When a company uses 19 vehicles from a single vehicle manufacturer, it’s clear that the vehicles deliver measurable added value. For Service 7000 AG, a service partner for property management companies in the field of repairs and replacement of large household appliances (a subsidiary of the Coop Group), one thing is clear: the 19 vehicles from Baldinger Fahrzeugbau, which are in daily use throughout Switzerland from the Netstal GL (headquarters), Oberbüren SG, and Wangen a. A. BE locations, offer tangible advantages. This is particularly true when it comes to payload – the decisive criterion for Lucia Baumgartner, assistant to the management and fleet manager at Service 7000:
Maximum payload: Baldinger Fahrzeugbau delivers lightweight solution for Service 7000
“Our technicians transport around seven devices plus tools per trip,” explains Lucia Baumgartner. ‘With the old delivery vans, we were often at the limit with a payload of 390 kilograms after the workshop conversion.’ The trips had to be planned precisely and sometimes even split up. Looking back, she says that this was less efficient and less sustainable than today.
Baldinger Fahrzeugbau guarantees more payload
Thanks to its low-frame design with the Ultra Light chassis, the Nissan Interstar achieves a payload of 1,050 to 1,100 kg before workshop conversion. After workshop conversion with vehicle/workshop equipment, a payload of 490 to 590 kg remains. That means over 25 percent more than before. “This allows us to use the vehicles as required by our operations,” says Lucia Baumgartner.
Lightweight construction meets well thought-out design
The seven new Nissan transporters were implemented in collaboration with Auto Nart AG in Ennenda, GL. The company supported the project in Glarus and worked with Baldinger Fahrzeugbau to implement optimizations. “The Nissan vehicles are designed for maximum payload. Adjustments were made to the vehicle floors, where wooden parts were replaced with plastic.” This was also done for payload reasons. ‘Working with Baldinger Fahrzeugbau is very pleasant. They are flexible and customer-oriented,’ says Dragan Bijelic, who is responsible for customer service as workshop manager at Auto Nart AG.
But the vehicles are not only light, they are also particularly suitable for everyday use. For example, the chassis can be easily raised for certain deliveries – an advantage in city traffic or on uneven access roads.
Switch to Nissan Interstar as base vehicle
While the Baldinger fleet at Service 7000 AG was initially based on the VW T6.1, the latest delivery meant a change was necessary. This is because the VW T.6.1 is now only available as a double cab. And switching to the Crafter was out of the question. The solution: the Nissan Interstar, equipped with Baldinger’s sophisticated lightweight construction concept. The fleet now comprises 19 vehicles with Baldinger bodies – 12 VWs and 7 Nissans.
Economic and ecological advantage
“People work with the vehicles,” emphasizes Besim Latifi, Head of Eastern Service at Service 7000. ‘And the feedback from our technicians is consistently positive. The driving comfort is outstanding.’ The vehicles cover an average of 45,000 kilometers per year – so every kilogram of payload counts. After all, more payload means fewer trips, less CO₂ and lower operating costs. This clearly demonstrates the ecological component of the Baldinger solution.
Delivered ready to go – just as requested
What matters most to Lucia Baumgartner: “I order the vehicles and expect them to arrive ready to go. With our partner Baldinger Fahrzeugbau as our supplier, this works perfectly.”
With its sophisticated lightweight construction, tailor-made solutions, and cooperative partnership, Baldinger Fahrzeugbau provides the perfect answer to today’s delivery challenges. Service 7000 has recognized this and now drives the “payload king” to its customers throughout Switzerland. The next nine vehicles have already been ordered – a clear sign of satisfaction with Baldinger Fahrzeugbau.
Since 1970, Baldinger Fahrzeugbau has stood for continuous innovation and the highest quality. Based in Urdorf, the car body manufacturer is still the leading producer of lightweight commercial vehicles and is known for its low-frame chassis, the Baldiner ANC chassis and the Baldinger Ultra Light chassis. For more information, visit: www.baldinger-ag.ch.
