Defender 130 pulling capabilities?

[Hodge]

Simple. Landy if you need 4x4 or cab star if you don't need 4x4.

 

 

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[mendiplogs]

I'm looking for a bit of advice from anybody who uses a defender 130 and pulls a tracked chipper.

 

I've just had my cabstar probably written off so need to get another vehicle soon. I've been wanting a defender tipper for a while now and am nearly decided on one with td5 engine.

However, I have heard that it might struggle pulling the chipper and trailer.(2 ton) with a decent full load in the back (5cubic metres) and tools etc.

 

Cheers. Hope to hear some good news!!!

 

HI MATE a cab star for the road thats all it will get stuck on grass mate but 90/110/130 if you go off road a lot and need to pull a trailer off road then it the 90/110/130 they pull very well i have old R REG TIPPER 110 it very good old truck thanks jon

[T14EES T14UNK]

That's the problem. I don't go off road that much. But basically cos I can't.

I'm trying to persuade myself to get the landy but I'm dreading the constant repairs that I keep getting warned about.

Plus, a landy is hardly the comfiest of things to drive if I remember correctly.

[Mitch]

I wouldn't be with out my 130, after years of transits and ldv's and getting stuck in school fields, verges golf courses etc

 

I have a stage 1,tune , blows a but black smoke but that's getting sorted, I can carry plenty of chip, need new rear springs it pulls like its empty

 

Bit wollowley on corners

 

Had ifor 12ft trailer on to the brim with logs no problem whatsoever

 

 

 

 

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[mendiplogs]

That's the problem. I don't go off road that much. But basically cos I can't.

I'm trying to persuade myself to get the landy but I'm dreading the constant repairs that I keep getting warned about.

Plus, a landy is hardly the comfiest of things to drive if I remember correctly.

 

HI MATE you no if you need a land rover for it far better then a cab star parts cheap just keep eye on it i love my land rover thanks jon

[T14EES T14UNK]

I'm definitely wanting one more than anything else. Now that my cabstar is definitely classed as a total loss, I have to make a decision quickly. Which is strangely hard because I wanted a 130 ages ago.

It's the same old problem. There isn't one perfect arb truck. A selection is obviously better...

[Peter]

If you tow a tracked chipper with a cabstar, you dont really need 4wd, the chipper should pull the truck out of most places. Used to do it a lot, only got properly stuck once, and had to get a very smug member of the green oval club to come and help.

[Hodge]

I'm definitely wanting one more than anything else. Now that my cabstar is definitely classed as a total loss, I have to make a decision quickly. Which is strangely hard because I wanted a 130 ages ago.

It's the same old problem. There isn't one perfect arb truck. A selection is obviously better...

 

I don't agree, I have the perfect Arb truck for ME. My 130 crew cab tipper does everything I need. I have a winch on it, chip box,tool box, roof rack and 4wd.

 

 

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[T14EES T14UNK]

Yes we have done that on a few occasions. And I thought about a tipping trailer too which can be pulled about with chipper. But it's a bit slow and I worry about whether the pump will hold out. I have a hilux crew cab too but I just can't decide whether a defender will annoy me with mainly road driving. And the repairs. Cabstar was really reliable.

[T14EES T14UNK]

I don't agree, I have the perfect Arb truck for ME. My 130 crew cab tipper does everything I need. I have a winch on it, chip box,tool box, roof rack and 4wd.

 

 

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Well, I'm hearing what I want to hear and I agree.

But...

Do you not get a bit pee'd off with it being a bit cramped, a bit of a brick to drive(compared with my cabstar with wheels right at front etc), and of course a bit leaky and ... Dare I say it... Breaking down a lot more often.

I'm not trying to put yours down in anyway whatsoever!!! I have seen pictures on here and is one that gives me the desire for one. But I've just not dared to buy one. I had an old old non turbo falling to bits thing about 15years ago but I fear I may have blocked out too many of the memories!