VRT Category C Vehicles

Ruatha

Hi Folks,

Can anyone give me a list of popular 4x4s that definitely fall into Category C for VRT purposes.
I've been scouring the motors forum and getting some contradictory info on which cars do and don't.
I do understand what the requirements are for the vehicle to fall into Category C - but it would be great to have a list to work from.

Cheers,

R

Ruatha

Can anyone help me with this?

R

Eric Cartman

cat C as in licence class (>3500kg ??)

seablazer1

For sure, the nissan navara KING CAB and the mitsubshi L200 CLUB CAB.
As long as you remove the two small back seats, remove back seat belts and black-out the rear windows, you can clear these for 50 euros.
Otherwise, any single cab pickup.

The rules are, single row of seats, cargo area at least 45% of wheel base and I think a separation between the cab and cargo area.

Ruatha

Excellent!

Can anyone add to the list of definites?

Esel

Separation between the cab and cargo area must be permanent, with no means of access between the two areas. Mounting sockets of removed seats/belts must be welded so they cannot be re-used.

See here pages 15-16 in particular.

bikki

Catorgry C is 7000kg to 18,000kg
C1 is 3500kg to 7000kg

Esel

^ For driving licence categories, but not in relation to VRT, which is the subject of this thread.

guil

bikki wrote: »

Catorgry C is 7000kg to 18,000kg
C1 is 3500kg to 7000kg

thats wrong C is 3500kg+, C1 is upto 7500kg

bikki

guil07 wrote: »

thats wrong C is 3500kg+, C1 is upto 7500kg

I have the licence.

B > 3500kg
C1 > 7500kg
C > 18000kg

seablazer1

Just to follow up, I have since learned that once the vehicle has cleared customs, the seats and seatbelts can be re-installed legally (and tested).

As far as I know the Ford Ranger King cab will also qualify (be careful though as some of these have a petrol engine), and again any single cab pickup will qualify.

Happy shopping:D

mickdw

bikki wrote: »

Catorgry C is 7000kg to 18,000kg
C1 is 3500kg to 7000kg

So a C licence cannot be used to drive a 4000 kg truck? Wrong.

bikki wrote: »

I have the licence.

B > 3500kg
C1 > 7500kg
C > 18000kg

I think you symbols are the wrong way around here.

mickdw

seablazer1 wrote: »

Just to follow up, I have since learned that once the vehicle has cleared customs, the seats and seatbelts can be re-installed legally (and tested).

Tell me more! Where did you see this cause it sounds interesting.

bikki

mickdw wrote: »

So a C licence cannot be used to drive a 4000 kg truck? Wrong.




I think you symbols are the wrong way around here.

Are u just trying to troll or something? Or you just trying to be a smart arse?

Anan1

seablazer1 wrote: »

Just to follow up, I have since learned that once the vehicle has cleared customs, the seats and seatbelts can be re-installed legally (and tested).

Wouldn't this involve payment of passenger car VRT?

guil

bikki wrote: »

I have the licence.

B > 3500kg
C1 > 7500kg
C > 18000kg

it must be an old licence then, i got my C licence last year
B<3500kg
C1<7500kg
C>3500kg

thats what my licence says, it doesnt give a weight for the C licence,
i drive a 32 ton 4 axle bin lorry, what licence do i need by ur assumptions???

bikki

Well the C is anything up to 18000kg, i think the 32 ton is a EC1

guil

ha ha are u serious,C is anythin over 3500kg, EC1 is only upto 12000kg

bikki

well the EC license is the Artic License.

C1 is 3500 kg to 7500 kg
C is 3500 kg to 18,000kg


Actually i stand correted, its 18 ton on 2 axels and 32 on 4

So ur right

guil

C isnt limited to 18000kg, its 32000kg
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/travel-and-recreation/motoring-1/driver-licensing/categories_of_motor_vehicles_and_minimum_age_of_drivers_in_ireland

mickdw

bikki wrote: »

Are u just trying to troll or something? Or you just trying to be a smart arse?

Not a troll at all. You came on here with a blatantly wrong statement and when told this by another poster (not me) you reply with "I have the licence" basically claiming to be the authority on the subject when in fact you have continued to get things completely mixed up.

This thread is not even about licencing though so back to vrt hopefully

Ruatha

We got a bit off track there, but if anyone knows any more VRT Cat C 4x4s , please add them - I think it would very useful for people searching the forum to have a comprehensive list of models to refer to.

R :cool:

ASRB

Isuzu D-Max crew cab is also only 50 Euro VRT - Lovely Machine. There is a white 08D reg around dublin with all the extras - class !!

Esel

seablazer1 wrote: »

Just to follow up, I have since learned that once the vehicle has cleared customs, the seats and seatbelts can be re-installed legally (and tested).

Where have you learned this? In the pub?

To the posters arguing about C class licences etc - get your own thread ffs!

Ruatha

Right, so far we have....

Nissan Navara KING CAB
Mitsubshi L200 CLUB CAB
Isuzu D-Max crew cab

Please add more

seablazer1

Ruatha wrote: »

Right, so far we have....

Nissan Navara KING CAB
Mitsubshi L200 CLUB CAB
Isuzu D-Max crew cab

Please add more

Ruatha, look what you've started!

You asked a simple vrt question and now you have two or three fellas argueing over licenses and another 'know it all' throwing insults around!
BRILLIANT!
What I said is true, cleared and registered the truck last Wednesday, put the seats back in on Thursday morn. , tested it in the afternoon and drove it home.
As regards the D-Max crew cab, I'm pretty sure you would be charged 13% omsp on that one.

Ruatha

seablazer1 wrote: »

Ruatha, look what you've started!

You asked a simple vrt question and now you have two or three fellas argueing over licenses and another 'know it all' throwing insults around!
BRILLIANT!

I aim to please!

Speaking of the D-Max, I could have done with one coming home from college yesterday.......
So, which criteria does the D-max not meet in order to qualify for the €50 VRT??

seablazer1

Ruatha wrote: »

I aim to please!

Speaking of the D-Max, I could have done with one coming home from college yesterday.......
So, which criteria does the D-max not meet in order to qualify for the €50 VRT??

The fact that you mentioned crew cab!
This generally means that it has a full back row of seats and that the bed is too short in relation to the wheel base. I don't know if they make a kingcab.

Slidey

Ruatha wrote: »

I aim to please!

Speaking of the D-Max, I could have done with one coming home from college yesterday.......
So, which criteria does the D-max not meet in order to qualify for the €50 VRT??

The Dmax does meet the 50 euro vrt.

See my other post for the details

BILKO_Donegal

Hi Ruatha,
Did you ever get anywhere with extending your 4x4 list.
I would like to purchase a Landrover 90 pickup truck. Unsure whether I can get this imported into Ireland as a VRT Class C or not. (50euro as opposed to 13.5%)

Ruatha wrote: »

Hi Folks,

Can anyone give me a list of popular 4x4s that definitely fall into Category C for VRT purposes.
I've been scouring the motors forum and getting some contradictory info on which cars do and don't.
I do understand what the requirements are for the vehicle to fall into Category C - but it would be great to have a list to work from.

Cheers,

R

cianclarke

I wish I liked pickups rather than little sporty coupes, because the value to be had by going the Cat D route is just unbelievable.
Do any of the new shape Hilux fall under this scheme, they're fabulous machines...