Simply the best.

When his company needed another concrete mixer for building sites in and around London, it became clear to Balean that there would soon be another Econic in his yard: "For our line of work, there is no truck that can match the Econic," he says. "As always, Mercedes-Benz Trucks combines reliable, economical performance with comfort and fantastic visibility from the cab."

Over two decades in the transport industry, Balean has developed a preference for vehicles that meet his high standards: After ten years as a driver, he founded Best UK Transport in 2011, bought an Econic with a McPhee mixer and later an 8x4 Arocs tipper.

He bought his new Econic 3235 L from the dealer Intercounty Truck & Van in Peterborough. The new truck is equipped with an 8-m³ drum from Schwing Stetter and wears the colours of Balean’s most important customer Hanson UK – from the concrete giant’s depot he supplies building sites across London.

With its configuration the Econic is tailor-made for use in inner-city areas and on construction sites. Single front steering axle, twin-drive bogie and rear steering axle: that gives it an impressively tight turning circle and manoeuvrability that no other construction vehicle in this weight class achieves.

Moreover, the Econic impresses with safety features such as excellent all-round visibility thanks to the deep panoramic windscreen and the fully glazed folding door. The low seating position enables direct eye contact with other road users, particularly cyclists and pedestrians.

You see each other, you understand each other better – and that reduces stress: “The low seating position and the good field of vision make driving on busy city streets much less stressful for us,” explains Balean.

The driving experience is made even more relaxed by the Active Brake Assist 5, which features a pedestrian detection function. The vehicle also has an electronic braking system that is automatically activated when the engine is switched off. A 360-degree camera system rounds off the safety package.

Another plus is the powerful 7.7-litre six-cylinder engine of the Econic: it delivers a robust 354 hp and is combined with the fuel-saving 12-speed Mercedes PowerShift 3 transmission. In addition, all new Econic vehicles sold through the Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK dealer network come with a three-year warranty – or up to a mileage of 160,000 km. And the Econic also has a future: it has been designed to meet any future tightening of truck regulations over the long term.

That makes the Econic the perfect package for transport tasks in London. Balean knows that the combination of maneuverability, safety and warranty makes the Econic the best choice for his company. He has to know: he himself sits behind the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz Trucks vehicles every day.