Iveco Turbo Daily 35.10 Light Commercials I t wasn't long after
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the publication of the original Commercial Motor roadtest report on the then-Iveco 35.10 Turbo Daily that it was withdrawn from sale in the UK. This had nothing to do with the vehicle itself rather a result of the merger between Iveco and Ford in Britain to become Iveco Ford Truck. And all versions of the Daily at 3.5 tonnes GVW were subsequently dropped in order to avoid any duplication with the largest Ford Transit models.
The current Daily range comprises two models: the 4.5-tonne gross 45.10; and the fivetonne 49.10. Both are available as either a chassis cab, or HiCube or High Roof Plus integral van.
The 45.10 and 49.10 have virtually the same specification except for tyres (185R16 and 195R16 respectively), and minor modifications allow an increase in the plated rear axle weight on the 49.10 from 3.4 to 3.7 tonnes.
The Turbo Daily range has only just been revised with the old angular front end of the 3riginal model replaced by a more aerodynamic iesign ala the current Transit.
The direct-injection 2.5-litre Sofim diesel used from the start in the Turbo Daily has also seen uprated from the original 68kW (92hp) unit to 76kW(103hp).
Since the CM test in 1986 the plated axle Neights have also been revised, while the front lise brake diameter has gone up from 267mm to 303mm, and the rear drum brakes are now bigger -(254 x 89mm to 270x 89mm).
The 45/49.10 are produced as chassis cabs on vheelbases of 3.2 and 3.6m. But the two integral an versions. both of which are high roof types,