mercedes 412d tipper 4x4

[benedmonds]

Has any one used one for arb work?

Any idea how much they weigh?

[arbwork]

we use this 413 I will check plate out for you, will take a day or two as its in for injector rebuild with garage at the mo

Edited September 23, 2013 by arbwork

[benedmonds]

we use this 413 I will check plate out for you, will take a day or two as its in for injector rebuild with garage at the mo

 

Cheers, how do you rate them. I know they won't be a full on 4x4 but they have to be OK across a wet field??

 

They are plated for 4.6 tonnes

Internet searching reveals the chassis cab can carry 2,735kg so I guess they must weigh 1,900kgs.

Which if I am right compares with a transit at about 1,500kgs.

 

Contemplating downplating for use as a third vehicle but I guess the load would be non-existent..

[arbwork]

your correct not 4x4 as in lrover but will help wet verges etc. do have diff locks to include center, tyre choice will help, ground clearance is not to good as in the shock mounts project below the axel but better than 2wd

[PeteB]

Generally, they carry bugger all! Dragging a chipper across a wet/muddy field ain't going to happen either. Okay on icy or snowy surfaces though. Good luck Ben.