What the Truck!!!!

[larry]

Lads,

 

Im looking at getting a new wagon.

Im keen on a Hilux or Landrover, however I know they cant carry chips and log in massive quantities such a a transit, canter ect.

Im not big enough and cant sensibly afford to invest in a transit and chipper, as well as running my own personnal car.

Basically, I'm after a 4 x 4 , to use as a works wagon for smally jobs and personal use. Also with a 4 x 4 I can get a trailer on tow bar, this opens a few doors.

Is there such a vehicle??

Cheers lads, hope al well.

 

Regards

 

Larry,

[andyhudds]

been a hilux fan for the past 15 or so years got a 2002 i always marine ply back and have 4 metal brackets fixed to the four corners for greedy boards can remove in 30 seconds also have a hinged ply section that slides down back of truck window between geedy boards and lid that lips on to top of greedy boards also have a platform section that fits across top of greedy boards great for the hedge cutting jobs all removable in seconds

[tommer9]

I can carry shed loads of chip in my 110 defender, and a 130 will take even more. There is no comparison between toyota and land rover though- they are totally different machines.

[geoff]

Landy 130 will take a fair old load,have a look again.

[Chris Sheppard]

a 110 HD will carry loads of weight - an extra 450 kg more than a standard one

[Kev Stephenson]

When you say personal use, do you mean family use or distance driving? I own a 130 landie for tree work but it is no good as a family vehicle due to only 2 seats, 20ish mpg and being as uncomfortable as you like!! You will also find landies expensive to buy (compared to transits) so for the same sort of money you could run a family car and a transit.

[niftysteve]

hilux dont have a good tow capacity so out of the 2 landrover JOSHARB on here has a 130 tipper for sale

[bingoben]

Well Larry if you can find the ideal do it all vehicle you could probably retire now.

Hilux = nice to drive, reliable, fairly economical (compared to a landy anyway). Also, more or less bullet proof and pretty good off road. But, it won't tow like a landy or hold anywhere near as much as a 130 or hicap 110. If you need a crewcab you will also lose most of the back.

 

Landrover = Not so reliable (although mine has been great). The 300tdi isn't as thirsty as you would think with a few modifications and I have found it to be a great engine. It will tow almost anything. You're unlikely to get pulled by vosa on weight since your GTW is around 7t. As a day to day car... not good. Noisy, cold in winter, hot in summer. I haven't seen one yet that is water tight. On a long journey it's exhausting. I have a real soft spot for my 130 ambulance, but I'm changing to a 4x4 sprinter and flatbed truck, probably a transit or daily.

 

Well that's my experience. If anyone has that magic all rounder let me know.

[Al Cormack]

Here is my 130 tipper - just had a new body built on the back - can get a few chips in there

[geoff]

Very tidy body!