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Tester's impression :So you want a 'real lorry to carry
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out your lightweight tipping duties? Are you sure? If it's because that's what you've always had then maybe it's time tore-evaluate your needs.
If you need payload, then a vehicle that weighs 4,500kg and carries 3,000kg doesn't make quite as much sense as one that carries at least as much as it weighs.
"Ah, but real lorries hold their value better", you say. OK, that one's true— but only just. Comparing the two similarly priced Renaults over three years and 150,000km, a not untypical distance for a light tipper, the Mascott will cost just E700 more than the Midlum in depreciation.
Factor in higher fuel, tyre and maintenance costs, however, and even that small advantage will soon disappear Look East and the Mitsubishi Canter retains an impressive 49% over the same period, compared with the Mascott and Midlum's 30% and 35% respectively. So why would anyone opt for a traditional 7.5-tonner? You might have a fleet that includes larger versions of the same product, and want to rationalise. Maybe the undoubted driver appeal of a 'little big lorry' is a factor, but remember we're still talking non-HGV licence holders here.
We're not saying you shouldn't buy the traditional product, but we are saying you should consider the alternatives. On this showing, however, it's the Canter that makes most sense.