I’m with the Mercedes haters, I had a couple of 1625/1626s and they had no pull at all. I once got overtaken by a pushbike struggling up Jubilee Way 
Had a Powerliner 2433 in later years which was marginally better which ain’t saying much.
Had an old 3025 8 wheel tipper non turbo v8 was slow but I had a real soft spot for it had a few days in a 460 actros and it pulled really well
Renault 290GT 6x2 E555 UWE (still haunts me 
) dont know what the GT stood for
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I just love that comparison!.
ramone:
Renault 290GT 6x2 E555 UWE (still haunts me
GT = Gallic Tat
The company I worked for got one for the light weight, the driver absolutely loved it at the time, but I still preferred my old F7
Wheel Nut:
ramone:
Renault 290GT 6x2 E555 UWE (still haunts meGT = Gallic Tat
The company I worked for got one for the light weight, the driver absolutely loved it at the time, but I still preferred my old F7
Mine rattled and banged , wouldn`t pull even with an 18 speed box i got an older Foden after that thing with a 320 Gardner and it was like winning the pools (no lottery then)
sea frog:
A s reg daf with a claped out eaton twin split and rubbish seat
That would have been a 13 speed fuller
ramone:
Wheel Nut:
ramone:
Renault 290GT 6x2 E555 UWE (still haunts meGT = Gallic Tat
The company I worked for got one for the light weight, the driver absolutely loved it at the time, but I still preferred my old F7
Mine rattled and banged , wouldn`t pull even with an 18 speed box i got an older Foden after that thing with a 320 Gardner and it was like winning the pools (no lottery then)
I think the one we got had the 16 speed (ZF!) box as the B18 was discontinued. The replacement 340 Turboliner was like a Rolls Royce, lovely lorry
anything ive driven i want to win the lottery amd retire 
Hi all,We had a yard full of 1960/1 Scammell Highwaymen 150 Gardeners gate change,still get the shudders thinking about going over Shap on night trunk to Scotland.Cheers TED.
should have put on last post the fact we ran mostly nite trunks as long as the motors pushed on a bit couldnt give a toss what it was exept the erf we had in bristol waht a pile of ■■■ that was. once the 301’s were bought they were on 2 yr buy back so motors changed around regulary
Volvo F88,utter crap
Sudden Accident 200 series
Mercedes Axor
To knock an 88 you must be ill , go gently now get some help, poor chap.
dodge commando… 
nearly forgot about the Roman(4 wheeler)…only 1 run but WTF…Merc powerliner 1 (eps display on top o dash) so many neutrals…
james
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ramone:
Wheel Nut:
ramone:
Renault 290GT 6x2 E555 UWE (still haunts meGT = Gallic Tat
The company I worked for got one for the light weight, the driver absolutely loved it at the time, but I still preferred my old F7
Mine rattled and banged , wouldn`t pull even with an 18 speed box i got an older Foden after that thing with a 320 Gardner and it was like winning the pools (no lottery then)
I think the one we got had the 16 speed (ZF!) box as the B18 was discontinued. The replacement 340 Turboliner was like a Rolls Royce, lovely lorry
The Turboliner was a totally different lorry infact i would go as far as as saying it was better specially the cab ,than the Premium which replaced it .We had 2,a 340 and a 365 we were convinced there was someone on the production line in france just sticking different power badges on them as there was no difference in performance with ours
AEC Mandator.
Ford Cargo (total crap)
Frieghtliner Classic XL (Ridiculously long with the visiblity of a letter box and turning circle of the QE2)
Ford Cargo.
DAf 2100.
Ford Cargo.
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Did I mention Ford Cargo ?
LB76:
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Private messageI just love that comparison!.
Put her in reverse, then try again !!
mine was a ford cargo i had it for two day when i got back it was taken of me and it was sent to one of our depto down south
Pat Hasler:
AEC Mandator.
Ford Cargo (total crap)
Frieghtliner Classic XL (Ridiculously long with the visiblity of a letter box and turning circle of the QE2)
Ford Cargo.
DAf 2100.
Ford Cargo.
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…
Did I mention Ford Cargo ?
So I guess you have very little time Pat for Cargo’s?
Take it easy,
David