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Starting out with the small capacity Cursor 8 gave tveco the means to produce a lightweight tractive unit. Although plated for 40 tonnes it was originally anticipated that it would be used for lighter applications and it seems to have found a niche with the operators we spoke to. For general haulage the Cursor io, that came in with Euro-2, makes more sense. It's more powerful but still offers weight advantages over much of the opposition and gives high torque figures in relation to its capacity The unknown reliability of the new VGT might have been a cause for concern at the vehicle's launch but in service it seems to be utterly trustworthy. Other faults do persist, including worn gear linkage on manual boxes, reliability of engine sensors and the occasional head gasket failure. But the reputation of Iveco's dealer network does seem to have improved over recent years. The operators we spoke with were all satisfied with, and some even praised, the level of service they received. Iveco`s list prices bear little relation to actual price and this inevitably has a detrimental effect on residuals—but then you can't expect to win both ends of the deal.