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AKFS was created in 2016 following a merger between Advanced Minibuses and KFS Special Vehicles.

Advanced KFS Special Vehicles has over 30 years experience in the field of manufacturing after-market vehicles for a variety of industries and services, including; grounds maintenance vehicles, car transporters / recovery vehicles, & plant hire vehicles. AKFS are a company with more than 30 years’ experience, manufacturing after-market minibuses, grounds maintenance vehicles, car transporters and recovery vehicles, plant hire vehicles and accessible minibuses. These vehicles are built on a wide range of major motor manufacturers’ base vehicles and supplied to many sectors including local authority, education, fleet and charity. Both companies focus on manufacturing high-quality vehicles, that provide an excellent return on investment. By combining their operations, AKFS are able to bring a wider selection of vehicles to market and provide their clients and customers with the right equipment for the right job.

29/10/2026

Some surprises are better left to Halloween.

Finding out your vehicle doesn’t have the payload you expected once the body, equipment and optional extras have all been accounted for is one surprise no operator wants.

Payload isn’t something to think about once the vehicle has been built. It needs to be considered from the beginning.

What will the vehicle carry? What equipment needs to be fitted? How will it be used day to day? All of these decisions can affect the usable payload available once the vehicle is ready for work.

That’s why AKFS considers payload requirements as part of the specification process, helping customers understand what they need from the finished vehicle before the build begins.

Because the last surprise you want from a new specialist vehicle is discovering it can’t carry what you need it to.

A little forward planning can prevent a much bigger headache later.

Built Without Compromise.

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27/10/2026

It’s often the smallest details you notice most.

When specifying a specialist vehicle, the chassis, body and payload naturally get plenty of attention.

But once that vehicle starts working every day, it’s often the smaller design decisions that operators really notice.

• Where a handle is positioned
• How the working area is illuminated
• Where lashing points are located
• The flooring underfoot
• How easily tools and equipment can be accessed

Individually, they might seem like relatively small considerations. But repeated across multiple jobs, every working day, those details can make a real difference to usability, efficiency and the operator experience.

That’s why AKFS considers how a vehicle will actually be used as part of the design and specification process.

Because good specialist vehicle design isn’t only about getting the big decisions right. It’s about getting the details right too.

Built Without Compromise.

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22/10/2026

Loading equipment. Moving between sites. Deploying traffic signals. Recovering everything at the end of the job.

Traffic management crews need a vehicle that can keep up with the demands of the working day.

The AKFS Drop & Go® Low Floor Traffic Management Vehicle has been developed with these demands in mind, providing a practical solution for transporting, loading and unloading essential traffic management equipment.

With a bed height of just 550mm, the low-floor design allows operatives to step on and off the vehicle more easily, whilst removing the need for a conventional tail lift when handling mobile traffic signals and associated equipment.

For crews loading and unloading equipment multiple times throughout a shift, easier access and reduced manual handling are important considerations.

Drop & Go®. Built for the demands of traffic management.

Built Without Compromise.

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21/10/2026

Everything has its place.

When tools and equipment are part of the working day, secure and organised storage isn’t just convenient. It can help operators work more efficiently and keep valuable equipment protected and accessible throughout the day.

The AKFS Store & Go® is designed around exactly that requirement, combining practical load space with dedicated onboard storage without losing sight of the carrying capability needed for the job.

Key features include:

✅ Full-height aluminium storage locker
✅ Additional under-bed storage spaces
✅ Up to 1,100kg usable payload
✅ Slip-resistant aluminium flooring
✅ Body length up to 3.6 metres

The result is a specialist vehicle that makes intelligent use of the space available, helping operators spend less time searching for equipment and more time getting on with the job.

Because good storage isn’t just about where you put things. It’s about making the working day work better.

Built Without Compromise.

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15/10/2026

When an incident happens, being ready to respond matters.

Roadside incidents don’t always come with much warning. Crews need to arrive with the right equipment, access it quickly and be ready to work in demanding roadside conditions.

The AKFS Drop & Go® Incident Support Vehicle was developed in collaboration with an established rescue and recovery operator, bringing the proven low-floor Drop & Go® concept into a vehicle designed specifically around incident response.

It can transport and deploy mobile traffic signals and associated equipment, while dedicated storage helps keep essential equipment organised, protected and accessible when crews arrive on site.

For teams working in traffic management, rescue and recovery, that means a vehicle designed around the practical demands of getting to an incident, deploying the equipment required and supporting the job at the roadside.

Because when the call comes, the vehicle needs to be ready too.

Built Without Compromise.

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14/10/2026

Meet the new 4.5 tonne Ultra® Car Transporter by AKFS.

Building on our proven 3.5 tonne Ultra®, the new 4500kg GVW model gives vehicle transport operators increased carrying capability and greater flexibility for a changing vehicle market.

As the vehicles operators are being asked to move become increasingly varied in size and weight, the 4.5 tonne Ultra® provides another option for businesses that need more from their transporter.

Greater carrying capability. More flexibility. The proven Ultra® proposition, now at 4.5 tonnes.

Talk to our team to find out more.
Built Without Compromise.

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06/10/2026

When a recovery involves passengers too, the right cab matters.

The AKFS Iveco Daily Crew Cab Car Transporter combines dedicated passenger space with the capability to recover and transport the vehicle itself.

Built on a 7,200kg GVW Iveco Daily chassis, the crew cab configuration provides additional seating for recovery operations where moving the vehicle is only part of the job.

For operators dealing with breakdowns, recoveries and vehicle movements, that added passenger capacity can provide valuable flexibility when both the vehicle and its occupants need to be transported.

Because the right transporter isn’t only about what goes on the back.

Built Without Compromise.

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01/10/2026

Loading is only half the job.

When you arrive on site, you still need to unload efficiently and get on with the work.

That’s where the AKFS Tip & Go® earns its name.

Designed around practical loading, access and unloading, the Tip & Go® gives operators a versatile way to transport materials and equipment - and a more efficient way to unload when they reach the job.

Its lightweight aluminium construction helps maximise usable payload, while a range of features and options allows the vehicle to be specified around different working requirements, including -

✅ Mesh sides
✅ Barn doors
✅ Tip-through tail lift

For busy teams moving between jobs throughout the day, the right vehicle can help reduce unnecessary handling and make loading and unloading a more efficient part of the operation.

Because getting everything there matters. Getting it off efficiently matters too.

Built Without Compromise.

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29/09/2026

Grounds maintenance is one of those jobs you often notice most when it hasn’t been done.

Parks, verges, public spaces, commercial grounds, and green areas all rely on teams working throughout the year to keep them safe, accessible, and well maintained.

That means moving between sites, transporting machinery and tools, loading and unloading equipment, and keeping the working day moving efficiently.

At AKFS, we build grounds maintenance vehicles around those realities - helping operators carry the equipment they need, access it more easily, and work more effectively from site to site.

Because the right vehicle should support the people doing the work, not add another complication to the day.

Built Without Compromise.

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24/09/2026

Choosing the right specialist vehicle starts with one question.

What does your working day actually require?

The equipment you carry, the people you transport, the environments you operate in, and the jobs your team needs to complete all influence the right vehicle for your operation.

That’s why AKFS works across a wide range of specialist applications, including -

✅ Vehicle transport
✅ Traffic management
✅ Grounds maintenance
✅ Plant & tool hire
✅ Minibus and accessible passenger transport
✅ Electric vehicle solutions

Swipe through to explore the different AKFS vehicle ranges.

And if you’re not sure which route is right for your operation, speak to our Product Specialists. Understanding the job comes before recommending the vehicle.

Built Without Compromise.

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Address

Upper Mantle Close
Clay Cross
S459NU

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441246250022

Website

https://www.advanced-kfs.co.uk/

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