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Roofbars definately help with the landscaping side of things as the load area is pretty short (with a bulkhead). I have the stihl combi system so the attachments all hang on one side of the van. I have a Hayter R48 (don't do much mowing) and the handles fold down quickly but it will fit in with them left up.
The SWB can tow 1200kg braked and 800kg unbraked. Van payload is 600-800kg depending on model. I get 40mpg on average (around town driving).
Who do you use to insure it?
don't know if this is of interest to you...
recieved this today (we use renault traffics/vaxhall vivaros so are on their mail shot list).I also know they do some good lease deals (if this means of getting business vehicles suits you).
Although it's from a dealer in Hampshire, I reckon all their dealer network would be offering similar deals.
Don't disagree. Costs are always an issue in any new business
We run multiple vans with mutliple drivers and so reliabiity and more importantly image on commercial / high end sites is key for us.
All our vans are vinyl wrapped and thus the client knows it is us on site and not people of 'no fixed abode'...
You can contract hire a Kangoo/Connect type van for around £170~"£200+vat per month. If you've a good accountant and vat registered, its a cost effective way of having a new vehicle, with warranty, breakdown cover and minimal servicing needs (some are 20k between services).
It may not work for everyone, but wanted to share the fact thaty cheap new vehicles can be had at the mo....
Yes typically you are. Most leasing companies will give you a document detailing what is/isn't acceptable state of the vehicle at the end of the lease.
I've returned vehicles with tow bars left on, mobile phone holders let on dash etc as it doesn't make sense sometimes to remove them. I count it as a cost...
Most commercial vehicle leasing companies are realistic abot the state a van will be returning in after 2 or 3 years of a lease. Mostly its common sense (no accident damage, legal tyres/lights, FSH, 1 small ding/scratch per panel, no holes in seat etc).
We cater for an extra months lease cost and then get a vehicle valet in to give it a good going over before it's handed back.
If your aspect of landscaping/gardening is very dirty or you can't trust who drives it, leasing may not be a good solution
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