and longest under reach on the world market, the Cambridgeshire-based company says, and is fitted with twin 30,000lb winches, along with rear hydraulic stabiliser legs to aid in the winching and recovery of broken down and accident-damaged vehicles.

The vehicle is also fitted with a Pioneer axle which is manufactured by Boniface, to give increased lift and tow performance and to keep the overhang to a minimum.

Stainless steel is used in the manufacture of the custom-designed body, together with coach-style locks and internal hinges, giving the truck smooth lines that complement the MAN chassis.

Manchetts operates fleet of more than 50 recovery vehicles, with customers including private commercial fleets and the Cambridge and Suffolk police forces. The firm also operates truck and car workshops, and a VOSA MoT testing station in Burwell.

Said director Sean Manchett: “Heavy recovery operator Sam Neal recently asked his partner Phili to marry him and she said yes – so we named the truck he drives and operates after her.

“Not many young men seem to get married these days, and out of respect for Sam and Phili we thought it would be very fitting, since we are celebrating 50 years in business and Mum and Dad’s 50th wedding anniversary this year.”