As a new product the 4-Series must be running out
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of shelf-life. Mind you, that shouldn't worry Scania because demand for its tractors is as strong as ever. The upmarket Swede has successfully made the move into the fleet market, but its price is bound to be a factor for cash-strapped operators. The HPI engine will be part of the 5-Series too, and its performance is sublime: strong, durable and oh so quiet. The gearbox is smooth, and although drivers seem to love it or hate it, we found that the only way you get a box of neutrals is if you change hastily or too late so, just like with any
other manual box, it pays to think ahead.
A fleet driver who's handed the keys to an R124 really isn't likely to complain. The haulage industry is a pretty conservative market and those making the decisions know what they're getting for their money when a fleet has the griffin on The front,