Many of us grew up with milk floats being a common sight and sound on our local streets. These vehicles on their daily milk rounds have been the backbone of the UK dairy industry for over a century. Osborne Motors has always been at the forefront of providing milk float vehicles as we are the largest UK manufacturer of milk delivery vehicles, renowned for our expertise and high-quality vehicle bodywork.
Founded in 1920, Osborne Motors has a rich history in the art of commercial vehicle bodywork. With over a hundred years of experience, this family-run business has cultivated a reputation for excellence, trust, and innovation. Our knowledge extends across various sectors, including dairy, utilities, and glass carrying, solidifying our position as one of the UK's leading vehicle conversion specialists.
The Osborne Motors Conversion Advantage
Are you looking to enhance your dairy vehicle delivery fleet but contemplating the significant investment in a brand-new milk float model? Osborne Motors presents an ideal, cost-effective, and sustainable solution: dairy vehicle conversion.
Instead of retiring an older commercial vehicle that may no longer serve its original purpose, Osborne Motors can transform it into a highly efficient dairy vehicle ideally suited to your business needs. This will keep costs down and extend the life of a perfectly good commercial vehicle for a few more years.
This service offers a fantastic opportunity for fleet expansion without the prohibitive costs of buying a brand new milk float. By opting for an Osborne vehicle conversion, businesses can take a more sustainable approach, repurposing existing vehicles while benefiting from Osborne’s specialist design and engineering. This approach ensures that every converted vehicle meets the demands of doorstep delivery, combining functionality with the trusted Osborne build quality.
Osborne's Standard Dairy Vehicle Bodies
Recognising that not every business has a suitable vehicle for conversion, Osborne Motors also offers an extensive range of brand-new standard dairy vehicle bodies. Each model is crafted with precision, durability, and the practicalities of the milk round in mind, ensuring optimal performance for modern milk delivery. Here is a breakdown of our dairy vehicle options:
The Economy Model: The Economy dairy vehicle is designed for high performance without compromising essential features. It boasts a galvanised steel underframe, alloy plank flooring, and an alloy front bulkhead with a window aperture for clear visibility. Crate-retaining side rails, an alloy angle rear frame, and an alloy-framed translucent glass fibre roof ensure durability. Plastic rear wings, mud flaps, and a deck light complete the design. Optional additions include deck-mounted insulated goods boxes and a half rear bulkhead for added versatility.
All Alloy: The All Alloy dairy vehicle is an exceptional choice for those prioritising strength and reduced weight. Constructed entirely with an alloy frame, it features smooth-face alloy plank flooring and a radiused alloy-framed roof clad with alloy sheet. An alloy-framed front bulkhead with a window aperture and alloy crate retaining side rails enhances functionality. The Economy model includes plastic rear wings, mud flaps, and a deck light, with options for insulated goods boxes and a half rear bulkhead. This model is ideal for maximising payload and fuel efficiency.
Springside: The Springside dairy vehicle combines solid construction with convenient access. This milk delivery vehicle is alloy-framed throughout, with smooth-face alloy plank flooring and a solid front bulkhead featuring a rear-view aperture. Its alloy-framed roof is clad with alloy sheet, and the sides are equipped with PVC side curtains, top-hung on heavy-duty spring rollers for effortless operation. An alloy bottom finger rail and solid rear bulkhead provide structural integrity. Alloy crate retainers, plastic rear wings, mud flaps, and a deck light are standard. Options include deck-mounted insulated goods boxes, a toughened glass window to the solid rear bulkhead, and a Springside rear curtain for enhanced flexibility.
Quickload: Designed for speed and security, the Quickload dairy vehicle features an all-alloy frame with smooth-face alloy plank flooring and a solid front bulkhead with a rear-view aperture. Its alloy-framed roof is clad with alloy sheet, and the sides are enclosed by lightweight alloy roller shutters with hasp and staple closures, ensuring the safety of your cargo. A solid rear bulkhead, alloy crate retainers, plastic rear wings, mud flaps, and a deck light complete the setup. Optional features include deck-mounted insulated goods boxes, a toughened glass window to the rear bulkhead, and an alloy rear shutter.
Twin Float: The Twin Float dairy vehicle represents a truly innovative bespoke vehicle solution for businesses with diverse delivery needs. This dual-purpose bodywork is constructed from all-alloy sections and GRP insulated panels, featuring an insulated box mounted either in front of or behind a conventional open deck. Depending on the configuration, various door arrangements are available for the insulated box. For temperature-sensitive goods, refrigeration can be provided by an engine-driven refrigeration unit with electric overnight standby. Options include a Springside PVC curtain or Quickload alloy shutters for the open deck, providing ultimate flexibility for urban delivery and beyond.
Safeload: The Safeload dairy vehicle is the ultimate choice for products requiring precise temperature control. This model is constructed from all-alloy sections and GRP insulated panels and is fully insulated throughout. It features sliding side doors for convenient access to the milk deck, and standard bodywork includes a solid rear panel. Like the Twin Float, refrigeration can be provided by an engine-driven refrigeration unit with electric overnight standby. Options for the Safeload include interior bulkheads, shelving, racking, and an insulated rear shutter, ensuring optimal conditions for fresh goods during last-mile delivery.
Expanding Your Capacity with Insulated Deck-Mounted Goods Boxes
To complement our diverse range of dairy vehicles, we also offer insulated deck-mounted goods boxes. These boxes feature white-painted steel exterior panels and galvanised, spangled steel interior panels. The doors, hung on stainless steel hinges, come with locking paddle handles, slam locks, and rubber gasket seals, ensuring the integrity of your products.
Steel top hat sections at the base allow for secure mounting to the vehicle deck. Options include a 12-crate goods box, with choices for a door at each end or a double rear door, providing flexible solutions for carrying additional chilled or frozen items.
If you need any help or advice about extending your dairy delivery fleet or are just starting up a new milk round and need a milk float, do not hesitate to contact us. We can offer expert guidance about which dairy vehicle options would best suit your needs.
