3.5t tipper needed

[diggerjones]

8k thanks

 

[6feetdown]

My Iveco has a big mot failure sheet, not looking to good

 

[Stroppymonkey]

I'm on the look out for a 3.5t tipper. I've had 2 cab star's and like that type with no bonnet. Ideally twin wheels as the single wheel one's ive had tend to get stuck on a dog turd.
So if anybody knows of anything or see's anything, let me know.
Cheers Dylan

I've been watching Isuzu Grafters for the last 4 years. Nearly pressed the button on one once during Covid, shame I didn't as it would have gained value since then. There's a few tippers popping up now. What's your budget? Edit, just seen 8K. That's not much for a decent tipper, you'll be buying a project surely?

 

[Lancs Lad]

I've been watching Isuzu Grafters for the last 4 years. Nearly pressed the button on one once during Covid, shame I didn't as it would have gained value since then. There's a few tippers popping up now. What's your budget? Edit, just seen 8K. That's not much for a decent tipper, you'll be buying a project surely?

Anyone had one? Looking at a N35 flat bed for next year as an occasional use run about . Cheap enough compared to everything else new now

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Here's a question, I used to have a cabstar, older one. It was great as a tipper but gutless at towing. Would the newer Isuzu grafters be able to do a proper hill start towing the full 3.5t?

Test drove a couple. Auto would be best for towing.. manual box is disappointing. careful though as later models have lower towing weights on auto box IIRC. Think the earlier 1.9L autos has a 24v autobox adaption on the side of the manual boxandkeep the 7000kg GTW. Grafter is built as a 4.5 ton for the Australisian market I think? So downrated for a 3.5t. It's a very capable and maneuverable little truck and if mobility is more important than comfort then it's awesome.

 

[6feetdown]

Anyone had one? Looking at a N35 flat bed for next year as an occasional use run about . Cheap enough compared to everything else new now

My mate bought 1 coming up for 1st mot beginning of January rates it highly says for a 1.9 pulls like a train

 

[Smiffy]

Anyone had one? Looking at a N35 flat bed for next year as an occasional use run about . Cheap enough compared to everything else new now

They have new 1.9s at work. Run at a 7t train weight quite happily. They are manual 125hp. They definitely don't go fast but they do just keep going no matter how steep the hill.
They are basic but really well built essentially just little lorries. Not very spacious or comfortable.
I think the best summary is they are the best van to buy for someone else to drive.

 

[Lancs Lad]

My mate bought 1 coming up for 1st mot beginning of January rates it highly says for a 1.9 pulls like a train

Good to know .... litterally half the price of MAN and I'm not driving it ...much

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Good to know .... litterally half the price of MAN and I'm not driving it ...much

Very different beasts. If I was dreying 2t of stone around tight cornish lanes I'd be choosing Isuzu. If I was up and down A30 it would be tortuous. I chose a 4.5t Movano over the Grafter when It was my time.

 

[Giles]

Mates got this for sale around £17k think he said tipper and tail lift low mileage 1 old boy owner he’s selling it for.

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Mates got this for sale around £17k think he said tipper and tail lift low mileage 1 old boy owner he’s selling it for.

Dumpover tailift/tipper.. Best and worst of both...

 

[Monkeybusiness]

Mates got this for sale around £17k think he said tipper and tail lift low mileage 1 old boy owner he’s selling it for.

I’ll give him £17k and you a £17k finders fee for that Mog!

 

[hiluxman]

I've had the older isuzu grafters, 3.0l they were beasts. They pulled like fuk. Just not a comfy ride.

 

[Giles]

I’ll give him £17k and you a £17k finders fee for that Mog!

Was on loan as 1 fastrac was back in again for more gearbox woes, Mog can be had for £160k I believe

 

[hiluxman]

I've been contemplating selling my current iveco tipper. It would seem market is 27k to 30k for your average one. Mine is very well specced, not necessarily in the comfort shite in cab but is the proper heavy duty version with a correct wheelbase that doesn't overload axles.

But I know to replace today I'm looking at 52k...fuk me price of new stuff is bad.

For 52k I'd rather update the grab and run that daily over another 3.5t tipper

 

[diggerjones]

I've been watching Isuzu Grafters for the last 4 years. Nearly pressed the button on one once during Covid, shame I didn't as it would have gained value since then. There's a few tippers popping up now. What's your budget? Edit, just seen 8K. That's not much for a decent tipper, you'll be buying a project surely?

I'm not vat registered so that affects things. Plus if the barn conversion job starts in January, I'll be just travelling a few miles down the road for a few years

 

[diggerjones]

Mates got this for sale around £17k think he said tipper and tail lift low mileage 1 old boy owner he’s selling it for.

I like the grafters but seem a bit big compared to the cabstar

 

[Stroppymonkey]

I'm not vat registered so that affects things. Plus if the barn conversion job starts in January, I'll be just travelling a few miles down the road for a few years

What is most important? Payload / maneuverability/ reliability/ efficiency? Tipping trailer not an option?

 

[Stroppymonkey]

I like the grafters but seem a bit big compared to the cabstar

Cabstar 3.5t tipper less common. Toyota Dyna can be good little trucks also.

 

[Monkeybusiness]

This looks the right money, might be a bit big for you though Dylan, and it’s miles away sadly…