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I am looking to buy a lorry - 3.5T and have been looking into all the different types i.e. Van type vs lorry type, payloads etc etc.
I'm only 23 so cannot drive a 7.5 tonne and don't have/fancy taking my trailer license so a 3.5T looks like my only option.
Has anyone got an opinions on 3.5T lorrys or tips on what to look for/at??!! My budget means it will be a second hand one - which obviously can pose more possible problems.
Any help greatly appreciated.
 
I personally hate the van conversions they just don;t seem safe enough for horses, may be fine for ponies. I much prefer the small lorry types, but hat with a passion the ifor Williams bodies on small lorries. they seem far to high and too narrow - far too top heavy.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-Maste...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item45fa6c77b3

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5-tonne-Hor...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item2eb4c87266

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FORD-TRANSIT-...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item43a6e5d8d5

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5ton-Merced...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item3367271f07

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5-tonne-For...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item45fa7a36bf

Don't worry about it being second hand. The organisation of horse box and trailer owners can giv you the details of people who can do a full check on the lorry for you
 
I have recently bought a transit type horsebox. I wanted a Renault master but they were completely out of my price range.
Anyway, I got it quite cheap but have spent a lot of money doing welding and replacing the floor, and will be tarting it up a bit over the summer.
The ramp is steep up but we've had no problems loading really. It is very roomy inside. But driving it I have found that it does weave around a bit going at a faster speed but I've been told its not much different to a trailer and I hate trailers.
My horses wasnt stressed at all after being in it and so far I'm quite pleased with my purchase.
 
Go for the best you can afford, take a mechanically minded person with you and be prepared for a very very long hunt for one that's roadworthy, safe for your horse,and within budget. There is a load of rubbish out there.
This is a very helpful dealer, she is honest and will look out for something within your budget if you have no luck finding anything:
http://www.freewebs.com/traveltwo/currentstock.htm
I had mine made in the end as despared of finding roadworthy vehicle even though I had a budget ine xcess of 10k. Sadly, just sold it as needed bigger payload.
 
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