Positive experiences with the brand have prompted Australia’s best known garden centre to add to its fleet of Hino trucks and maintain a relationship that began more than 25 years ago.
Flower Power Garden Centres has taken delivery of another 500 Series medium duty model for its fleet. This includes 27 Hino trucks ranging from Dutro, 300 and 500 Series models to 700 Series prime movers.
Flower Power’s new 500 Series GH 1728 XXL Auto Air has been fitted with an 8.5-metre FRP body and 2T Anteo door sealer. It also has a Hino Genuine bullbar, roof scoop, flares, reversing camera and multimedia system, and the company’s livery has been added to the sides, doors and roof scoop.
Flower Power Logistics Manager Ryan Barry said the decision to purchase another Hino was largely due to the company’s positive experiences and the brand’s reputation.
“Reliability has always been a strong point with Hino. I always look around at other brands but end up buying more Hino trucks,” Mr Barry said.
“The 500 Series’ performance, comfort and safety attributes are outstanding. Its ride and handling surpasses other brands I’ve driven, and the Allison automatic transmission helps it drive just like a car.”
Flower Power has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Hino Australia and the Toyota Group.
“We’ve had good experiences with Hino, Toyota and our dealer – Adtrans,” Mr Barry said.
“They know the critical functions of running a business, 364 days a year.”
Flower Power’s Hino trucks are used to deliver goods from its wholesale nursery site at Glenorie to its 11 retail outlets across the greater Sydney area.
“Our Hino fleet does 10 or 12 hour shifts, seven days a week, covering up to 450 kilometres per day,” Mr Barry said.
The Hino 500 Series GH 1728 XXL Auto Air is fitted with the J08E-VD inline six-cylinder turbo diesel engine, rated at 206kW (280HP) and 824Nm. Its power is delivered through the Allison 3000 five-speed automatic transmission.
Its safety and comfort features include ABS-equipped brakes, dual SRS airbags, heated external rear view mirrors and the ISRI driver’s seat.
Flower Power has grown from its original Moorebank nursery, which it took over in 1968, to running 11 retail and three wholesale locations in the greater Sydney area.
Flower Power has expanded its business model from nursery and landscape sales to include services such as garden design, landscaping, pool fencing, decking and outdoor shelter construction.