Transit 90 or iveco 35c11

[swinny]

Just looking at getting a fresh vehicle at some point soon.

 

Been looking at crew cabs so can stick saws in the back etc....

 

Torn between the iveco and the transit.....

 

I like the iveco due to ride height, towning capabilities, the looks, taller cab so taller chip box

 

I also like the transits as another option.

 

Currently run a ldv and am after something more refined, better steering and brakes and just update image a bit.

 

Only thing that i'm bothered about with the iveco is the "Lack" of payload as we all know theyre heavy!

 

 

Its either a iveco crew cab with steel back....

 

Or a transit crew cab with ally back.....

 

What to do? both same on insurance

 

hmmmmmmmm

[Mozza]

I wouldn't get a transit 90, there pretty gutless, get a 135 if your going to get a transit!

 

Personally I'd get an iveco, I've only ever used one for a couple of days but it was great!!

[swinny]

forgot to say, 2002-2004 reg's

[Martin B Doyle]

Iveco all the way, more expensive on fuel.. however they tow & carry the weight very well compared to the transit. imo.

 

The ivecos are nice and 'roomy' in the cab.. meaning plenty of storage space.

 

iv had one transit, and two ivecos. wouldnt ever go back!

[Martin B Doyle]

forgot to say, my insurance was a tad more expensive compared to my transit.. wether that was due to age or bhp.. i dont no.

 

mines 2004.

[mattplace]

ive got a 2004 iveco 35c12 crew cab and i love it! It is built like a tank compared to my old transit!

 

Its currently got steel dropsides on it with ply sides added but theyre bloody heavy! Over christmas i'm going to build an aluminium back to go it and shave a bit of weight off it.

 

The back seats have been removed and there is loads of space for kit... too much really!

 

One thing to be careful of with the crewcabs is tell the insurers the rear seats have been removed and its now a 3 seater. With the rear seats its a commercial 7 seater so you would require a minibus license to drive it!

[Pat Ferrett]

Iveco all the way I have had mine for 5 years and its done me proud, A plus is also the height of an Iveco bed is alot lower for loading:001_smile:

[Pedroski]

Definitely Iveco. Look for ex-council with single cab with roller shutter storage behind. Much more practical for equipment and far better security. Vehicles round these parts have had windows smashed and tools nicked. Replace steel with high ally dropsides (all easy to DIY with proper ally kit from body suppliers). We got hold of a cage one, cut out the cage and covered truck back with custom cover made from the material used on curtainside trucks. Can roll back up and tip body to chip into. Flap opens at front for long ladders. Sides can lift for easy access. Back rolls down and secures keeping everything inside dry and away fro prying eyes. The roller shutter tool storage hold hedgecutter, chainsaws, strimmers, tool boxes and every other thing we need. Long telescopic Stihl fits securely under the tipper back. Just about perfect it is.

[TREE-SURGEON-ESSEX]

I have an 35c12 iveco an a transit crewcab iveco whoops it much more power carrys more better in every way but costs more

 

tho i dont like the dash mounted stick shift cos its sloppy on the iveco

[swinny]

Whats the 2.8 turbo engine like in these??2002-2004