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In the market for a tipper, I’ve come to the conclusion that putting a chip box on my mk3 hilux will ruin a lovely truck ? I’m not looking at spending big money (£5/6k roughly) 

Basically everything that falls within my budget is usually a Ford Transit or an Iveco Daily. Last tipper van I had for a company was an 08 crewcab transit and I thought it was grand, no frills but just a workhorse. Are the Dailys a better “arb” tipper conversion-I’ve been told that the towing capacity of the daily is higher than a transit, not sure whether to get a tracked chipper or tow behind yet (again, budget dictated!) and would like something that can tow a plant trailer without being stupidly over the limit. 
Any help or advice much appreciated!

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In the market for a tipper, I’ve come to the conclusion that putting a chip box on my mk3 hilux will ruin a lovely truck [emoji23] I’m not looking at spending big money (£5/6k roughly) 
Basically everything that falls within my budget is usually a Ford Transit or an Iveco Daily. Last tipper van I had for a company was an 08 crewcab transit and I thought it was grand, no frills but just a workhorse. Are the Dailys a better “arb” tipper conversion-I’ve been told that the towing capacity of the daily is higher than a transit, not sure whether to get a tracked chipper or tow behind yet (again, budget dictated!) and would like something that can tow a plant trailer without being stupidly over the limit. 
Any help or advice much appreciated!
If you're looking for budget then go for the transit, parts and repairs are alot cheaper. I would consider putting greedy boards on your hilux until you've saved more money. On the odd occasion you need more space you can hire.
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I agree about the greedy boards on a hi lux, that and a potato fork work well.

 

I have run transits for 20 years, nothing but love for them.

 

In reality you’ll likely be overloaded most days.

 

Study the numbers on the plates of the vans, learn what they mean and do your sums.
 

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3 hours ago, Mick Dempsey said:

 

 

I have run transits for 20 years, nothing but love for them.

 

In reality you’ll likely be overloaded most days.

 

 

Can't stand them, over priced, soft tyre osf, crap clutches - scent of pikey ?  K

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3 hours ago, Marc Lewis said:
3 hours ago, Treetom15 said:
In the market for a tipper, I’ve come to the conclusion that putting a chip box on my mk3 hilux will ruin a lovely truck emoji23.png I’m not looking at spending big money (£5/6k roughly) 
Basically everything that falls within my budget is usually a Ford Transit or an Iveco Daily. Last tipper van I had for a company was an 08 crewcab transit and I thought it was grand, no frills but just a workhorse. Are the Dailys a better “arb” tipper conversion-I’ve been told that the towing capacity of the daily is higher than a transit, not sure whether to get a tracked chipper or tow behind yet (again, budget dictated!) and would like something that can tow a plant trailer without being stupidly over the limit. 
Any help or advice much appreciated!

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If you're looking for budget then go for the transit, parts and repairs are alot cheaper. I would consider putting greedy boards on your hilux until you've saved more money. On the odd occasion you need more space you can hire.

Make a good job with alloy planks and it will grow on you plus you will easily sell that when time comes.  K

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To be honest, every job I have anything to remove I hire a ifor Williams tipper trailer with high sides, works grand but it’s cost on every job! Hilux is a crew cab, and it would be seriously un-cost effective to have to go shovel it out 4/5 times a day ? I know I’ll be over loaded weight wise with any tipper, but more just questioning the towing capabilities of both regarding dragging a tracked machine on a plant trailer around. I was always told Ford parts are fairly deer compared to something like an iveco?

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1 hour ago, Mick Dempsey said:

My attitude to a 3.5 tonne tipper is its there to carry a 1250 odd kilos from A to B. Paying double the money won’t let you carry more, tow more, or get you there any faster. 

I beg to differ. I've just 'upgraded' (I say that as I've kept both!) from an LDV Convoy to an Iveco Daily.?

 

I totally agree with the sentiment, however.

 

@Treetom15- my 4k Iveco Daily knocks the spots off a Transit. Physically bigger, tows better, and no 'scent of pikey'. Highly recommended. Plated to tow 3.5t with a full load also- 7t gross train weight. Nice low gearing means it's no struggle and things like reversing are a pleasure. You sit quite a bit higher up compared to a Transit- I find myself looking down on them. Which is nice, as I'm sure I've had my fair share of being looked down upon in the trusty LDV!

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