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Andrew Stevens is workshop manager of W&J Hunter, the transport

16th November 2006
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arm of Preston-based produce merchant, Hunterpac. He describes the R124 420 as an excellent truck for our purpose mainly delivering into RDCs and collecting produce, sometimes from fields."

W&J Hunter has had no major problems with its 28-strong fleet, which is a mixture of two and threeaxle units running up to maximum GVW on three and five-year Scania leasing contract maintenance deals.

Working on rough rural roads means mudguard tops suffer and some suspension air bags have blown, but then Hunter's drivers need to use the rapid-dump facility more than most to gain traction. Hunters has also experienced a couple of feel-line problems.

The fleet specs high-roof cabs for better residuals and driver acceptability and the model is generally liked, although some drivers complain of fifth gear being tight to engage until the vehicle has warmed up.

W&J Hunter Scanias have been averaging 9.5mpg (a bit more on motorways) including lowgear off-road work and pulling bulkers.

In all, the view seems to be that a second-hand R124 420 will give good engine performance and consumption, but watch out for sticky gearshifts and opt for a Topline cab.

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