Citroen Relay Tipper, Anyone got one? Reviews?

[James905]

The citroen Relay tippers seem good value for money... but is that for a serious reason?

Any one on here got one or experience of one? It would be great to hear about them before i made a bad decision.

 

J

[Ian C]

we had one for 5 years, no issues with it, It got worked v hard and did v well. Drawbacks are front wheel drive so go no where near wet grass, that said RWD aint any better on grass, there good value for money and have a higher payload than a RWD as there lighter to start with, for a small out fit there a good cheap work horse, I would have one again and am looking at a flatbed for the Landscape guys to use.

 

The Fiat Ducatto and pug Boxer are all the same van so get the best deal rather than badge

[Ty Korrigan]

How did you find they drive loaded having a single tyre opposed to double?

 Stuart

[Ian C]

No issues at all, the wheels are bigger than the twin rear wheel vans , they handle weight just as well they don't need twin wheels as there not driven so no point in having them

[littlerob]

had a 2007 renault master pulled really well it was a crew cab with a crane on it that was 1500kg lift still had 900kg legal payload, great mpg 42/43 mpg average pics to prove if need be but was remapped. down side i found in particular  with it, a lot of weight on it felt very floaty and light on the steering especially at 60/70mph. wet and icy would wheel spin the granny out of it but half my fault heavy right foot lol. and was very solid felt every bump in the road. the citroen and peugeot from 2007 onwards  use the 2.2 transit engine just different electrics and different brand of injectors and pump that ford would use. the fiat use a fait engine in either 2.3 or 3.0 not sure if there iveco engines being the same size engine as the iveco and being italian also 

[marne]

Had one, not a tipper, did 200.000 km with it. Replaced glow plugs, 2 wheel bearings, the battery, tires, brakes and a few bulbs, that was all.  No rust in 10 years, then traded in for a ducato. I was more than pleased. 

Avoid the 2.2 engines, best bet is the 3.0 followed by the 2.3(ducato only). Both engines are ivecos the other ones are prone ford engines designed for cars. Used the 2.2 are cheap for a reason, they run away after the pistons crack as they're not made for being used under load. 

Edited April 30, 2019 by marne