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VERDICT
Not a truck for imageconscious operators, but traditional British engineering combining major proprietary components with a dash of Italian styling offers good value for the operator with an eye on his profits. Best value for the first owner can be obtained trading up to the current new model. Lower initial prices will, however, be reflected in lower residual values which will be more attractive to the secondhand purchaser.
With the Cummins Mn engine has come better reliability and fuel
economy. The T7 Strato Cruiser cab may not be the biggest on the market, but it is well fitted out, and with a low central floor is quite roomy. The smaller T6 EuroTech cab offers a raised roof. A choice of transmission meets traditional values and conforms to modern
trends. The Cummins/ Eaton/Rockwell driveline has withstood the test of time on a range of Britishbuilt trucks and is equal to any bespoke specification from some of the more widely acc_laimed Continental models.
For a "small manufacturer" it certainly seems to have a "big reputation".