7.5 Tonne Flatbed
Example vehicle: Mitsubishi Fuso
Perfect for moving a multitude of building materials, the 7.5 tonne flatbed is hardy and versatile.
Its 2800 kilogram payload and 20’ length give you plenty of scope when it comes to shifting tiles, bricks, scaffolding, timber and so forth.
You must be at least 25 years old with a full, clean driving licence displaying category C1 (which is usually present on licences issued before 1 January 1997) to drive a 7.5 tonne flatbed.
Please note an operators’ licence is required to carry goods (burden) in these vehicles if connected with any trade or business. This is the case for all vehicles with a gross plated weight of more than 3.5 tonnes.
For more information, please visit the relevant government webpage here: OPERATORS LICENCE
Hire Information
NEW CDW cover now available
Reduce the stress and financial worry of paying the higher insurance liability if you are involved in a collision. Our CDW cover reduces your liability if you have a collision whilst driving a hire vehicle, or damage that is caused to the vehicle whilst parked or unattended. Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) reduces the excess payable by the hirer in the event that the hired vehicle has been involved in a collision. This is a contractual waiver that must be taken at the start of the rental period rather than an insurance product. Typically, this will reduce the excess from between £1000-£1500 down to the deposit amount (£300 – £500). This depends on endorsements, driving experience, type of vehicle being hire and the intended use of the vehicle.
Our cover also removes the liability for LOU (Loss of use) following after a accident whereby you can be liable for up to two weeks LOU while the vehicle is in for repairs. CDW reduces this to zero.
The CDW option will be available during the checkout process.
Why is it recommended?
Reduces stress and financial worries of paying the higher insurance liability if you are involved in a collision.
Considerably reduces your liability if:
- You have a collision whilst driving a vehicle you are not accustomed to.
- Damaged caused to the vehicle whilst parked or unattended.
- Damaged caused if the person that collides with you is uninsured or fails to stop.
CDW Exclusions
- All Glass, (excluding windscreen) and tyre damage.
- Damage caused above windscreen height of a commercial vehicle.
- Damage caused to the vehicle when not on the public highway.
- Theft of the vehicle, where the original keys cannot be returned.
- Acts of Vandalism.
- Malicious Acts.
- Damage caused by the negligence of the hirer (for example, racing or driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs).
- If the terms and conditions of the rental agreement are breached.
