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Euro-3 truck stocks hit by huge demand

23rd March 2006, Page 7
23rd March 2006
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VOLVO HAS SOLD out of Euro-3 FLs as operators rush to beat the digital tachograph deadline and the new Euro-4 emission standards, A number of manufacturers are now reporting availability problems.

Volvo's UK truck manager Brian Smith says Euro-3 FHs and FM s are still available for summer delivery.

lveco says it can fulfil orders in the "short term" — but admits that a sudden rush could cause problems.

Bruce Allison, marketing director for Renault, says: "We've effectively sold out of new Premiums and the cut-off point for ordering Magnum tractors is the end of May." However, distributors may be able to reserve vehicles in the production pipeline.

Daf has problems with availability on about half its Euro-3 products; it "could run out" over the next few months.

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