I think you may find more coverage on them over at the remlr.com forum - worth joining anyway.
I've not driven one but from all reports they're a solid machine, if a little slow due to the low gearing.
I am thinking of purchasing a 6x6 ex Army LR. Anybody have any knowledge of these? Any common problems with them?
I think you may find more coverage on them over at the remlr.com forum - worth joining anyway.
I've not driven one but from all reports they're a solid machine, if a little slow due to the low gearing.
A good place to start would be "Barefoot Dave's" Perentie guide available on here for a modest sum. It will give you a lot of info you will not find anywhere else.
They are solid.
They're slow off the mark.
They have a top, comfortable cruising speed of 80kph.
You can ring them out to almost 100kph in favourable conditions.
They're big.
They're great.
Why are you buying it? What will you be using it for? Will you be keeping it unmolested? If not, what modifications do you want to do with it?
Remember, it is a truck. A light rigid. I would advise you to get a LR endorsement on your license (unless you already have one).
Mick I intend to fit 2 x 1400Lx600Dx800h toolboxs that I currently have on a ford Ranger tray back and use it for a service vehicle, plus as tow vehicle for my caravan.
I dont plan at the moment to change it too much, add A/C and cruise control. will leave the camo paint work for now.
What is a fair price for them?
Mick,
Something you may not be aware of. How heavy is the caravan? From memory the tow weight on the Perenties (4x4 and 6x6) was limited in military service and less than the equivalent civilian versions. I'm sure others will be along to give you the specifics.
Cheers,
Cripesamighty
Interesting question.
They generally go for between $15k and $30k at the auctions.
By the time they're on the road, that translates to between $20k and $35k.
Sometimes they go at clearing sales for a little over $10k.
This is, of course, very dependant on condition, vehicle history and who is bidding at the time.
Best advice I can give is see what they are selling for on ebay and gumtree.
As Mick said, they're great - that sort of sums them up, but don't expect to break any land speed records. They are well mannered both on and off road, but also as said, the towing capacity was quite low - the Military rate their towing capacity over any terrain, so it is always lower than a civy spec. Having said that, I believe you could have this engineered up, but I've yet to see anyone attempt this.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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