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DEMAND SOARS Demand for 400hp-plus used tractive units with big
28th March 2002, Page 55
28th March 2002
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cabs and capable of operating at 44 tonnes is continuing to soar, says independent trader, Robert Reynolds. "Oafs 95XF is proving particularly popular. and you can ask any money you like for rt," he remarks. "It's got a huge following."
On the downside, elderly tractors are now proving virtually impossible to sell, he says. -Given that you can pick up a 1996 ex-Royal Mail Daf 85 Series 6x2 tractor unit for around £7,000 to 18,000, why would you want to bother with really old stuff?" he wonders.
Overall, he's optimistic about the state of the truck trade. "We've avoided recession, and there are a lot of major construction projects going on that are bound to boost demand for vehicles." he observes.