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USED VEHICLES
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MB Mega 6x4 tipper Beanie R124 Mitsubishi Canter 35 box Volvo FM12 6x2 380 The number of used vehicles placed under the CM spotlight diminished last year, but the quality certainly didn't. All the contenders are worthy of merit and narrowing it down to a selected few was an arduous task.
The also-rans included a mainstay of the used market and one not so commonly found. The Volvo FM 380 with the standard sleeper cab running on three axles was a pleasure to drive, underlining its popularity on the used circuit.
When tested it was prime used vehicle stock. Around 40 months old with more than 500,000km on the clock, clean and white. Its fuel figure didn't break any records, suggesting that 380hp at 41 tonnes wasn't its natural environment, but it survived a test route littered with traffic lights and tractors. The FM12 proved an affordable work horse for any operator interested in getting results Wrthout the frills and thrills of its bigger and more expensive brethren.
The Mitsubishi Canter made its debut in the used sector last year and performed well enough to be shortlisted. It performed in a lively and frugal manner.
A reputation as good and strong as Scania's is hard to overlook. In truth the Scania R124 420 6x2 sleeper cab tractor was bread-and-butter material and there are cheaper options available. But its immaculate appearance, solid driveline and comfort makes it stand out from the pack. Residuals are strong here so it might cost you more, but you'll know where that extra money went.
The winner proved to be the truck with the least miles. We missed a trick in not setting up an operational test of its crane and tipping body, but we still considered the overall package, much sought after in the used market, as the most desirable used vehicle tested last year.
It was brave for Mercedes to throw an untested driveline into the mix, but its highspec package for the construction, road maintenance, municipal or landscaping sectors made it a winning decision.