JAKEY:
Nice working shot of your dads Foden , I wonder how he is getting on today with the Scania .
He did alright with it today, Steve. He said it feels slow to get away at roundabouts but it’s quiet and comfortable. It’s very spacious for a P cab. Even with the storage box you can still lie across the cab. It’s pretty much fleet spec but I think he prefers it already. 
Jakey was right, it does look good in Smiths livery. I reckon better than the Dafs do; the S&S logo beside the Scania badge is a nice touch.
It carries about 100-200 kgs more than the MAN.
Muckaway:
Jakey was right, it does look good in Smiths livery. I reckon better than the Dafs do; the S&S logo beside the Scania badge is a nice touch.
It carries about 100-200 kgs more than the MAN.
Two new trailers as well Nathan.The firm are splashing out.It will be interesting to see how they compare over the next few years.
Cheers Dave.
Dave the Renegade:
Two new trailers as well Nathan.The firm are splashing out.It will be interesting to see how they compare over the next few years.
Cheers Dave.
Plus a 6 and an 8w MAN Dave awaiting the signwriter…They’re going back to the old days of not relying on one manufacturer.
My only two concerns really would be the height of that front bumper, and the fact it’s only a 420, time will tell though.
The Scania looks a nice piece of kit Nathan,also like the fact that the company still keep them in a livery,to many white trucks running about these days don’t you think.John
dew:
My only two concerns really would be the height of that front bumper, and the fact it’s only a 420, time will tell though.
Yes, it does look like a supermarket trolley! 
I think that was the reason why Dad had the Scania and not the MAN (as planned); The MAN pulls the bag trailer as and when needed and so will be a bit higher on site and when not pulling bags, it’s normally running to Banbury on s/cway A roads, meeting some steep hills. Dad on the other hand will normally be on the flat on the A34 between Didcot and Bicester. Scania trainer said it should do 8mpg, but Dad said being an auto (the 2 pedal version) it is a bit slow getting away in comparisson to the 450 Cat but is much easier to drive once rolling-and quieter.
Stanfield:
The Scania looks a nice piece of kit Nathan,also like the fact that the company still keep them in a livery,to many white trucks running about these days don’t you think.John
I don’t know why, but I really like the little logos either side of the Scania badge; It just has a classic look to it. A shame it’s not in the vintage “Smith and Sons” signwriting though; now that would look special.
yes the Scania loks smart , im going to Marsh gibbon today to drop a table off , hope to see it , i give dad a flash of my spot lights . nice looking truck .
Your dad must of swam to cab , seeing all that water and mud !!!
JAKEY:
Your dad must of swam to cab , seeing all that water and mud !!!
That’s not mud, that’s where the fine sand is produced!
You should see Sutton Courtenay, apparently it’s a turd-hole of a place.
did not see you pops today mate .
Dave the Renegade:
Muckaway:
Jakey was right, it does look good in Smiths livery. I reckon better than the Dafs do; the S&S logo beside the Scania badge is a nice touch.
It carries about 100-200 kgs more than the MAN.Two new trailers as well Nathan.The firm are splashing out.It will be interesting to see how they compare over the next few years.
Cheers Dave.
Have Smiths ever been tempted by the 6x2 units with the little ‘trainer’ wheels? Scope for more payload with those/
How muck weight can you save with those small middle axle wheels then ?
i have noticed no exhaust stack and no air horns on the Scania .
JAKEY:
How muck weight can you save with those small middle axle wheels then ?
I think they say about half a tonne, but I still think they look silly and can’t help with traction much.
Maybe Tags would be better in the rough work Smith’s do?
half a ton is a lot on one trip and over a life of a truck thats bloody great .
Looks good with the Smiths Livery on it. The bumper looks a little low.
JAKEY:
i have noticed no exhaust stack and no air horns on the Scania .
Look again Steve, there is one; It blends in with the raised body.
M G B:
Looks good with the Smiths Livery on it. The bumper looks a little low.
No problems with the bumper yet…The sheeting system is remote controlled I’m not sure of the benefits over a switch in the cab unless it’s for safety reasons (not driving and sheeting at the same time).
Considering it’s fleet spec it’s a nice interior and very spacious for such a small cab.
I’ll have to find a quiet time to have a drive around the pit in it.
