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n the past five years Commercial Motor has tested both the 814 (with a box body) and the
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81 7 with a (curtain-sided body). Around our Welsh test route the 814 came out a clear winner, returning 16.531it/100km (1 7.10mpg) against the 877's pitiful 20.01it /100km (14.1mpg). The 814's results also compared well with the Leyland Daf 45.150 while the final ,figure forthe 81 7—which was a touch under-gearedwas more in keeping with what we expect from a 7 7-tonner The 817 was quicker up to speed than the 814 and was quicker on the hills, but it was its ability to hold 70mpli along the length of the M4 that largely contributed to its poor fuel returns. The 814 was no lightweight but the 81 7 was even heavier so both lost out on payload against most other 75-tonners. While the 817 was the quicker of the two models, the 874 is no slouch—an even spread of ratios, a slick gear change, avoiding the sticky dog leg change out of first unless making a hill start, and a light clutch all helped it make good progress. Drum brakes fitted front and rear were well up to the job but the exhaust brake was hardly worth fitting The power-assisted steering gave just the right amount of feedback from the road; in fairly gusty conditions stability never became an issue. Parabolic springs with anti-roll bars fitted front and rear gave a smooth ride with fairly soft damping Littlechanged since its inception, the cab was neat, functional and spacious with plenty of stowage space.