Opinions please-Horsebox

[Amy_08]

Please can I have your opinions on this lorry. Has anyone got one? It would be to carry one 16hh.

http://www.horsemart.co.uk/AdvertRef/HM806DED2/Page/2/Web/DisplayHorseboxDetail.asp

 

[Donkeymad]

I believe they are a decent make and it looks OK to me, but I'm far from an expert!!

 

[vodkas_mum]

some people have been telling me that for a 16hh you want a height over 7ft, about 7'6 but to be honest have had my 16hh mare in a 7ft and it was fine!

 

[pagancluf]

Looks ok for price, bit high mileage, and must be a man selling as you would normally clean the floor off before taking a photo!! Do you know of a friend that is good with mechanical things to go have a look, or even an AA check to see if sound? good luck.

 

[JM07]

you will need to have passed your test before 1997 to drive an LT50..

its done 290k, so check for some service history, check ramp/floor and chassis.

 

[Amy_08]

Yes it is a man selling it. He said they hadn't got round to cleaning it yet! I would get someone to check it over first, but I am a bit worried about the mileage. He said he had no service history with it as he is a dealer. I passed my test in 96 so I'm ok to drive it.

 

[*hic*]

Seller is a few miles up the road from me and I will be passing their door on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you'd like any more pictures or info let me know - I don't suppose the dealer will mind.

 

[Amy_08]

Thanks Jemima_too. He's emailed me some more photos and it looks ok (but you can never tell). Its just checking it out mechanically that I need to do. Do you know much about them-good/bad reputation?

 

[Vicki_Krystal]

thats very cheap

my mechanic friend says they are ok if loaded properly.

cannot stand ones where the horses are sideways on but as your is forward facing it should be fine.

looks like a nice little lorry!

 

[Donkeymad]

Is it a diesel?

 

[Parkranger]

I'm sure the Ifor 510 is only 7'6" high and that's for 2 x 17.2 so 7ft should be fine for a 16

 

[LCobby]

expect it is diesel-
Petrol ones like gold dust if you are inside LEZ!

 

[SSM]

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Looks ok for price, bit high mileage, and must be a man selling as you would normally clean the floor off before taking a photo!! Do you know of a friend that is good with mechanical things to go have a look, or even an AA check to see if sound? good luck.

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See you do have OCD about sweeping!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[NeilM]

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Yes it is a man selling it. He said they hadn't got round to cleaning it yet!

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That's engineer / mechanic speak for " the thing is spotless, what's her problem"

VW's are very reliable, just phone a local VW / MAN dealer and ask about consumables like oil, air and fuel filters. Also servicing costs for an LT50.

 

[*hic*]

I know a couple of people who have lorries from them and who are pleased with them. My daughter's trainer has just done a deal on one from them which is very neat and tidy. *is jealous*

I've had work carried out by them in the past on a ramp and it was quickly and effectively done.