OUR VERDICT The used market is awash with three-axle tractors
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boasting more than 400hp. Picking out a "winner is tougher than you might think, and with manufacturers keen to offer deals to keep stock rolling perhaps an 'incentive' might be the key to your decision.
If you're splashing out more than £20,000 on a tractor then the Mercedes-Benz 2543LS is a sound product to consider and DA02 KPF appears to be a good example of that breed. The only downside was a fuel figure that was hampered by adverse driving conditions—we may have to ask its new owner to see what economy DA02 KPF can achieve.
The engine is still performing strongly, the gearbox is good nick and the clutch, judging by its biting point and the smooth gear change, is showing no signs of dropping through the floor.
Only bulk and trunking contracts run consistently at 44 tonnes, and with a growing trend for operators to spec for their specific operation rather than the residual-based secondhand market, 428hp should be more than enough to do the job.