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5 years 6 months ago #201609
by lower yp sth aust
Replied by lower yp sth aust on topic Mercedes purchase advice
We have a 113m we bought for the farm to cart rock around etc , it runs like a 2bob watch and is like driving a lounge chair,its done nearly a million ks ,it replaced our ol KW125PaulFH wrote: Great run out of Scania prime movers on medium duty.
Economical, easy to work on and good parts availability.
Ten year old kid could drive one, very driver friendly.
Quiet & comfortable, hear the radio & phone.
112 probably the quietest motor, 113 had a tinny sump.
Lot of traditional truckies don't like them but I did.
Good luck with your search Lang. Paul.
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5 years 6 months ago - 5 years 6 months ago #201610
by Lang
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Paul
That Scania 8 wheeler I drove the other day ticks all the boxes and, as you say, drove even better than the old F86. Unfortunately Bev has two wrecked knees from a bike accident and I would have to rig up a bosuns chair to the 7 ton crane to get her up into the cab.
Lang
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Correction!
Bev happened to see over my shoulder the above remark and as usual took it the wrong way.
Please read: "I would have to rig up a bosuns chair to the 7 ton crane to lift her 55kg into the cab."
That Scania 8 wheeler I drove the other day ticks all the boxes and, as you say, drove even better than the old F86. Unfortunately Bev has two wrecked knees from a bike accident and I would have to rig up a bosuns chair to the 7 ton crane to get her up into the cab.
Lang
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Correction!
Bev happened to see over my shoulder the above remark and as usual took it the wrong way.
Please read: "I would have to rig up a bosuns chair to the 7 ton crane to lift her 55kg into the cab."
Last edit: 5 years 6 months ago by Lang.
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5 years 6 months ago #201612
by Dave_64
Replied by Dave_64 on topic Mercedes purchase advice
Nice recovery there, Lang!
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5 years 6 months ago - 5 years 6 months ago #201620
by Lang
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Swishy
Take one Unthankyou.
The VW ad I just put up in the Sometimes Sayings thread would really put the fox in the hen house if she saw me enjoying it (not really after 50 years of unfettered chauvinism)
Lang
Take one Unthankyou.
The VW ad I just put up in the Sometimes Sayings thread would really put the fox in the hen house if she saw me enjoying it (not really after 50 years of unfettered chauvinism)
Lang
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5 years 6 months ago #201625
by PaulFH
Replied by PaulFH on topic Mercedes purchase advice
Lang, would the gumboot version offer easier entry with tank steps?
Not as long tray can be fitted and not many for sale now.
Even better ride than the cab over and nice flat cabin floor.
Old S line Internationals might be similar too.
Hope you find the answer, Paul.
Not as long tray can be fitted and not many for sale now.
Even better ride than the cab over and nice flat cabin floor.
Old S line Internationals might be similar too.
Hope you find the answer, Paul.
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5 years 6 months ago #201626
by Lang
Replied by Lang on topic Mercedes purchase advice
Thanks Paul
There is no particular job or great rush on this and I am just looking for the right combination (at least a beaver tail or tilt tray but preferably with a behind the cab crane) to appear. This combination is not rare but over 30 year old ones are not so prevalent. If I bought the right low entry truck. removed or modified its existing tray, bought a new one and fitted a crane I would be out the back door both financially and in wasted time.
Something will turn up, just a matter of patience.
Appreciate all the suggestions and ideas from the team.
Lang
There is no particular job or great rush on this and I am just looking for the right combination (at least a beaver tail or tilt tray but preferably with a behind the cab crane) to appear. This combination is not rare but over 30 year old ones are not so prevalent. If I bought the right low entry truck. removed or modified its existing tray, bought a new one and fitted a crane I would be out the back door both financially and in wasted time.
Something will turn up, just a matter of patience.
Appreciate all the suggestions and ideas from the team.
Lang
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5 years 6 months ago #201631
by geoffb
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Lang
I with Paul on the bonnet version We used get Scania's on loan with the car racing The bonnet with a sleeper room for a party
if you have friends Both versions 6/8 perform quiet well The only thing that would catch you out was 24 volt system as some we where
give didn't have step down Just my thoughts
I with Paul on the bonnet version We used get Scania's on loan with the car racing The bonnet with a sleeper room for a party
if you have friends Both versions 6/8 perform quiet well The only thing that would catch you out was 24 volt system as some we where
give didn't have step down Just my thoughts
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5 years 6 months ago #201746
by Claire
Replied by Claire on topic Mercedes purchase advice
Lang,
I might have missed it, but are you looking for a rigid with crane or a prime mover to haul a trailer?
Couple of Scania options on pickles this week.
www.pickles.com.au/trucks/item/-/details...Bin-Lifter/202719240
www.pickles.com.au/trucks/item/-/details...Bin-Truck/1020101330
The later can even go straight on to historic with no Regency inspection and cheap rego
I might have missed it, but are you looking for a rigid with crane or a prime mover to haul a trailer?
Couple of Scania options on pickles this week.
www.pickles.com.au/trucks/item/-/details...Bin-Lifter/202719240
www.pickles.com.au/trucks/item/-/details...Bin-Truck/1020101330
The later can even go straight on to historic with no Regency inspection and cheap rego
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5 years 6 months ago #201748
by Lang
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Thanks for that.
Looking for a rigid preferably beaver tail and a crane. And yes, it has to be over 30 years for cheap rego.
We discussed the hook trucks and by the time I stuffed around getting a tray even without the crane I would be up around the price or mote probably over, of a complete turnkey unit. The idea is to be able to collect the projects not buy a project.
Lang
Looking for a rigid preferably beaver tail and a crane. And yes, it has to be over 30 years for cheap rego.
We discussed the hook trucks and by the time I stuffed around getting a tray even without the crane I would be up around the price or mote probably over, of a complete turnkey unit. The idea is to be able to collect the projects not buy a project.
Lang
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