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DEVIL'S IN THE DETAIL
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It's not exactly the Ferrari of the 3.5
tonne sector, but an Iveco Daily tipper can tackle jobs that would make some lesser CVs wince.
I However, only time
will tell how many tradesmen are yearn will tell how many tradesmen are yearn ing for a high-priced gaffer's motor...
Anyone looking fora 3.5-tonne tipper wants a vehicle that is ultra-reliable; that's obvious. It also needs to be as tough as old boots, and able to stand rough handling at the hands of busy tradesmen. Naturally its huge appetite for payload will be matched by a tiny appetite for diesel,even in the hands of leaden-footed drivers and, while you're at it,the cab should be as comfortable as a luxury car but as easy to clean out as a tiled shower cubicle. If it could make the tea and predict the weekend football results then so much the better —and likely operators don't have money to burn so the price tag had better be of the bargain basement variety.
The point is that most tippers face a demanding life and need to be ready to match their owners' high expectations. Constant stopping and starting on rough terrain, usually building sites and the like, along with highrevving antics and unsympathetic drivers are the norm. Sub-standard engineering will be found out and in tradesmen's circles news of any shortcomings will circulate faster than a greyhound at Walthamstow dog track.
All mainstream manufacturers have tipper options in their ranges. and most can now be bought complete instead of the traditional method of taking the chassis-cab to a specialist bodybuilder. Buying straight from the manufacturer has other benefits, such as a castiron warranty and a single point of contact if anything goes wrong.
Iveco's version is based on the established 3.5-tonne Daily chassis-cab; it comes with a steel or aluminium Ingimex tipper body.The current model dates back to 1999 and comes with a modem 2,3-litre common-rail diesel engine producing 114hp at 3.100-3,900rpm with 270Nm of torque at 1.800-3.000rpm.
One area where the Daily stands out is in its chassis construction. Unlike its rivals in this class it comes with a C-section fiattopped chassis frame which is said to be exceptionally durable. You also get a floormounted five-speed manual gearbox. disc brakes all round. two passenger seats and a radio-cassette as standard.
The Ingimex body features a galvanised steel subframe and rear pivot brackets with maintenance-free bearings. Tipping is handled by a scissor assembly with a single acting ra which.in turn, is powered by an under-bod] electro-hydraulic pump.
Productivity Tippma your load is a piece of cake,with clearly labelled buttons on the dashboard.' were less impressed by the absence of a sat grille on the front of the load box— this cou allow debris to come through the back win! in extreme circumstances.
One problem to be faced by Daily dealei is its list price of £19,565, compared with ju5 £12.995 for a Citrotn Relay.You could hay a Toyota Dyna D-4D for £16,650— even tht Transit is a little cheaper at £19,001.
To justify that high price Iveco will point t the truck-like chassis which looks able to withstand a lot of rough treatment: as always, the proof of the pudding will he in the sales figures. 1
On the pump
Driveability has never been high on the list of a tipper's virtues: the lack of side and roof strengthening means their chassis flex more than comparable panel vans, With a heavy hydraulic ram and load area attached, the bes. you can hope for is something that will stay in the direction you point it.
The Daily's heavy-duty chassis counteracts these shortcomings superbly compared with the competition,but overall handling is only average for the class. Turn-in to corners is quite ponderous, though there's enough grip to keep you on the right track.And the steering is very woolly, giving little feedback.
All tippers suffer from an element of 'bounce' — especially when unloaded — thanks to the need for highly-sprung rear suspension. With the Daily this is only really noticeable over rough ground and. again.it's much better in this respect than some of its rivals.
But it must be said that while the Daily is a safe drive, it feels a bit datcd.-Fhe heavier chassis might help account for this: whatever the reason ,it just doesn't feel as sharp as some of its rivals.The engine, however, is a good performer with a smooth power delivery, and wind and road noise are well suppressed.
When it comes to the interior, what you see is what you get — and what you get is hest described as functional. It's not that it's particularly dreadful:it's just that its rivals' offerings are more appealing.
There's something of a retro feel to the wrap-around dashboard, which is finished inn rather hard grey/black plastic.The main dials such as the speedometer are fairly easy to read, although they're recessed a little too deeply into the binnacle for perfect clarity. Secondary controls such as the demister and hazard lights are perfectly functional hut have all the design inspiration of a bath plug.
Maybe it is fussy to comment on design — this is, after all, a workhorse destined to spend its time hauling materials. But CV buyers are as fickle as anyone else,and an attractive interior is going to draw more admiring glances than a duff one.
When it comes to the seats Iveco has taken contrast to extreines.Trimmed in a varying shade of blue velour,they are a ray of light in what is generally a dull cabin and they're comfortable too. Mind you, finding a decent driving position isn't as easy as you might expect: the driver's seat is adjustable for reach, rake and height. but the oversize steering wheel is fixed.
Forward visibility is good, thanks to the tall sloping windscreen and large side windows. Rear three-quarter vision is also of a high standard, with minimal interference from the B-pillar. Cross-cab access is another strong point, with plenty of space between the seats and the dash —a welcome feature if you're going to be continually hopping in and out checking and tipping loads.
There's plenty of storage space with a central console compartment below the ashtray, large door bins and storage trays under the seats.The glove box adds a bit more space and is also lockable. w