For Russians who are planning to organize their own business, the cargo transportation sector is the most attractive. True, there is one significant “but” - you should clearly know which truck is best to buy to make money. This step requires the investment of a large sum of money, so it must be carefully thought out.
Typically, trucks are selected depending on business needs
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- Category B for trucks
- Definition of category B for trucks
- Truck rating in category B
- Regulations for category B trucks
- Lane selection
- Parking on the edge of the sidewalk
- Transporting children in a car
- Transporting a trailer
- Environmental signs for trucks
For each type of transport there are different categories of rights. Since the handling of a truck is very different from a motorcycle, driving a truck with category A is a violation of the law. To drive a regular passenger vehicle, you will need category B. But there are light trucks that can also be driven with this category. Read more in this article.
Truck for work: which one is better?
Trucks can be roughly divided into small, medium and large class vehicles, and when choosing a truck for work, you need to be guided by such criteria as functionality, comfort and quality.
Small work truck
In Russia, the best option for oversized transportation in urban areas has become the GAZelle Next model, which uses modern materials and a completely redesigned cabin.
The power plant of the GAZelle Next is represented by a diesel engine and an optional gas engine, which allows you to reduce costs on long trips.
The best minivan truck for work
Among cargo minibuses, the Ford Transit is the most popular among Russians. This model received nine body volume options; it can be either side-mounted or all-metal. The Ford Transit model can be equipped with any drive system and has more than a hundred functions. The carrying capacity of such a truck for work is up to 2.5 tons.
Mid-class work car
In the modern market, Iveco Eurocargo trucks have quickly become in demand. Since under the hood they have a powerful power unit, as well as a wide range of carrying capacity: from 5 to 12 tons
This work vehicle is equipped with all modern appliances and even a coffee machine.
Also, when choosing the best car for work, businessmen should pay attention to the Isuzu Forward with a carrying capacity of 5 to 10 tons. It is noteworthy that for an additional payment you can get any car add-on from the manufacturer. At the same time, the engine power allows you to cover distances of over 750 thousand kilometers without requiring additional maintenance.
The best large class truck
In trucks, the Mercedes Actros takes the lead from the category of heavyweights with a high-performance engine, a spacious cargo compartment, as well as useful electronic components and exceptional comfort. Along with ECC systems, GPS, fuel saving function and other “gimmicks”, the Mercedes Actros truck is equipped with ergonomic seats and a spacious cabin that can accommodate several people for the night.
Among large-class work vehicles for transporting bulk cargo, we must highlight the Volvo FM, which, despite its considerable dimensions, is capable of turning around in a small area.
Universal trucks
In the line of universal vehicles for transporting goods, you should opt for the same Gazelle Next. Regardless of road conditions, this truck model is capable of transporting up to 5 tons of cargo and does not require special maintenance. It should be taken into account that Chinese analogues, although much cheaper, do not have high quality and convenience.
Well, the best trucks for work are considered to be American models, which even after a million miles “feel” good.
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Definition of category B for trucks
Category B includes cars weighing no more than 3500 kg. And also the number of passenger seats, not counting the driver’s seat, should not be more than 8. Having category B, the driver can drive passenger vehicles, small trucks, minibuses and jeeps. The use of a trailer is also permitted, but its weight must not exceed 750 kg.
But sometimes this weight is allowed to exceed:
- if the weight of the trailer does not exceed the permissible weight of the vehicle;
- The weight of the trailer does not exceed the unladen weight of the vehicle.
Isuzu Forward 12.0 medium-duty truck
This is a classic example of a city truck supplied by a Japanese corporation. Unlike the Hyundai HD 120 truck, the Isuzu Forward 12.0 has been traveling around the world since 1970. Of course, over the past time it has undergone many changes. Its modern technical capabilities cannot be compared with the Isuzu Forward trucks of the last century. In the ranking of medium-duty trucks, Japanese vehicles have never fallen below average.
In the standard version, Isuzu Forward 12.0 is a manufactured goods van with a maximum load capacity of 7155 kg with compact dimensions: 8529x2300x3350 in length, width and height, respectively. The normal wheelbase is 4860 mm. But there is an extended version extra long with the longest wheelbase – 5150 mm.
The high cabin has an excellent panoramic view due to the large volume of glazing. The presence of three large mirrors is of no small importance for urban transportation. Safe and comfortable driving is achieved thanks to the high maneuverability of the Japanese medium-duty truck.
Perhaps the only drawback for the Russian consumer is the cost of a truck, which is sometimes prohibitive for a medium-sized business, exceeding 3 million rubles for a new car. But there is always the opportunity to purchase a budget option if you turn to domestic manufacturers.
Truck rating in category B
If you are thinking about buying a truck, but your license is category B, you can choose a truck that falls under this category. In addition, the choice is quite large.
Check out the rating of the most popular and spacious cargo vehicles from different companies:
- Gazelle— invariably remains the most popular car. First of all, it attracts attention with its affordable price, as well as an abundance of spare parts. At the moment, models with a 3 or 6-seater cabin are available for sale. Thanks to the thermal booth, the car van can be used to transport bread or other products.
Choosing a car based on other characteristics
So, we’ve decided on the tonnage, it’s time to move on to other characteristics.
- Body volume can vary from 9 cubic meters. meters and reach 120. When choosing a car according to this parameter, it is worth considering that not every heavy load has large dimensions.
- The body type should be determined by the type of loads you will be handling. Non-standard cargo sizes require choosing a vehicle with an open body, and frozen or perishable food products must be transported only in refrigerators. To handle food, pharmaceuticals, live plants and other specific cargo, it makes sense to choose a sandwich truck with a heat-insulating body. Transportation of bulk materials from the construction industry will be most convenient in vehicles with the ability to carry out two-way unloading.
- Repair without problems , large financial expenses, which can be carried out far from home and even, possibly, in another country.
Buying a car is always a difficult task that requires a balanced and carefully thought out decision. All your further work will depend on the dimensions and capabilities of the selected car.
Our everything: new and old
Almost a decade and a half of conveyor life have not brought much popularity to the small KAMAZ-4308 and the “Zubrenok” MAZ-4370 and MAZ-4371; the situation has not been greatly improved by the imported Cummins and ZF units that have settled in them, and the Moscow-made “Bychok” even today died in death, but in 2020, about 15 copies of the “big brother” ZIL-4331 were still manufactured to order.
The veteran GAZ-3307 is still in some demand, mainly as a chassis for budget municipal vehicles, for local transport or rural transport. But last year, this sleepy segment of the domestic truck market was blown up by a bomb called GAZon-NEXT. No one expected the model to go! Moreover, medium-tonnage bonneted trucks today are built only in South and North America. Even metropolitan carriers, spoiled by imported equipment, are willing to purchase new products. A large selection of modifications contributes to stable demand: wheel and tire sizes, variability in wheelbase length, and even a version in the form of a truck tractor.
However, I don’t think that there will be a long line of customers lining up for such an exotic road train, but a serious approach to business and the market is evident, this Nizhny Novgorod model has a future. In general, the main asset of Russian trucks is their low price, affordable spare parts, high standardization and ease of repair and maintenance, including on their own, on their own.
"GAZON-NEXT" poses both solo and in the form of a truck tractor with a semi-trailer with a load capacity of 7 tons
Europe
The thoroughbred DAF LF, Mercedes-Benz Atego, Antos, MAN TGL and Volvo FL are good for everyone, if not for the price.
Today in Russia only large corporate parks can afford such equipment, using the individual offer of the supplier and good leasing. Sometimes private owners pamper themselves with exquisite trucks, for whom this is the meaning of life and the only car, but there are few of them. Therefore, making a decision to purchase such equipment from new requires careful consideration of the specifications. The same Antos (see “GP” No. 2, 2013) from Daimler AG has simply countless design options: for the city and the highway, especially for light, heavy loads (VOLUMER or LOADER), especially for a long arm, etc. etc. Add to all this a dozen suspension options, wheelbase heels and the same number of cab height options with two width options.
The Mercedes-Benz Atego 1222L has an option especially for Russia - a sleeping place - which can become an alternative to long-haul tractors that fall under the Platon category.
Competitors, however, are in no way inferior; Renault and Volvo alone have a dozen solutions for power units and automatic transmissions (see “GP” No. 11, 2013), and MAN is generally ready to build a car for your individual order.
DAF demonstrated last year a duo of a special super-efficient chassis and an aerodynamic “humpback” van with three possible cab options: a Day Cab and a Sleeper Cab. There is also an extended day version with Extended Day Cab.
IVECO Eurocargo has been touching the hearts of European people for years in a row, winning new titles and sympathy, while Swedish Scania does not build cars with a gross weight of less than 10 tons, and confidently flashes not only on European autobahns, but also on our roads, which indicates a number of its advantages. Conclusion: if you spend money, do it wisely!
Volvo FL 812 4x2 R is offered with a huge range of options, configurations and modifications
Don’t scoop up stale goods with a symbolic discount, but select a transport solution specifically for your scenario, and if you buy a car from stock, then bargain until the best price. The Big Seven vehicles are the most expensive you can buy, but they are equally good as a chassis for a mobile laboratory, aerial platform or tow truck, or as an everyday van or flatbed with a CMU. Long service intervals, decent equipment and high reliability of such equipment make it possible to easily ensure work over long hauls, in long-distance and international transportation.
The secondary market for used European trucks will make it possible to sell such vehicles relatively quickly when the time comes for the next fleet renewal.
Italian IVECO Eurocargo tries out a superstructure for utility needs
