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Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:32 pm
by Kuts
Basically I'm down to one wagon now and every job I do seems to need 4t of Bitmac.
Im in need of a pickup, don't really wanna spend more than 4~5k
What pickup will I get most on legally?
I was swaying towards a Toyota dyna/cab star since they seem to last forever but then a mate really rates iveco.
What do you fellas have most luck with?
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:38 pm
by local patios and driveway
Iveco are shite. The dynas are great but no comfortable, i understand they can carry 1.5t plus tow 3.5t. Pretty hard to beat
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:51 pm
by Kuts
I'd be a bag of nerves towing my 2.7t machine in a dyna!
Not fussed for towing just payload and reliability.
Must look smart aswell.
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:29 pm
by Pablo
tipper wise you'll not get to many tidy wagons with your budget. I disagree that iveco are shite I've had 5 daily's over the years and they've been great and they're easy to fix when they break. I've tried plenty other vans some do something better but they're the best allrounder. Fuel economy is about 28mpg with a trailer and they are by far the best van for towing especially with it's 10.5m turning circle. They carry the weight well and are very comfortable too but if I was honest Kuts you need a 7.5 tonner so you can do the job in one trip not 4 it'll increase your profits not running about so much. I've not seen an iveco with an insulated body and those jap tippers look overloaded when they've got a bit of weight on so could be an invite to vosa.
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:04 pm
by Kuts
Pablo iv already got a daf45 (7.5t, did have 3 a few years ago)
But its either get a 10t or a pickup. I'll need it to fly about seeing jobs too so needs to be tidy/economical.
Over how many years have you had 5 dailys?
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:20 pm
by Pablo
since 2004 all 120hp had transits too I've got a new one on order but 150hp this time with crew conversion.
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:41 pm
by Kuts
My mate has a transit and iveco an says iveco really is in a different league. What are parts like?
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 2:16 pm
by dig dug dan
iveco is a fiat company isn't it? or is it now ford??
BTW, the dyna can only tow 2200 kg (on the larger model) and payload for a dropside mwb is 1520kg, tipper is 1200kg
all i know is, having had cabstars for many years, and now driving the new one, its superb on all levels.A local cheery picker company use them to mount thier lifts on, as it has the biggest payload out of any pickup on the market
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:35 pm
by DNgroundworks
dont get a navara
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:26 pm
by local patios and driveway
Im sure there is a few jap tippers on the market that can tow 3.5t
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:36 pm
by dig dug dan
new shape cabstars can
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:52 pm
by Dave_L
Sounds like you're gonna need an LF55!
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:53 pm
by Kuts
Sorry been on holiday.
Yeh I was thinking about an LF55 but that would mean me goin for next licence.
Looks like I should get a cabstar but I hate how they look.
How much can your badboy carry Dave?
Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 5:53 am
by Dave_L
Our LF55-280 only has a payload of 8 tonne, to be brutally honest the bodybuilder made the insulated tipping body from too thick a gauge steel and it has made the sides and taildoor unmanageable, so I reckon we have lost at least a tonne/tonne & half of payload, which is a great shame. GVW is 16 tonne.
Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:05 pm
by sussex
had couple of cab stars,started every morning ,worked them hard never had a problem rearly good truck and got fair money on resale given how much work they did.Had navara nice to drive but heavy on fuel