Local governments carry out a raft of services for their residents – from maintaining streets, parks and public facilities to keeping local wildlife and pests under control – and council staff need access to the wide range of tools required.
With such a broad range of functions carried out by maintenance staff, these employees need the right gear to ensure the jobs are carried out efficiently for the public – and ensuring that this is achieved begins with providing the right vehicle equipped with the right tools.
Hidrive is the only local manufacturer of ute and truck service bodies with a company-owned national installation network and the ability to supply councils all over Australia with a tailored solution for all council applications.
Its national coverage allows Hidrive to provide high quality service locally, even working with local dealers or councils’ preferred fleet management organisations (FMOs).
They offer an unrivalled range of service body builds for the local government sector, meaning there’s something for every contractor in a council’s team.
A fit for every purpose
Hidrive offers a range of purpose-built service body builds for the many different tasks in the local government sector. These include:
Parks and gardens
Keeping public green spaces pristine, safe and accessible is a valued service provided by the councils. This durable and space saving tool canopy design completes an ideal parks and gardens ute. It offers a central aisle for bulky tools and equipment, plus lockable storage boxes with a range of shelving for all the tools of the trade.
Mechanic
Hidrive’s mechanic build is an exceptional mobile workspace for mechanic-based trades and technicians. With inclusions like ‘one-click’ shelving, underbody storage, an air compressor and much more, this service body provides space for everything council staff need to get the job done, meaning fewer trips back to the depot and minimal downtime.
Animal management
This ergonomic canopy is designed to ensure the safety of rangers as they manage and transport companion animals and wildlife. The single or divided space options provides comfort for the animals being transported.
Cleaners
Tailored for public facility maintenance workers, this service body provides secure compartments with a bund for both chemicals and bulky tools, making the job safer and faster.
All-rounder truck
Hidrive also offers an all-purpose truck option, delivering the ultimate trades unit for the plumber, street furniture and signage team, or the regional all-rounder. This part canopy service body offers the best of all worlds with a secure, dust and watertight canopy at the front and an open tray section at the rear — perfect for storing wheelbarrows, rubbish bins or even a park bench.
Utility and strength in the field
Hidrive’s ute and truck service bodies are built with lightweight but durable and wear resistant materials.
These canopies are built to last, minimising wasted funds and costly downtime for repairs. In fact, Hidrive’s canopies are so durable, the are expected to outlast their vehicle. Thanks to their modular design, these service bodies can be removed and attached to a new vehicle as fleets are upgraded or replaced.
Despite their toughness, the canopies are lightweight, ergonomic and maximise safety and utility. This allows council staff to save on fuel costs, carry more, stay under legal payload and reduce breaking distances without sacrificing the durability the job demands.
Hidrive is the first Australian manufacturer of service bodies to receive a triple ISO accreditation.
With approval in sustainability, safety and quality, local governments can be sure that Hidrive products will meet all their needs.
To learn more, visit hidrive.com.au/government-sector
