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In the first part of Tipper Light 2007 we put
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a selection of 3.5-tonners through their paces. But will a premium-priced product or a budget bargain take the crown?
The hig boys have had their go, and now it's time for contenders at the lighter end of the tipper market to come under the CM spotlight. In this first part of Tipper Light 2007, we look at the highly competitive world of 3.5-tonners.
Never is the saying you pays your money and takes your choice' truer than here.You can pay just fI3,000 for the Citroen or well over £20,000 for some of the competition.
Three vehicles in the test were forward-control: the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter plus the twin Nissan and Renault newcomers More twins came in the form of the MercedesBenz Sprinter and VW Crafter, although they do feature different drivelines.The Big Two, Ford and GM, provided a selection of Transit and Movano models, and Iveco brought along the Daily.
Bodies and specs The trend towards manufacturer-provided bodies continues its unstoppable march, offering value for money and ease of purchasing to the extent that you would need sound reasons to take the two-deal approach. More thought is going into the bodywork as well, with options such as three-way tipping and double-hinged tailboards becoming more widespread.
The vehicles presented for test varied greatly in their poshness quotient, with products and specifications suited for everyone from the itinerant asphalt layer to the grandest television DIY programme presenter. •