An award-winning interior property stylist has taken deliveries of two new Isuzu trucks.
Delivered by Webster Trucks in Tasmania, the market in which Shift Property Styling has become a major player since its foundation in 2006, the trucks are both 7,500 kg GVM NPR 75-190s
They are powered by Isuzu’s 5.2-litre 16-valve SOHC engine.
Shift Property Styling moves furniture and household accessories all around the state.
Founders Donielle and Adam Luttrell began curating spaces as a passion project but quickly developed a following — captivating agents, purchasers, and sellers with their ability to completely transform houses into homes.
“Initially, we were only going to get one new truck, so we went into Webster Trucks in Hobart and talked to Shane Hilder, who was really helpful,” said Adam Luttrell.
“In fact, he was so helpful we decided to buy two new trucks.
“We really liked what Shane had to offer and the reputation and range of the Isuzu brand.”
The 4HK1-TCC engine outputs 140kW at 2,600rpm and torque of 513Nm @ 1,600 – 2,600rpm.
“We wanted to make sure we had vehicles that would suit our purpose, which is why we chose the trucks with 7.5-tonne GVM,” said Luttrell.
“Our drivers have all done their light-rigid licence tests and are very proud of that — it has also allowed them to improve their professional skill set.”
The trucks are used to cart premium furniture and household goods all over Tasmania and have been specially outfitted to carry out the task safely and efficiently.
“We’ll set up an empty house and use the trucks to transport all the goods we need for that job, including furniture, accessories and household goods,” explained Luttrell.
“We had the trucks specially lined with padded panelling and tie-down points as well as a one-tonne tailgate loader on the rear.
“We’ve also installed some lighting inside the bodies and toolboxes.”
Luttrell said that another reason he wanted to upgrade the transport side of the business relates to operator safety.
Shift Property Styling’s NPR 75-190s come equipped with Isuzu’s Advanced Driver Assistance System or ‘ADAS’, including autonomous emergency braking that can recognise pedestrians and other road users, and a lane departure warning system that provides audible and visual alarms for the driver if the vehicle begins to wander out of the lane marking or over the road edge.
A distance warning system will alert the driver if they get too close to the vehicle in front.
“There are a lot of safety features in the trucks that weren’t available when we purchased our older models,” said Luttrell.
“Things like cruise control, lane departure warning and the distance warning… they’re just a whole world safer and more comfortable than what we’d come out of previously.
“We do trips from Hobart to Launceston, which takes about two-and-a-half to three hours, and the trucks are just great on those longer runs. ”
One of the big attractions of owning an Isuzu for Shift Property Styling was the exceptional aftersales service offered at Webster Trucks.
They opted for Isuzu Service Agreements to cover their ongoing maintenance needs.
These agreements ensure that the trucks remain in peak condition and are backed by Isuzu Care, which includes access to Isuzu’s expert technicians at the head office and the local dealership.
This protects their investment and provides peace of mind with the knowledge that the vehicles are being cared for by expert hands.
“Shane was fantastic with his knowledge of the Isuzu brand,” said Luttrell.
“He lives and breathes it. He offered us the Isuzu Service Agreements, which are great, and we took them up on both trucks.
“This means that we don’t have to worry about the cost of servicing the trucks, it’s all built in.
“Isuzu’s amazing warranty and roadside assist mean that if something does go wrong, or even if one of the boys runs out of fuel, we’re covered—no matter what happens out there, we’ve got the backup to help us.”
