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If money was no object which horse lorry would you purchase, HGV or Non HGV?

I have a lovely friend whose looking for a new horse lorry. Her Hubby is very very generous to her. She is soooo lucky.
 
would depend on what you wanted. Also nobody is exempt from taking a hgv test, a factor and cost to be taken into consideration. A medical is required for a hgv licence and there are some age limitations (minimum I guess would not apply) but I think there might also be a maximum age limit. Even seemingly silly things like wearing glasses or contacts dependent upon your prescription can render you unable to hold a licence. It is also a relatively large cost of around £1-1.5k.
If you want to only travel 2 horses at a time, not stay away for too long and not have an all singing all dancing lorry than non-hgv. If you want to travel more horses, stay away for more nights at a time and enjoy extras such as a separate shower, HGV. I would think fuel would be worse for a HGV too, however as you stated money no object I personally would opt for a smallish HGV as I wouldn't want to drive a monster truck everywhere based on practicality but would like the little luxuries :p :).
 
fizzer said:
If money was no object which horse lorry would you purchase, HGV or Non HGV?

I have a lovely friend whose looking for a new horse lorry. Her Hubby is very very generous to her. She is soooo lucky.
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What LGV licence does the driver already have?
C1, C, CE ??

What is the total amount of weight you wish to transport?
 
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Hi, they looking for a 12 or 18 ton. They have a 7.5ton at moment. He wants more living area, with all mod cons, hence the bigger lorry. Must carry at least 4.

They looking at loads of different models and makes, just wondered if anyone had any recommendations. Thankies!!!!
 
I may be mistaken but I thought anything over 7.5tons was by obligation a HGV or as they are sometimes titled now LGV (large goods vehicle)? Ergo there is no option if they want a larger lorry. I know some 7.5tons are uprated to 8tons and become HGVs to allow a larger payload (you still need a HGV licence). But realistically downrating a larger lorry to make it non-hgv would be unrealistic on payload and pointless and over 8 tons may not even be possible. Make sure they are aware of the test (C) they will have to undergo if they havent already taken it though and I would also advise doing the test before swapping lorries if they need the lorry continually as you have to book your medical, once passed you have to book and pass two theory modules, once passed and certificates recieved you have to book your practical training and then your test so it is a lengthy process! They wont need to take driver CPC unless they would be using the lorry to transport other people's horses for hire and reward. :).
 
If money was no object I would have a 3.5t for every day running around / just taking one horse up to 100 miles for a day event AND a 7.5t with living that could carry 2 horses for longer trips.

I quite often take my 3.5t out both days at weekends and sometimes twice in a day (different horses) so I would definitely get use out of 2 lorries, just can't really afford to run 2!

Or if money was REALLY no object I would have an Oakley Supreme HGV with hydraulic living and a driver, oh and a horsewalker. I'd better stop as I am now hijacking this thread with a daydream...sorry.....
 
Hi , friends OH has done all his tests he can drive up to a 38ton ( I think). I like the Oakley and the Whittakers, Lush.
 
Ahh cool :). I personally dont like the oakleys as I think the exterior paint jobs all look the same and boring and so many people have the same colour too! Im not a huge fan of the OTT paint jobs either I like a happy medium :p. Whittakers are nice lorries :) and what about AAquine lorries? I think the main thing is to remember to be firm on payloads as many of the even big brand names will happily put in everything you ask for without mentioning what payload will be left. Whilst this isnt usually such an issue on a HGV as a non-hgv the payload can still get eaten up. Tell her happy shopping the lucky thing :D.
 
Have a look at the ones built by Graham Maudsley. He thinks of everything for horse and people comfort and ease of use and they look super smart too. I like lots of lockers, metallic paint, electric ramps, horse mirrors and a loo but sadly have to make do with a trailer as money IS an object here :(
 
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