The vehicle was acquired through Grounds Operations Manager Dmitriz Sopiaz who had been aware of its benefits through a previous role.
“I’d had experience of the G4, albeit it not with the tipper, and I knew it was reliable and did a good job.”
Available as pick-ups, vans and waste collectors, the Goupil G4 is designed to provide total versatility. With an operational range of up to 101 miles and a maximum speed of 31mph the G4 is purposefully designed with a variety of body types and features a safe and secure cabin with both left and right hand drive options.
Dimitrisz said his rangers find the vehicle ideal for transporting their tools, picking up litter and towing their pressure washer. Also its cage and tipper makes for ideal transportation and disposal of green waste.
He said: “Before I ordered the vehicle it had gone out to tender as required by our council’s procurement policy. I had liaised with the town ranger service to see if there was potentially any other model that might serve them better.
“We looked at the catalogue and the G4 was ideal. It suited all our requirements without us having to make modifications and it gave us the best value for money.”
Dimitrisz said with much of the rangers’ service being carried out in the town centre, it was imperative the new vehicle suited the council’s green policy.
He said: “This vehicle is quiet, it’s narrow which is ideal for when we are working on pathways, there are zero emissions which of course is hugely important in pedestrianised areas. It just ticked all our boxes.
“Further, the town rangers service is very well regarded and this vehicle was ideal as it’s compact, it looks the part and we have branded it with our logo which is great as the rangers are very often stopped by members of the public and being such a familiar sight in the heart of Dunstable, the branding helps make them more approachable.
“So far, so good, I’d have to say!”