Mercedes Benz - our mob run a fleet of them amongst which are brand new 7.5 tonners which run at top weight.
The ride is similar to air suspension…without the air, awful engines that sound like they are going to let go at any minute.
The only Merc I have driven which has been fairly ok was a 32t grab, any other a disappointment.
Anyway, what about Hinos - they never seem to get a mention on here - used to see some tippers about.
The new Renault T High series .
Didnt actually get to drive one but had a good look inside one we had on demo for a week . There just didn;t seem to be anywhere to set things and a lack of charging points / usb outlets . Only way of charging the phone seemed to be from the usb supply from the radio head unit which was above your head and nowhere to set the phone .
Every Scania I ever had the misfortune to drive .
Have to admit to always having a preference for a Volvo but I have tried many , many times to get comfortable in a Scania and I just can’t seem to be able to get the seat and steering wheel anywhere or any way thats comfortable. I sometimes have to do a shift in one of the two we have and I’m always glad to be getting out of it and going home .
Keeping with the OPs question, disappointment for me came after being told by a mate of our "Brilliant new trucks". Our 2015 DAFs have less storage, sloppier steering, saggier beds, more intrusive electronics, worse brakes, far worse gearboxes than our previous DAFs. But they are a bit quieter and give about three quarters of an mpg more! On an upnote though, as has been said, even a dog by todays standards, knocks a 1980s truck into a cocked hat. But Id take a 2006 DAF over a 2016 model any day!
edit. was Euro 4/5 the “sweet spot” for we drivers? After Eu6 has it gone downhill?
beefy4605:
The new Renault T High series .
Didnt actually get to drive one but had a good look inside one we had on demo for a week . There just didn;t seem to be anywhere to set things and a lack of charging points / usb outlets . Only way of charging the phone seemed to be from the usb supply from the radio head unit which was above your head and nowhere to set the phone .Every Scania I ever had the misfortune to drive .
Have to admit to always having a preference for a Volvo but I have tried many , many times to get comfortable in a Scania and I just can’t seem to be able to get the seat and steering wheel anywhere or any way thats comfortable. I sometimes have to do a shift in one of the two we have and I’m always glad to be getting out of it and going home .
Had the Renault T but low cab found enough lockers & it did have plenty charging points but they weren’t the usb type & yep no where to place your phone or anything else the radio is as much use as a chocolate fire guard the top bunk had to be down when driving as no way of it staying up nothing to clip it into place fridge under bunk not really deep enough
Totally agree with what you say about the Scania not sure why people rave about them no room to turn round & I am not the biggest of people
Franglais:
Keeping with the OPs question, disappointment for me came after being told by a mate of our "Brilliant new trucks". Our 2015 DAFs have less storage, sloppier steering, saggier beds, more intrusive electronics, worse brakes, far worse gearboxes than our previous DAFs. But they are a bit quieter and give about three quarters of an mpg more! On an upnote though, as has been said, even a dog by todays standards, knocks a 1980s truck into a cocked hat. But Id take a 2006 DAF over a 2016 model any day!edit. was Euro 4/5 the “sweet spot” for we drivers? After Eu6 has it gone downhill?
I’ll go a little bit earlier, last of the first FH models, last of the (V8) 4 Series, even an F2000 (but Commander XT, naturally). Oh, one more SSC with the 500 ■■■■■■■■ 
I feel old now.
Never was disapointed with any of mine but then I never drove anything that wasn’t British built. Sed Ak 400 eight legger had a terrible steering lock, had to do a shunt at some junctions, and the cab started rotting after only six years but their were none that were so bad that I wouldn’t drive them again.
Pete.
windrush:
Never was disapointed with any of mine but then I never drove anything that wasn’t British built. Sed Ak 400 eight legger had a terrible steering lock, had to do a shunt at some junctions, and the cab started rotting after only six years but their were none that were so bad that I wouldn’t drive them again.Pete.
Did you ever drive a crinkly Scammell? Always thought they were fantastic looking motors but I imagine not so nice to drive…
Drempels:
Did you ever drive a crinkly Scammell? Always thought they were fantastic looking motors but I imagine not so nice to drive…
No I didn’t, they were good motors for site work though but noisy in the cab with the Leyland 680 engine. Older ones had the gate change gearbox, no skip shifting with those as you had to go through each gear in turn even when stopped at traffic lights etc. One Sed Ak and four different Fodens were my rides, none ever broke down apart from punctures and a broken rear spring on the Sed Ak on Bristol Road in Brum!
Pete.
windrush:
Drempels:
Did you ever drive a crinkly Scammell? Always thought they were fantastic looking motors but I imagine not so nice to drive…No I didn’t, they were good motors for site work though but noisy in the cab with the Leyland 680 engine. Older ones had the gate change gearbox, no skip shifting with those as you had to go through each gear in turn even when stopped at traffic lights etc. One Sed Ak and four different Fodens were my rides, none ever broke down apart from punctures and a broken rear spring on the Sed Ak on Bristol Road in Brum!
Pete.
Foden were nice looking motors too!
Crinkly cab?, do you mean the Scammell Handyman, in which case yes, a fine standard lorry of its day with a smooth ride, well made overall.
Crusader was the best one though.
Juddian:
Crinkly cab?, do you mean the Scammell Handyman, in which case yes, a fine standard lorry of its day with a smooth ride, well made overall.Crusader was the best one though.
Think there was a tractor unit version called the Trunker. Thought the 8-leggers looked great but the 6x2 units had an odd wheelbase, looked a bit squashed!
ANY ERF especially if it had the bloody awful twin splitter, they should have driven them straight of the assembly line and set fire to them.
Blunder Man:
ANY ERF especially if it had the bloody awful twin splitter, they should have driven them straight of the assembly line and set fire to them.
Twin Splitter haterz gonna hate! 
It has to be “my” current steed. 66 plate daf cf 330. Looks nice, comfy enough but has no guts. When half loaded, got to pull away in 2nd and all hills kill it. Just so gutless its unreal
Drempels:
Juddian:
Crinkly cab?, do you mean the Scammell Handyman, in which case yes, a fine standard lorry of its day with a smooth ride, well made overall.Crusader was the best one though.
Think there was a tractor unit version called the Trunker. Thought the 8-leggers looked great but the 6x2 units had an odd wheelbase, looked a bit squashed!
The four wheel unit was the HANDYMAN. the three axle unit was the TRUNKER, and the eight wheel rigid was the ROUTEMAN.
All models with the MICHELOTTI designed cab were collectively known as "Fin faced Ba- - -ards "
Old John:
Drempels:
Juddian:
Crinkly cab?, do you mean the Scammell Handyman, in which case yes, a fine standard lorry of its day with a smooth ride, well made overall.Crusader was the best one though.
Think there was a tractor unit version called the Trunker. Thought the 8-leggers looked great but the 6x2 units had an odd wheelbase, looked a bit squashed!
The four wheel unit was the HANDYMAN. the three axle unit was the TRUNKER, and the eight wheel rigid was the ROUTEMAN.
All models with the MICHELOTTI designed cab were collectively known as "Fin faced Ba- - -ards "
Thanks for clearing that up!
msgyorkie:
Sorry but there is only one contender for crap lorry award and that goes to a Hino. End of conversation.
Yes but the cab interior light is awesome 
Old John:
Drempels:
Juddian:
Crinkly cab?, do you mean the Scammell Handyman, in which case yes, a fine standard lorry of its day with a smooth ride, well made overall.Crusader was the best one though.
Think there was a tractor unit version called the Trunker. Thought the 8-leggers looked great but the 6x2 units had an odd wheelbase, looked a bit squashed!
The four wheel unit was the HANDYMAN. the three axle unit was the TRUNKER, and the eight wheel rigid was the ROUTEMAN.
All models with the MICHELOTTI designed cab were collectively known as "Fin faced Ba- - -ards "
Back in the days of 32 ton i regularly drove a Handyman, i remember the Routeman 8 wheelers but never knew the 6x2 had a different name again.
What would the advantage be of the Trunker 6x2?, presumably still limited to 32t unless special indivisible load, or was it to lessen the chances of tractor unit overload back in the days of multi drop heavy bagged type goods?
On the subject of Scammell names, remember back when the T45 Roadtrain was about, i drove a Leyland Constructor regularly (best offroader i ever drove, bloody thing went everywhere the track layer could get to), but was the difference when it was badged Scammell please?
The other day I was given an Actros 1836 to drive
I’ve had horses that pulled better than that lorry
Should try a scania poverty spec supermarket unit pulling a fully loaded trailer up a hill. There are times I think I wont make it! God knows what it will be like when it snows