Uprating a 4.2t Iveco - is it possible?

[LouB]

I am looking for a 5-6.5t lorry to take 2 horses but they seem to be like hens teeth to find!

I've spotted a 4.2t Iveco which only gives 750kg of payload. This may be a completely stupid question but I've noticed some smaller lorries have been 'uprated' to provide more payload.

What does this involve and how practical is it?

Many thanks

 

[ROG]

Not my best subject but from the little I know it might involve uprating/changing the axle springs

What is the manufacturers design weights for it as it is ? - not the current VOSA plate as that is different

 

[LouB]

Good question, I have no idea. I will investigate a bit further. Thank you

 

[Booboos]

No, Ford won't allow it. I looked into it for my Iveco and it's a problem with the manufacturer who won't accept the changes. It's a real shame as there are companies that specialise in uprating.

 

[ROG]

No, Ford won't allow it. I looked into it for my Iveco and it's a problem with the manufacturer who won't accept the changes. It's a real shame as there are companies that specialise in uprating.

Why would Ford need to say yes to it ?

If an uprate is done and VOSA approve it then DVLA will accept that .... yes?

 

[Booboos]

At the time (about 4 years ago?) I spoke with two different companies that specialised in uprating and they both said they could not do Ford vehicles. I suspect Ford could refuse to produce a certificate of conformity for the vehicle which might be needed prior to inspection (I know I needed a CofC to register the truck in France so are needed some times)?