The NHS in Fife has taken delivery of Iveco’s new Daily 4x4.

It replaces a five-year-old Multicar and will be used during the winter months to clear snow from access roads and car parks across five NHS sites in Fife using a snow plough attachment manufactured by JA Cuthbertson.

Its dropside body is also mounted with a SnowEx 7500 grit spreader.

At other times of the year the snow plough and spreader can be removed, allowing the Daily to take on an agricultural role assisting with grass cutting and hedge trimming on NHS property.

Jim McIlroy, transport officer for NHS Fife, explained: “Maintaining access to NHS facilities in the winter months is absolutely essential and having the Daily 4x4 allows us to keep roads and car parks on-site clear, whilst the council’s focus is on moving snow from public highways."

Supplied by North East Truck & Van on a six-year agreement from Automotive Leasing, the yellow 5.5 tonne Daily 4x4 is expected to clock-up approximately 10,000 miles a year and will be based at Lynebank Hospital in Dumfermline.

It will be serviced and maintained throughout its projected six-year life on the fleet by local Iveco dealer AM Phillip.