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Cork City Council is well-prepared for winter 2012 having recently acquired a Multihog multi-purpose implement carrier. The council first became aware of the machine when the National Roads Authority (NRA) recommended it for winter service duties. The NRA had previously purchased a Multihog to carry out similar duties in the Port Tunnel and found its performance so impressive that they decided to purchase a second machine for use in the Jack Lynch Tunnel.

Prior to purchasing the Multihog, the council relied on contractors to carry out winter services in the city, leaving it exposed to problems with availability of equipment as well as time delays in carrying out vital work. With the Multihog at their disposal, they now have one machine to carry out various tasks following their purchase of attachments including snow plough, salt spreader and de-icer. With the front mounted plough and rear-mounted spreader/de-icer the Multihog becomes a 2-in-1 machine, with both attachments operated by the driver from inside the comfort of the cab. The cab’s 3600 visibility means it is incredibly safe to use. Two drivers operate the Multihog for the council and both enjoy its easy operation and the speed at which they can change attachments.

Kieran Cremin, Duty Engineering Manager at the Jack Lynch Tunnel is delighted with the Multihog:
“Having our own machine to carry out winter duties means that we no longer have to rely on contractors and are now well prepared for the cold snaps which inevitably occur throughout the season. The fact that we can operate the machine as a plough and spreader/de-icer without having to leave the cab and manually switch attachments is easier and safer for our workers. This also saves us time, which in turn reduces costs for the council.” 

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Until now, the airport used tractors, forklifts and trailers to maintain over 1 million square metres of concrete airside. When the time came to upgrade their equipment, the Multihog was the obvious choice due to its compact size, robust build and easy operation.

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The local authority of Barneveld in the East of the Netherlands has recently purchased a Multihog multi-purpose implement carrier which is being used to carry out a wide range of ground care and maintenance tasks in its sports facilities. The Multihog was deemed to be advantageous on many levels compared to other pieces of equipment, with a key factor being its year round capabilities and the consequent cost savings for the authority.

The authority has a considerable number of sports pitches to look after which are spread across a large rural area, and previously used a tractor as the base vehicle for its Ransomes 5/7 cylinder mower attachment. The Multihog was chosen as the new base vehicle when the tractor model was discontinued due to its much better operational flexibility and also as its higher road speed enables it to cover the distance between job locations much more quickly.

“The Multihog’s multi-functionality won us over, as did the fact that it is the most robust machine of its kind that we have seen on the market,” says Barneveld’s Chief of Operations Peter Agterveld. “When the grass cutting season is over we can use it to tow a tipper for distributing sand onto the pitches, and use a spreader attachment for fertilising fields. The wide range of winter resilience attachments available also means that when bad weather strikes it can be put into use for snow ploughing and blowing as well as salt spreading.”

The Multihog’s cab design offers excellent visibility for the driver, which affords a better view on road as well as of the attachments such as the mowing cylinders when out in the field. This in turn speeds up operations and an entire sports pitch can now be mown in just 20 minutes. The very low ground pressure and same track pivot steer is also of great benefit as it minimises ground disturbance and prevents compaction of the mown area. Drivers also appreciate the comfortable working environment of a roomier cab with low noise level, and the ease of operation of functions via a joystick.

“We now have a machine in place which perfectly meets our requirements, and one that we can use 365 days a year if needed. It has been a real boost for our ground care and maintenance operations,” says Peter Agterveld.

TNT Airways is using a Multihog multi-purpose implement carrier fitted with a range of attachments at the company’s European Express Centre situated at Liege Airport.  The Hub processes all air freight consignments within Europe and forms the link with the rest of the world. Following the extremely severe winter of 2010 TNT embarked on a programme of vehicle acquisition to upgrade its ability to cope with bad weather conditions, and the Multihog’s versatile and all seasonal operation has made it a profitable addition to the fleet.

Claude Joslet, GSE Coordinator Maintenance and Engineering first saw the Multihog at the Inter Airport show in 2011 and he and his colleagues were immediately impressed by the multifunctional aspects of the machine and its design and build quality. A demo shortly after the show proved that the Multihog’s manoeuvrability and tight turning radius would also be of great benefit for moving between the 1,200 machines that are on site during operation times.

A front mounted hydraulic lift, tilt and angle snow plough and a 1m³ capacity salt spreader with adjustable spreading widths make up TNT’s winter resilience attachments. These are fitted to the Multihog 90 hp base unit from the beginning of October until the end of March when the machine is based in the Operations Department  in readiness for snow removal around aircraft.

Once the risk of bad weather has passed the machine is assigned to the Maintenance Department where, fitted with pallet forks, it can operate as a forklift truck for the transport and handling of machinery and spare parts. The Irish manufacturers of the Multihog offer pallet fork options in a range of sizes with various lift height options.

“This ability to use the Multihog for very diverse tasks and its compact dimensions coupled with a very powerful performance make it an efficient and cost effective solution,” says Claude. “From a drivers’ point of view the large cab with its excellent visibility affords comfortable working conditions and they particularly appreciate the warm environment in the long winter period.”

West Lothian is Winter Ready with Multihogs

West Lothian sees its fair share of bad weather in the winter, but this year the area was more than prepared to deal with the effects of it thanks to two Multihog multi-purpose implement carriers with gritter, snow plough and snow blower attachments  which were delivered to West Lothian Council before the winter season. The council has a network of 950 km of roads and 1000 km of footways in its remit, and needed to find cost effective yet extremely efficient machines to supplement its existing winter clearance fleet.

After watching a video of the Multihog in operation, Supervisor of Road Services Tom Ward and his team saw at first hand at a demo how quick and easy it is to change the demountable attachments. “The Multihog’s versatility and manoeuvrability made it a very attractive proposition and we were impressed with the quality of manufacturing. Multihog’s developers also collaborate with some excellent attachment companies, such as the German manufacturer of the snow blower for example,” says Tom. “By augmenting our existing winter resilience fleet with the two Multihogs, we have been able to improve the effectiveness of our snow clearing service across West Lothian.”

The snow has not yet been heavy enough to warrant the use of the snow blower, but the two Multihogs fitted with a combination of the rear mounted  1m³ capacity gritter and a front mounted hydraulic lift, tilt and angle snow plough were used to great effect recently. Operations Manager Andy Johnston explains: ”We deployed the Multihogs in two areas, Fauldhouse and Blackburn, which have been historically problematic to clear due to narrow roads in estates, cul-de-sacs and a Public Health Service car park. Fixed snow ploughs have difficulty manoeuvring around obstacles such as parked cars in these restricted areas and they can also only clear snow in one direction.”

The Multihogs’ compact design and manoeuvrability allowed them to access all areas, move easily around parked cars and in and out of cul-de-sacs. They enable drivers to have better control of where cleared snow is deposited for more even distribution. Time savings achieved were also impressive: an estate that used to take a whole day to clear using two fixed snow ploughs was done and dusted in a morning with just one Multihog, considerably improving the council’s productivity. A further bonus is the top road speed of 40 km/h which enabled the Multihog working in Fauldhouse to quickly cover the 12 mile distance from the depot.

“The Multihogs more than exceeded our expectations and their initial performance leaves us in no doubt that we are well equipped for efficient clearance should the snow return,” says Andy Johnston. When the winter season is over West Lothian Council will be looking to maximise the investment in the vehicles by adding other applications to its remit. A patch planer that was put through it paces at the original demo is likely to be first on the list, thanks to its ability to carry out permanent carriageway repairs in a fraction of the time needed by a larger machine that cannot travel under its own power. Hedge cutting and sweeping are also areas to be investigated. Tom Ward sums up: “The beauty of the Multihog is that it is never likely to sitting idle whatever the time of year.”

Multihog Keeps The Tunnel Open For Business

Transroute Tunnel Operations has taken delivery of a Multihog MH90 multi-purpose implement carrier which enabled the toll plaza at the entrance to the Dublin Port Tunnel to be kept free of snow and ice and safely gritted despite exceptionally harsh weather this winter.

Transroute is responsible for managing all processes associated with the operation and maintenance of the tunnel, and was asked to operate a Multihog fitted out with winter equipment on behalf of the Administrative Authority. From the outset the Multihog proved to be absolutely indispensable, allowing the tunnel to remain operational during one of the worst spells of weather ever experienced in the region.

“We previously used external resources for snow clearing, and we could not always rely on these vehicles being where they were needed at any given time due to contractors’ other commitments or adverse weather and road conditions,” says Transroute’s Chief Operating Officer Alex Young. “The Multihog’s immediate availability and flexibility allowed us to react very quickly to prevailing conditions for total control of operations at all times – for example to determine exactly when to lay salt. Without this we would not have been able to keep the tunnel open – the consequences would have meant thousands of HGV’s being diverted through the city in the busy Christmas period, not to mention loss of revenue.”

Transroute’s Multihog MH90 is fitted with a 2.4m snow plough and a hydraulically operated rear mounted 1m³ salt spreader, which allows the material flow to be adjusted between 5g/m² and 250g/m² depending on road conditions. This was much more effective than the separate ploughing and spreading vehicles that were previously at the company’s disposal. Its compact dimensions also enabled much better access to the relatively small areas around the toll booths.

The Multihog, developed and manufactured in Dundalk, was designed as an all seasonal vehicle that can be used with an almost limitless amount of attachments for a wide variety of highway maintenance and ground care tasks. The quick release mechanism enables all attachments, even the gritter unit,  to be changed or demounted in a couple of minutes. It is characterised by an extremely robust build, and an impressive towing capacity of 3 tonnes. For driver comfort and safety the spacious cab is fully enclosed and includes air conditioning and heating. It also features an air suspension seat, multi-functional joystick and exceptional 360º visibility which minimises fatigue even over long shifts.

The Multihog’s versatility has already prompted Alex Young to look into further applications. “We will be are proposing to the Administrative Authority that we get additional attachments on an ongoing basis such as road sweepers and sprayers for cleaning road signs.  My impression when I first saw the Multihog was that it was a machine worth snapping up, and this has proved to be 100% the case.”

Multihog’s Versatility is Just the Job for Rotherham MBC

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has taken delivery of a Multihog multi-purpose utility vehicle for highway maintenance duties to keep the region’s road network safe and in good condition. The vehicle was supplied by TransLinc, May Gurney’s specialist fleet services business.

TransLinc is working in partnership with the Council under a 10-year contract, which commenced in 2004. The contract covers vehicle provision through contract hire with maintenance. TransLinc currently supports 177 vehicles for the council including 4x4s, trailers, road sweepers, tippers, vans, pick up trucks, a gully emptier and jetter, library vans, mini buses and lorries.

The Multihog is being used primarily for patch planing this season, but along with the planer attachment the council also ordered winter service attachments in readiness for next winter. Having the hydraulically operated gritter unit and the heavy duty lift, tilt and angle snow plough available will however enable snow clearing to be carried out should the bad weather return before then.

Previous patch planing operations relied on traditional methods which involved the use of multiple vehicles and manual breaking, and Highways Delivery Manager David Hepworth was keen to find a more streamlined procedure as he explains: “We had looked for a while for a quicker and more effective method for carrying out these types of repairs. Smaller machines were not up the job and I was of the opinion that there was definitely a gap to be filled in the market. When we saw a demo of the Multihog we realised that this was the niche machine we needed.”

Following a short demo the Multihog was trialled for two days in real time repairs and the combination of the powerful base unit and the 400mm wide planer attachment proved to be a time saving and efficient method which also eradicated the need for manual breaking. This contributes to much better health and safety procedures as any risk of hand arm vibration is avoided. Planing to a depth of 125mm, the attachment saves the cost of infill materials by accurately removing only what is needed. This produces a sound base for reinstatement and reduces transport and recycling costs by creating a re-usable material.

“We anticipated significant increase in structural damage after the winter period and Multihog pulled out all the stops to get the machine to us for early January as required,” says David. “Although the weather has not been as harsh as expected the machine has been in operation on a daily basis ever since.  At the moment it is doing basic patching work but its versatility means that we will be using it within a planned scheme of first time fixing of pot holes and for major maintenance scenarios in future. We have been more than happy with its performance and the drivers love it – they regard it as their extra Christmas present!”

Multihog is Four Times more Productive for Glasgow City Council

Glasgow City Council, Scotland’s largest local authority, has quadrupled productivity in its carriageway permanent patching programme since it took delivery of an MH90 Multihog multipurpose implement carrier fitted with a patch planer attachment. It has also improved operational health and safety by reducing the exposure of its workforce to the risks of hand-arm vibration.

A spell of harsh winters and the general wear and tear on road surfaces has made efficient patch planing more of a priority in recent years, and Road Operations Manager David Russell and his team were keen to investigate alternatives to traditional methods as he explains: “With a road network of 1,750 km to maintain, manual operations with a five man squad using a team of jackhammers were quite slow and laborious. Depending on the size of potholes and their proximity to each other we could expect to cover around 50 to 100 m² a day. We were very impressed when we saw a demo of the Multihog / patch planer combination and realised it could help us to speed up repair work.”

The Multihog AP400 patch planer was developed to offer faster, cleaner and quieter planing compared to other machines on the market. It enables road surfaces to be planed to a width of 400mm and a depth of 125mm and saves on the costs of infill materials by accurately removing only what is necessary. This produces a sound base for reinstatement and helps to reduce transport and recycling costs by creating a re-usable material.

The Multihog has definitely proved its worth at Glasgow as the impressive statistics  demonstrate: the five man team can now reinstate between 200 and 400 m² a day, so is at least four times more productive. This enables the workforce to finish repairs in any given area much more quickly, reducing the disruption to traffic flow in the very busy city. David’s previous experience with other planers attached to plant equipment was that they were too lightweight to cope with this very heavy duty application, but his verdict is that “the Multihog’s solid construction and powerful hydraulics make it more than up to the job. Its road speed of 40km/h also enables it to travel independently around the city from one job to the next rather than having to be loaded on and off a trailer and this manoeuvrability is much more convenient.”

David is aware of the Multihog’s versatility to work with an almost limitless number of attachments, and may look into the winter maintenance kit at some point. But for the moment his focus is on patch planing which is carried out every day across the network. “Like every other local authority in the UK we had a huge problem with potholes mainly due to the recent extreme winters. Our programme of permanent patching repairs using the Multihog has made a great contribution towards rectifying the situation.”

14 Multihogs for Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport has taken delivery of a fleet of fourteen Multihog multi-purpose implement carriers which have been fitted with winter resilience equipment in preparation for the upcoming winter period. Twelve Multihogs will be deployed airside for stand clearance, with the remaining two destined for landside operation in car parking and forecourt areas.

Gatwick is the UK’s second largest airport and the busiest single-runway airport in the world. It serves more than 200 destinations (more than any other UK airport) in 90 countries for around 33 million passengers a year on short- and long-haul point-to-point services.

Airports across Europe were affected by extreme weather conditions last year. At that time, in December, Gatwick invested £8 million in new snow clearing equipment which has enabled the airport to double the size of its snow kit to 95 vehicles compared to the 47 vehicles last year. The expanded fleet includes snow ploughs, brushes, cutters, blowers and de-icing vehicles as well as tractors and other small plant equipment. A focus was on finding a method of clearing snow and ice from around aircraft parked at stands, which ideally required a smaller machine than the tractors that had traditionally been used for this task.

“We were looking for something compact and manoeuvrable which could access the whole of the stand area for efficient clearance”, says Airfield Operations Safety Standards and Training Manager David Charman. “We liked what we saw on the Multihog website and were even more impressed when we saw it in action at a demo here on site. Its powerful hydraulics enable it to be fitted with implements both front and rear, which is a great benefit, as the tractors could only operate with front attachments.”

Gatwick’s Multihogs are fitted with a front snow plough and brush combination, which was developed according to the airport’s requirements. David comments: “We had had experience of this on other vehicles and recognised it as the most effective solution for initial ploughing and final sweeping. Multihog’s manufacturers have a very ‘can do’ philosophy towards customer initiatives and their designers quickly came up with the exact specifications that we wanted. Together with the rear attachments we have in effect a ‘3 in 1 machine’ at our disposal.” Rear mounted 1,200 litre de-icing sprayers are fitted to the airside vehicles, with 1m³ gritter units being chosen for the landside operation.

Members of Gatwick’s repair and maintenance team underwent workshop training at Multihog’s manufacturing facility in Dundalk, Ireland to ensure the day to day smooth running of the fleet, and extra airport personnel have been trained to operate the vehicles should weather conditions be particularly severe.  “We have had nothing  but positive experiences with Multihog since we embarked on this project,” says David. “The machines were all delivered on schedule, the sales team and manufacturers have been very accommodating to our demands, and we now have a system in place that should minimise disruption to passengers and ensure clear working conditions for ground service, baggage handling and refueling personnel airside. Landside the Multihogs will enable us to offer a new and enhanced service for customers. The all-seasonal ability of the vehicles also means that we will be able to look at further applications for the warmer months of the year.”

The diesel powered, hydrostatically driven Multihog  is fully designed and manufactured in Ireland with particular focus on increased product utilisation, lower operating costs and a safe and comfortable working environment. It can be used with an almost limitless amount of attachments for a wide variety of highway, winter maintenance and ground care tasks. It has a towing capacity of 3 t, and the quick release mechanism enables all attachments to be changed or demounted in a couple of minutes.

Multihog Qualifies for Cambridge

Cambridgeshire County Council has acquired a Multihog multi-purpose implement carrier to keep the track next to its Guided Busway free from ice and snow in the coming months. The revolutionary Busway opened in August and at just under 16 miles, it is the longest of its kind in the world. It gives residents a high quality alternative to the long queues and uncertain journey times on the notoriously congested A14.

The route follows that of old railway lines, and the car-free pathway which has been built alongside the section from St. Ives to Cambridge city centre is used as a maintenance track, footpath and cycleway. The Council’s snow clearing equipment designated for treating the Busway itself is too large to be used on the pathway, so Highways and Maintenance Manager Richard Kingston and his team needed to look for an alternative. “After seeing a demo of the Multihog we realised that this compact and very manoeuvrable vehicle would access all areas and so suited our requirements perfectly.”

From the wide range of winter resilience attachments available for use with the Multihog, Cambridge Council has chosen a front mounted snow plough and rear mounted 1200L brine sprayer. The sprayer was preferred over a gritter to ensure very accurate spraying in a defined area, which minimises the environmental impact of stray grit. Due to the dimensions of the pathway, Multihog designers came up with a tailored solution for the spraying bars, which have been manufactured to the same width as the vehicle itself. Richard comments: “We were impressed with the flexibility of the manufacturers to quickly adapt this to our specifications. We now have a piece of kit we can put into operation at the onset of bad weather to keep the pathway cleared and safe for pedestrians and cyclists who are in close proximity to fast buses.”

If weather conditions are particularly adverse the Multihog will also be deployed for ploughing and spraying in other areas such as the town centre and on rural and narrow roads. With 4 wheel drive, a powerful 90 hp engine and a top road speed of 40 km/h it can easily be driven to trouble spots that other vehicles may find hard to access.

A further bonus is the Multihog’s ability to be used all year round. According to Richard the Council is looking at 52 week a year operation for the base unit by adding further attachments such as a patch planer and sweeper once the winter season is over. This will more than justify the expenditure on the vehicle as it is “not going to be sitting in a garage for half the year” as Richard puts it.

The diesel powered, hydrostatically driven Multihog  is designed and manufactured in Ireland with particular focus on increased product utilisation, lower operating costs and a safe and comfortable working environment. It can be used with an almost limitless amount of attachments for a wide variety of highway, winter maintenance and ground care tasks. It has a towing capacity of 3 t, and the quick release mechanism enables all attachments to be changed or demounted in a couple of minutes.

Birmingham Plans Ahead With Multihog

Birmingham Airport will shortly take delivery of a Multihog MH90 multipurpose implement carrier with winter maintenance kit following a review of stand clearance methods after the recent harsh winters.

Head of Aerodrome Operations Rob Cooke was impressed with the Multihog’s manoeuvrability which makes it the ideal vehicle to tackle snow clearance and de-icing around the parked aircraft at the 80 + stands at the airport. “The large machines we have for clearing runways worked very well during the bad weather, but in common with most airports we took a long and hard look at stand clearance methods and realised that a new approach was necessary. Tractor mounted snow brushes can on occasion be too large to access the very tight spaces on occupied  stands, so that the final clearance often had to be carried out manually. The specialist nature of the Multihog and its excellent visibility from the cab will enable it to get up close to the aircraft for a safe and ‘clean sweep’ so to speak.”

Fitted with a snow brush on the front of the MH90 base unit and a 1.6t capacity spreader on the rear, clearance procedures can be carried out with just the one vehicle rather than two, which will also speed up the process thereby helping to minimise the possibility of flight delays.

“Now more than ever there is an increased focus on achieving conditions on the stand that meet all stakeholders’ requirements,” continues Rob, “which has resulted in the need for an appropriate type of equipment to cover all eventualities. Given the choice we are hoping that we don’t actually have to use the Multihog as we’d prefer a quiet winter! But having seen it in action and had the thumbs up from our operations team and motor transport department as to its quality design and robust build, we are confident that we are well prepared for the worst that the weather can bring.”

Multihog’s Barrier Cutting Solution 

From 3km per day to 3km per hour

Multihog’s latest solution for safer and more effective highway maintenance comes in the form of a barrier cutter, which enables much quicker and safer clearance of vegetation around crash barriers alongside motorways and dual carriageways.

This new attachment was developed in collaboration with McCreath Taylor, a Northern Irish supplier of environmental and municipal equipment, after the company won a contract to provide vehicles, manpower and management for motorway maintenance in the region. Director David Johnston was keen to find a more efficient solution for his clients than the traditional methods used which were labour intensive, costly and potentially dangerous. A typical operation would involve the use of tractor mounted grass cutters, a three strong team of strimmers and three preceding warning vehicles.

Having seen a video of the Multihog in operation, David was impressed by its versatility and visited the manufacturing facility in Dundalk. It became clear after discussions with Multihog designer Jim McAdam that a solution could be found to address the issues in question, with the added benefit of vastly speeding up the clearance of the long stretches of carriageway under contract.

The subsequently designed barrier cutter, with a cutting width of 1200mm, is mounted on the front of the Multihog MH90 base unit, and offers unimpeded visibility for the single operator. The two rotating discs are spring loaded to automatically and safely cut around the barrier uprights. The attachment also features a swivel mount, allowing both the side and central reservations to be cut with the flow of traffic.

The time savings are impressive with the Multihog: a previous 9 hour shift averaged a total of just 3km, whereas 3km per hour can now be achieved, enabling McCreath Taylor to meet the budget and efficiency targets promised. With the addition of a warning arrow fixed to the rear of the Multihog, the requirement for ancillary warning vehicles has also been reduced by one, for further savings on diesel and personnel.

David comments: “Jim looked at our requirements and observed the opportunity to come up with yet another application for this versatile machine, and we were sold pretty much there and then. I like the easy operation and the fact that the lads can swap the tools on the front and rear of the Multihog in minutes if we have another job requiring different attachments. We have had faultless service so far and I am also delighted that the operation can now be carried out more safely.”

Bristol Airport has ordered two Multihog multipurpose implement carriers fitted with winter resilience attachments to ensure that it is well prepared in the event of snowfall and icy conditions in the coming months. The machines will be primarily used for head of stand clearance, and will considerably speed up this process to prevent disruption to Airport operations.

Despite one of the most severe winters for several years last winter, Bristol Airport lost only one and a half hours of scheduled flying time as a result of snow during this period. However, keeping aircraft stands clear of snow and ice proved particularly challenging and labour intensive. This prompted Steve Webb, Head of Motor Transport at the airport, to look for a compact yet powerful and manoeuvrable stand clearance machine that did not compromise on visibility to operate safely in and around parked aircraft. Value for money was also an issue, as he explains: “Before the recent spate of bad winters the number of days when the Airport was affected by snow previously averaged between just three and six. Locations which expect long drawn out winters can justify the substantial investment in some of the very expensive pieces of equipment that we saw in operation in Norway and Switzerland for example. With our less predictable climate we needed to find a specialist machine that would provide a more cost effective solution, and when we saw the Multihog in action we realised that we had found the answer.”

Front attachments for the two Multihog MH90 base units are hydraulically operated spring loaded 2.4m wide snow ploughs for initial snow clearance and snow brushes for a back to black surface, featuring the quick release system common to all Multihog attachments. De-mountable de-icing chemical tanks with a 1,200 litre capacity and variable spray widths are fitted to the rear of the vehicles. “This will be a substantial improvement on the industry’s previous stand clearing methods” says Steve, “and as part of our risk management strategy it will enable us to minimise closures or delays and therefore the impact of bad weather on passengers.”

The Multihog is manufactured in Ireland, with an emphasis on robust operation, driver comfort and safety. “We looked at a lot of machines from various manufacturers” says Steve, “but the verdict from all concerned – engineers and drivers alike – is that the Multihog is an impressive, excellently engineered, quality vehicle that is easy to operate, with a spacious cab.”

Once any risk of bad weather is over, the Multihog’s versatility to work with an almost endless array of attachments means that Steve can foresee many other uses for it during the summer months whilst the winter maintenance kit is in storage