wizbit
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Anyone got a Mercedes 709 horsebox? im looking for a box to carry my 2 horses. Must be under 7.5ton to keep costs down. Any suggestions?? 
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looking for a 6 ton lorry - mercedes 709??
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mackandmutley
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Not sure why you're asking for a 709? why would it be cheaper than a 7.5 ton?
wizbit
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cheaper plating and fuel and insurance
nativetyponies
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Really? I can't see the Plating would be cheaper, it's a standard price..which has gone up by £20 this year
..fuel?..no, i can't see that either..Ins..maybe.wizbit
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it was when i checked! really just want to know if anyone has any experiences of this type of lorry, as this is the one im interested in. I dont want a 7.5ton x
perfect11s
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Um I dont think it makes the slightest difference as anything over 3.5 tons with two axles costs the same for plating, fuel will be little or no different, not sure about insurance but would think it would be lumped together with 7.5 toners and would go on value and your age, area etc .it might cost more because the insurance companys insure 1000s of 7.5 tonners and have lots of data on risk/ claims for them...
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perfect11s
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ok very slow and old fashioned but if serviced regulaly will run and run untill they quietly rot away... Parts might be a little difficult to find second hand as most of these were exported to africa, etc after people had finished with them like most merc cars lorrys and vans..
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wizbit
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Thanks for your reply perfect11s
Its on a G reg chasis, looks very tidy, not too bothered about speed or how it looks as its only for local runs, just need something reliable really. much appreciated it was either this or a dodge 50 (which im also told is slow and retro!! lol) x