Customer Case Study: Celebrating 50 Years of Success with a Bespoke DAF XF 8×2 F710 Crane Truck
Client: Eagle Plant Hire
Industry: Plant Hire & Transport
Location: UK
Overview
Marking their 50th anniversary, Eagle Plant Hire continues to invest in quality equipment that supports their nationwide operations — and this latest addition is no exception.
To celebrate the milestone, Eagle Plant have expanded their fleet with a DAF XF 8×2 fitted with a FASSI F710 crane, complete with a Mac’s bespoke flatbed body and the patented Mac’s front stabiliser legs system, allowing stable lifting over the full 360°.
This build represents more than just another fleet addition — it’s the latest chapter in a partnership between Mac’s Truck Sales and Eagle Plant that has spanned more than two decades, with more to come.
Challenge
Operating within the busy plant hire and transport sector, Eagle Plant Hire required a solution that could handle:
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Heavy, high-reach lifting for equipment moves and site logistics
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Safe and stable operation, even when lifting over the front of the truck in tight spaces
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Durable, high-spec bodywork to maximise payload and stand up to the rigors of daily use
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Fleet consistency and efficiency, as part of a multi-vehicle rollout
The key challenge was ensuring each truck in their new fleet batch combined robust build quality with the flexibility and performance Eagle Plant Hire is known for.
Solution
Mac’s delivered a DAF XF 8×2 chassis built to Eagle’s exact specification, complete with:
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FASSI F710 crane – providing exceptional power, reach, and reliability
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Mac’s bespoke flatbed body – optimised for strength, storage, and functionality
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Mac’s patented front legs system – enabling stable lifting over the front and full 360° operation, furthermore, these increase aerodynamics by being fitted behind the front grille. A patent and design that’s exclusive to Mac’s.
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Precision-built finish – tailored to Eagle Plant Hire’s operational demands and long-term fleet strategy
This truck is one of a 10-vehicle order, each engineered in-house by Mac’s to deliver consistent performance, durability, and ease of use across the Eagle Plant Hire fleet.
Looking Ahead
As Eagle Plant Hire celebrates 50 years in business, their partnership with Mac’s Truck Sales continues to grow — built on shared values of quality, reliability, and innovation.
Thank you to Eagle Plant Hire for your continued trust and partnership. Here’s to the next 50 years of building, lifting, and moving together.
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