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madhector

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Right, have a better idea of what I can drive now, seen a few advertised that seem to be drivable on a car lisence, am quite tempted to try and get something like that as easier, cheaper etc..

What sort of price would you expect to have to pay to get something like one of these? What about the van type conversons?

If anyone can find examples of lorrys for sale that I would be able to drive on a car license would be very grateful!


Dont mind having just tack area rather than living tbh.

Any ideas?
 
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A 3.5 tonner will take one horse, but are in high demand because so many young people are restricted to them.
How big is your horse? Some do not have headroom for more than 15.2 size.
The newer ones are made with a low floor, but tend to be nearing a 5 figure sum!
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As you passed your test after 1997 you are only allowed to drive up to 3.5 ton. They are very often stalled for 2 however that would be a couple of small ponies. You will only be able to carry one horse & tack to keep within the weight limit.

When you go & look at one take a good mechanic with you. Due to this law there have been many horsebox conversions on vans. Many have been done on really bad donor vehicles. Many 'builders' have seen an opportunity to breath new life into old, tired & worn out transits & similar. AS tired vans they were worth £200-300, converted & given a spray job & they are selling at £8,000 - £10,000. Be very careful & take a knowledgeable person with you.

I am not saying they are all like this, they aren't, but there are a lot or really rough pieces or sprayed up rubbish out there..... Good Luck.
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Very true
White Van Man gets a fortune!
I really would consider spending % of the money on the C and C1 and then get twice the lorry for half the price
haivng run 3.5 tonner may years ago, the 'keeping on the road ' costs are not that different.
And 7.5 tonners diesel engines are designed to work round the clock
 
I bought my newly converted Renault Master on a 2003 chasis in October 2006, full day living, water tank, metalic paint, for just over £17,000, It would probably sell for not much less now from what I can see!

Oh yes and it takes my 16.3hh heavy/med weight hunter very nicely, but I wouldn't put anything else on with her or loads of passengers or we would be overweight!
 
I passed my test in 1997 and have decided to do my HGV test as I have bought a HGV. I figured I would be cheaper doing it this way than pay 15k+ for something that could only carry one horse. Plus this way I can drive a lorry that has living and can take up to 5 horses
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I recently bought a 3.5t conversion, Renault Master 2003 (70k miles), for the bargain price of £14k. It's unladen weight is 2,530kg with a driver and half tank of petrol, so can carry 970kg which would be enough for one 16-17hh horse and various tack / water etc. There is plenty of space inside to carry upto 18hh (weight limits considered). The horse area space is 8ft from back of horse to breast bar then a further 3-4ft beyond the breast bar where the horse's head and neck is - so c. 11-12ft total space for the horse. The internal height is approx. 8-9ft - so infact, there is much more room than even the biggest HGV's.
They are cheap as chips to run and maintain - mine just sailed through it's MOT for the grand total of £45!
Tax is £195 per year - insurance £230 fully comp. Diesel consumption is probably similar to a standard 4x4.
I was quite lucky at the price i got mine for as it was a private sale. I did get price quoted for one being built and it was c£9k for the build plus the cost of the chassis - with a bit of searching you can pick up a T,V,Y reg chassis for £3-4k, so in total £12-13k.
I have always had 7.5t wagons in the past, but would never go back to, especially as i only have the one to transport now.
 
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I passed my test in 1997 and have decided to do my HGV test as I have bought a HGV. I figured I would be cheaper doing it this way than pay 15k+ for something that could only carry one horse. Plus this way I can drive a lorry that has living and can take up to 5 horses
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SNAP - I've just made the jump from 7.5 to 14 tonne..... just need to pass my test for this now, but in the meantime still have the other one should I need to drive..
 
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