A Scania Topline won't hang around for long
Page 11
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
Welcome to Laurie Dealer's used truck of the week. Each week our man inside the used truck trade picks out a truck or trailer from CM's online classified list. This week it's a Scania R480 tractor
This week's best used truck is a 2009-registered Scania R480 Topline tractor.
It's not short on the extras, but let's start with the basics: it's plated on an 09, the chassis is a 6x2 mid-lift, the driyeline is the Euro-5 DC13 12.7-litre boasting 480hp and 2,500Nm torque, and it has a manual transmission. It is fitted with a retarder, twin alloy fuel tanks, and wet gear for tipping trailers. Polished alloys and a light bar make up the extras on the outside. Inside, there is a fridge, microwave, and a coffee maker.
Scania trucks enjoy a strong following in the market, so trucks like this don't tend to hang around for long. Given the added pressure of Euro-6, this year looks like it's going to be tough for new sales.
The used truck market will play a significant role in providing operators with trucks like this to help see them through the next two to three years.
The truck is being sold by Warrington-based Smith Brothers Services.