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MAKE & MODEL MITSUBISHI s30C15
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With a torquey three-litre lump beneath its tilt cab, the Canter 3015 was one of the most powerful tippers in our gaggle of 3.5-tonners and had no trouble keeping up with the pace around our road route.
The shift pattern in the six-speed gearbox takes a bit of getting used to, but it's slick enough and you seldom need first when pulling away. Similar to all short(ish)-wheelbase 'little trucks', its unladen ride is lively we wouldn't want to spend all-day off-road in an empty Canter tipper.
But with nigh-on 1,200kg of gravel onboard. it soon settled down. Cab entry is straightforward although taller drivers will need to keep their heads down (or safety helmets on). Inside, there's a surprising amount of room (and storage space), not least around the pedals for a rigger-booted driver.
The lift and tilt steering wheel allows for a decent driving position the lsri mechanically suspended driver's seat is also welcome. The trim is practical without being too plasticky; you can base out the floor when the mud builds up and the darkcoloured seat squabs have a heavy-duty fabric feel. The seat cushions need to be a bit thicker, though. It's easy to see what's happening around you thanks to the Canter's unobstructed side windows and low-slung mirrors, As with all little cab-overs, it's also got a terrific turning circle and we like the standard exhaust brake, too. BW