Thoughts on these lorrys please?

I have a 1987 Bedford CF2 & know of another local one
-- mine has genuine low mileage as has always been a horsebox and while it does need a fair amount of maintenance it's so far worked out cheaper for me that would have been to buy a more expensive box in the first place. Mechanically they are fairly solid, parts are not too hard to find and if you have a tame mechanic they seem to enjoy working on them. I have my Haynes manual and even I understand the engine somewhat. Horses load and travel well into these types of boxes, though I can't really comment on the non-Bedfords in terms of mechanics!
 
The first one I wouldn't touch with someone else's barge pole, structurally it looks flimsy and appears to have just a single wheel at the back. The second and third are basic but you'd need to go and have a look and take someone with you who knows what they are looking at. Second one will require your horses to reverse out. Mine used to be perfectly fine with that, you'll have to judge whether yours would.
 
good cheap boxes to get u started. i had a 1987 vwlt35 for 6mths then upgraded to a newer 1. wouldnt worry about mileage on them cause they are old, but try to get 1 with at least 10mths mot if ur not mechancially minded! the best 1s are the side loading 1s, or the back loading, side off loading 1s. i never thought the 1s that only have a back ramp are safe to off load unless ur horse likes backing down the ramp!! alot of people say they are like driving a car, which is true to a certain extent, but without power steering they are heavier!
they are heavy in general, mine was 7'3 high, so cud carry 17hh horses, but only had a payload of 820kg! was ok for me as i only ever took my 16.1hh mare.

i was sad to c my little beast go!
hope that helps =)
 
one word sprang to mind PROJECTS shortly followed by MONEY. but if you can do stuff yourself or know someone then not so bad .
good luck
 
Hi

With anything that sort of age the biggest problem will be the dreaded "tin worm" so have a good look round,especially the cab floor-lift the mats if you can and make sure it's solid underneath.If you can find one that has had work done-with receipts to prove-then even better,but definitely look for one that has 10 months MOT minimum and power steering-makes life so much easier!

The Transit was obviously a sod to drive when cold as it needed "warming up" first,the Renault would need several tins of Hammerite "and a few stickers"(no indication of how large they would be and where they needed to be stuck),so out of the 3 the Bedford looked the best bet to me.

But I'd need to run it round the block first...:)
 
My hubby is a mechanic and has always said go for an Iveco Daily if pos, VW's very slow and chug along but will always get you there and definitely avoid anything french!

So far I have had a VWLT35 (slow but reliable), Ford Cargo (too big) and now I have a 6T Iveco Daily which I love. :)
 
RedRolo said:
Im looking to buy one but dont have a huge amount.. what do people think of these?

Thanks

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sorry they all look rough and not good i would hire or save up for something better as these look like the sort of thing that give heaps of trouble and end up scrapped or abandoned in the nettles..
 
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