3.5T Drop Sides with or without tail lift

Upgrade your fleet with our versatile 3.5T Drop Side, available with or without a DEL 500 tail lift for effortless loading and improved site efficiency. Fully Chapter 8 compliant and meeting FORS Silver standards, this vehicle ensures maximum safety and operational professionalism. Choose from single or crew cab options to suit your team and workload. The durable drop‑side body offers flexible load handling, while the tow bar with full electrics provides reliable towing for trailers and equipment. Available for short or long‑term rental from ND Brown, this 3.5‑tonne Drop Side delivers practicality, reliability, and outstanding fleet performance.

Applications: Street Lighting & Highways Electrical, Utilities (Water, Gas, Electricity & Telecoms), Construction & Civil Engineering, Rail & Infrastructure Maintenance, Highways Maintenance & Road Works, Local Authorities & Councils, Landscaping & Arboriculture, Facilities & Estate Management, Telecoms Installation & Maintenance (5G, fibre, masts),Demolition & Site Clearance, Builders’ Merchants & Building Materials Distribution, Renewable Energy (street‑level works, small turbine/pole installs), Public Lighting Contractors & Highway Electrical Specialists, Events & Temporary Infrastructure (barriers, signage, lighting poles)

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7.2/7.5T Dropside with Crane (Dropsides)

The 7.2/7.5‑tonne Dropside with Crane is a versatile, high‑performance vehicle built for utilities, street works, maintenance, and construction tasks. Equipped with a powerful Hiab X6 066 front‑mounted crane, it delivers precise lifting for poles, equipment, and site materials. The lightweight aluminium drop sides maximise payload while the integrated fall arrest system ensures safe working at height. Fully Chapter 8 compliant with beacons and rear high‑visibility chevrons, it’s ready for roadside use. A front and rear pole‑holding gantry—with a detachable rear gantry—adds outstanding flexibility, while a beneath‑chassis storage box provides secure space for tools and equipment.

Applications: Street Lighting & Highways Electrical, Utilities (Water, Gas, Electricity & Telecoms), Construction & Civil Engineering, Rail & Infrastructure Maintenance, Highways Maintenance & Road Works, Local Authorities & Councils, Landscaping & Arboriculture, Facilities & Estate Management, Telecoms Installation & Maintenance (5G, fibre, masts),Demolition & Site Clearance, Builders’ Merchants & Building Materials Distribution, Renewable Energy (street‑level works, small turbine/pole installs), Public Lighting Contractors & Highway Electrical Specialists, Events & Temporary Infrastructure (barriers, signage, lighting poles)

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18T GVM Dropside with Rear Mounted Crane

The 18‑tonne GVW Dropside with Rear‑Mounted Crane is a versatile, heavy‑duty workhorse ideal for general haulage, brick and block delivery, builders’ merchant operations, and both general and specialist lifting work. Also known as a Builders Merchants Vehicle, Brick Grab, Dropside Crane, Crane Lorry, or Hiab Lorry, it delivers exceptional flexibility on busy construction and industrial sites. Most vehicles in the fleet are fitted with the proven Palfinger BM26 rear‑mount crane, offering strong, reliable lifting performance. Fully EURO 6 and ULEZ compliant, with an optional brick grab attachment, this 18T crane lorry is built for efficient, safe and productive material handling.

Applications: builders’ merchants, building materials suppliers, construction and civil engineering contractors, brick, block and timber delivery companies, general haulage operators, utilities (water, gas, electricity and telecoms), infrastructure and highways maintenance teams, landscaping and groundworks contractors, rail and trackside maintenance teams, industrial and manufacturing sites, demolition and site‑clearance companies, scaffolding firms, access‑equipment providers, and plant‑hire and equipment‑rental companies.

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26T Dropside with Rear Mounted Crane

The 26‑tonne GVW Dropside with Rear‑Mounted Crane is a powerful, high‑capacity vehicle built for general haulage, brick and block delivery, builders’ merchant work, and both general and specialist heavy lifting. Also known as a Builders Merchants Vehicle, Brick Grab, Dropside Crane, Crane Lorry, or Hiab Lorry, it delivers the strength and versatility demanded on busy construction and industrial sites. Most models are equipped with the proven Palfinger BM26 rear‑mount crane, providing reliable, precise lifting performance. Fully EURO 6 and ULEZ compliant, and available with a brick grab attachment, this 26T crane lorry is built for safe, efficient, high‑volume material handling.

Applications: builders’ merchants, building materials suppliers, construction and civil engineering contractors, brick, block and timber delivery companies, general haulage operators, utilities (water, gas, electricity and telecoms), infrastructure and highways maintenance teams, landscaping and groundworks contractors, rail and trackside maintenance teams, industrial and manufacturing sites, demolition and site‑clearance companies, scaffolding firms, access‑equipment providers, and plant‑hire and equipment‑rental companies.

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