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Doosan Extends GX range
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Doosan has introduced six new IC engine models to its GX economy range.
Doosan is the only major manufacturer to market two ranges of trucks under a single brand, the higher specification Pro-5 Series and the entry-level GX Range. The dual range approach has contributed to Doosan’s best ever year in the UK and a growing market share across the globe.
The latest models take the total number of trucks in the GX range to ten.
Doosan UK’s general manager Tim Waples believes the 1.5, 1.8 and 2.0 capacity LPG and diesel trucks arrive at the best possible time for the company.
Said Tim: “In the midst of an economic downturn, we know that businesses are keen to keep costs down as they invest to grow and survive. As such, the GX Series is very popular with users that perhaps don’t have as intensive an operation as some of our Pro-5 fleet customers, but still need reliability and performance from a proven machine. We feel that extending the range now makes perfect sense.”
Doosan continues to invest in projects across a spectrum of business sectors. Recently it acquired the German warehouse equipment specialist, ATL, and is busy planning its first major steps into the warehouse market. The company has also begun a project to develop a new hybrid excavator, whilst earlier this year the heavy industries division exported the first Korean designed nuclear reactor. Confidence, said Tim, remains high despite tough market conditions:
“Our business is based on fundamental principles of offering the best value for money in a high quality, reliable machine. It’s an approach that’s allowed us to grow rapidly, making 2008 another record year for Doosan, despite a declining market. It’s therefore gratifying to be able to introduce these models from a position of confidence and strength, and further demonstrating our commitment to future growth.”
Simple to operate, with wide visibility masts, ergonomic operator compartment and robust 2.4 litre LPG or 3.3 litre industrial diesel engines, the GX series aims to combine comfort and reliable performance with simplicity of design.
The GX Series also comes complete with the award-winning operator sensing system to ensure a safer operation. The latest models are available in the UK from June/July 2009.
Over 90 Doosan models are available in the UK from 1.0 to 5.0 tonnes, electric models and 1.5 to 16.0 tonnes for IC models.
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12th May 2009, 18:35
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