DAF or Scania?

John 235

Getting some new lorries in for the business. I'm talking 750+ bhp here lads. We do a lot of overseas work.

We already have a few Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks as well as some Volvo models. We also have one rare VW Constellation on loan from Hannover. That is excluding the vans we own.

Ever since we got rid of the Renault Magnum fleet it's been downhill with the drivers in terms of comfort.

They're compaining about "inadequate sleeping facilities".

So mate, what can I do to resolve this? Max budget is 200k. We are looking to get 12 new lorries in by Christmas.

What Scania and DAF models would he recommend for the Best in comfort? My pick would be 8 XF's and 4 S 580's. Which one is cheaper, more comfortable, more practical and more reliable?

What advice do you have on these?

Thanks in advance lads.

John 235

Anybody?

Luckysasha

You obviously know f**k all about the haulage industry so maybe take your attention seeking somewhere else

John 235

What makes you think that? I have been doing this for 20+ years now!

Luckysasha

Spoofer. Jog on pal.

John 235

What do you mean? How would you think I don't have experience? I'll prove it once you say.

Luckysasha

The very first line of your original post says it all I’m afraid. Maybe you should stick to waving at the big shiny lorries on the motorway and leave the sensible discussions to the adults. Good lad

jonon9

John 235 wrote: »

What do you mean? How would you think I don't have experience? I'll prove it once you say.

You want 12 brand new trucks for 200k? Thats about €16,600 odd quid per truck. If you can tell me where you can buy a brand new Scania S 580 for 16k let us all know. :pac:

John 235

Alright pal, if you want to take me on, then let's do this thing!

Also in the first line is the fact that we go overseas. I'm not a real mechanical guy, my mechanic recommended the bhp.

We go very long distances. It might seem strange but it is true.

Answer that one!

John 235

Max budget on one lorry. People just don't get it, do they?

jonon9

In before the lock.

John 235

Just answer the OP?

jonon9

John 235 wrote: »

Just answer the OP?

So which is it 200k for 12 trucks or 200k per truck 12 in total, if its the latter why come onto a public forum asking about trucks when your about to drop over 2 million on trucks no self respecting business man making that huge a deal would do that.

colm_mcm

Is this on Euro Truck Simulator or UK truck simulator?

John 235

200k per truck and some will be second-hand.

Which is cheaper BTW, the DAF XF or Scania S 580?

Luckysasha

My fault sorry I just realised. Your looking to buy MODEL trucks to add to your dinky collection to play with on your bedroom floor. The long distances you drive must be from your bedroom to the kitchen god is it any wonder your “drivers” want better sleeping facilities going on long trips like that. You and your mates must be knackered pushing all those wagons to the kitchen and back. That’s probably what you want to set up a home bar for. God your good to your “drivers”

John 235

Well, aren't ye all fućkíng hilarious?

Get back on topic NOW please.

Stone1289

John 235 wrote: »

Getting some new lorries in for the business. I'm talking 750+ bhp here lads. We do a lot of overseas work.

We already have a few Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks as well as some Volvo models. We also have one rare VW Constellation on loan from Hannover. That is excluding the vans we own.

Ever since we got rid of the Renault Magnum fleet it's been downhill with the drivers in terms of comfort.

They're compaining about "inadequate sleeping facilities".

So mate, what can I do to resolve this? Max budget is 200k. We are looking to get 12 new lorries in by Christmas.

What Scania and DAF models would he recommend for the Best in comfort? My pick would be 8 XF's and 4 S 580's. Which one is cheaper, more comfortable, more practical and more reliable?

What advice do you have on these?

Thanks in advance lads.

😂hahaha obviously know nothing about lorrys first line says you need 750 + bhp then your saying your considering a scania s580 any one that know anything bout trucks knows what I’m after pointing out here.

John 235

I said that was what my mechanic said about the bhp. I drive a Toyota Hilux and Landcruiser and don't know what the bhp is on them either and I own them!

Luckysasha

It was the 750 + that gave it away for me. Again if you know anything about trucks you will spot the mistake like I did

John 235

Yes. The s580 only has 580 bhp. I know that much. But the s730 has 730. See, I do know a thing or two about my fleet of lorries. Who said that I am not considering the 730?

Now, you can gasp and applaud...

Stone1289

John 235 wrote: »

I said that was what my mechanic said about the bhp. I drive a Toyota Hilux and Landcruiser and don't know what the bhp is on them either and I own them!

So you have a haulage but no nothing about the haulage business does your mechanic make all your decisions

Stone1289

John 235 wrote: »

Alright pal, if you want to take me on, then let's do this thing!

Also in the first line is the fact that we go overseas. I'm not a real mechanical guy, my mechanic recommended the bhp.

We go very long distances. It might seem strange but it is true.

Answer that one!

Where overseas do ye supposedly go

John 235

I'm the owner of the business. I know about cars and motorcycles as I own a 2017 5 Series and Yamaha FJR1300 but not about lorries. My mechanic is the know-it-all.

Luckysasha

I’m going to bow out on this babysitting. Don’t forget to put on your night light before you go to sleep. And don’t stay up too late or Santa won’t bring you that scania jacket you dream about.

John 235

On the overseas question, as well as everywhere on the island of Ireland:

Austria
France
Germany
The Netherlands
Denmark
Italy
Czech Republic
Slovakia/Slovenia
UK all of the time
Poland
Spain
Portugal
Norway
Sweden
Finland
We went to Moscow once
Croatia

You know, overseas duties.

Stone1289

John 235 wrote: »

I'm the owner of the business. I know about cars and motorcycles as I own a 2017 5 Series and Yamaha FJR1300 but not about lorries. My mechanic is the know-it-all.

Been in the business all my life myself most people I know who are also in the haulage business started out with 1 maybe 2 trucks driving one of the trucks there self. But you started out with a fleet of trucks with drivers and know absolutely nothing about the haulage business.
Something sounds very strange to me you sound like a child dreaming about haveing a big haulage business.

John 235

I bought the business off a mate actually. Not that it is relevant or anything.

Stone1289

John 235 wrote: »

Alright pal, if you want to take me on, then let's do this thing!

Also in the first line is the fact that we go overseas. I'm not a real mechanical guy, my mechanic recommended the bhp.

We go very long distances. It might seem strange but it is true.

Answer that one!

Where overseas do ye supposedly go

Gorgeousgeorge

Unless your doing abnormal loads and oversize you dont need 750bhp ha.

Anything 500 hp will do. No need for v8's. Straight 6 will do. As a "fleet" owner you should be going with the most economical lorry you can find.

Sound like a spoofer

John 235

We are doing abnormal loads and oversize. Plus overseas.