How's this for different?

[TheBig1]

Just seen this on eBay and can't believe anyone thinks it a good idea to convert a lorry tail lift to carry a smart car behind an ex library bus

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=324299900382

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Certainly a novel idea

 

[jongood]

Just seen this on eBay and can't believe anyone thinks it a good idea to convert a lorry tail lift to carry a smart car behind an ex library bus

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=324299900382

Truck chassis is a different ball game, literally made from girders,and the overhang doesn't look too bad.

Its a lot of motor for the money but not great use of the space and I bet its noisy - I SAID I BETS ITS NOISY - VERY NOISY

 

[Lenny HB]

Rear axle weight could be interesting with a car on the back.

 

[jongood]

Rear axle weight could be interesting with a car on the back.

Its 14tonne gvw so rear axle weight is probably at least 8 if not a bit more. Dont forget Brakes and people use similar setup so SWL for the tailift could well be 1500kgs.

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[bobnick]

I think them Smart things only weigh 750 Kgs or there abouts.

 

[martin2603]

My Volvo FM 400 is quieter than my IVECO Daily, and a pleasure to drive. It will be well within it’s weights but possibly close on the 60% rear overhang . Would like to see better rear marking though!

 

[JockandRita]

Those tail lifts normally take 2 x 1 Tonne pallets abreast, so a little lightweight smart car won't be a problem.
I too would prefer better lighting and markings on the rear of it, and also the tail lift to be more horizontally level, but TBH, I quite like the idea myself.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[mitzimad]

all that space and they fit a tip up basin???

 

[tonyidle]

I'd be more concerned about the wheel ties - pretty casually attached.

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[Off da Grid]

Wouldn’t want to crash into the back off it that’s right at eyeline when in a motorhome or large vehicle, there’s no rear crash guard under it.
Your allowed upto 2m overhang with proper markers, must have passed an Mot

 

[Wendo55]

Good reg. on the car for a funster!

 

[chaser]

Looks a good idea to me

 

[bobnick]

Looks more like a dust bin lorry conversion, so that Smart on the back is angled in the right direction to drop into it.