Benthejockey Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Morning gentle folks of PW. We’re hopefully moving within the next month, it could be a fortnight or it could be 6 weeks it’s now pretty much dependant on the solicitors pushing bits of paper around. I can get a lot of stuff gone between now and then and stored in FIL’s garage and shed but obviously there’s still going to be a fair amount of stuff to go so I need a 7.5t wagon with a tail lift. Where’s the best place to rent one from? Or has anyone here got one they’d be willing to loan out for some cashhhhh? We’re Shropshire so the outer hebridies or Cornwall are probably a bit far to fetch one back from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Might be speaking out of turn, but can you not use a horse box ? I assume you have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 If you have a local Enterprise Flex-E-Rent they'll have what you need. Otherwise sixt supply 3.5t lutons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobt Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 1 hour ago, vmaxphil said: Might be speaking out of turn, but can you not use a horse box ? I assume you have one but horses tend to load themselfs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 just make sure your moving date isn't the same as a county show,which is what we did and there was only one lorry left,yep it was carp ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terence Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 My be wrong but don't think you can hire a 7.5 ton without operaters licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 59 minutes ago, terence said: My be wrong but don't think you can hire a 7.5 ton without operaters licence Operator licence only required for Commercial ops, otherwise as long as you have D1 classification on your licence then your a good un. No doubt Ben has as he must surely drive the odd large horse transporter ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyh Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I think anyone born in the 50's 60's 70's or before will have this as standard. Often called the OAP Heavy Goods Licence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 If you passed car test before 1st Jan 1997 you will be able to drive a 7.5 tonner. I don't know any national companies that hire them but normally find the independent local firms do for self drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibble Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 2 hours ago, mickyh said: I think anyone born in the 50's 60's 70's or before will have this as standard. Often called the OAP Heavy Goods Licence! Are they actually officially known as "Grandfather Rights"? Which sounds even worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drivinfish1 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Just a thought what about the drivers cpc would you not one?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 3 hours ago, drivinfish1 said: Just a thought what about the drivers cpc would you not one?... Only for hire or reward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 Sold my 7.5 ton box ages ago. Got access to a sprinter van but a big wagon would do the job in one go. Having moved using a horse box and a lorry with a tail lift the tail lift gets my vote every time! Tripping up the slats on a ramp carrying a washing machine makes you swear! The horrible walking glue pot I moved this morning DEFINITELY didn’t load itself! I can drive any rigid lorry, I would like to do my C+E but can’t justify the cost. I definitely don’t qualify for grandfathers rights for passing pre 97 - I was only 10. You only need the CPC for hire and reward and as I do neither nowadays I don’t need it or and operators license. And I think we might have found a local company. Phew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 I know it'smore expensive and far less hassle, but paying a 'removal company offers a stress free day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted February 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, Dougy said: I know it'smore expensive and far less hassle, but paying a 'removal company offers a stress free day. If we could afford it we’d use removals but we can’t justify or afford paying £1500+ For removals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Benthejockey said: Sold my 7.5 ton box ages ago. Got access to a sprinter van but a big wagon would do the job in one go. Having moved using a horse box and a lorry with a tail lift the tail lift gets my vote every time! Tripping up the slats on a ramp carrying a washing machine makes you swear! The horrible walking glue pot I moved this morning DEFINITELY didn’t load itself! I can drive any rigid lorry, I would like to do my C+E but can’t justify the cost. I definitely don’t qualify for grandfathers rights for passing pre 97 - I was only 10. You only need the CPC for hire and reward and as I do neither nowadays I don’t need it or and operators license. And I think we might have found a local company. Phew! This is what mates are for, many hands make light work, and make sure someone can drive what's needed, as you say bigger is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted February 22, 2019 Report Share Posted February 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Benthejockey said: If we could afford it we’d use removals but we can’t justify or afford paying £1500+ For removals. 10 minutes ago, Mice! said: This is what mates are for, many hands make light work, and make sure someone can drive what's needed, as you say bigger is better. I would find a local haulier / courier company and see if they’ll do a day rate on a 7.5t box with driver 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardigun Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 I don't have D1 on my license, even though I passed my Test in 1956. Maybe they leave it off after you reach 75 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted February 23, 2019 Report Share Posted February 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, cardigun said: I don't have D1 on my license, even though I passed my Test in 1956. Maybe they leave it off after you reach 75 ? You have to pass a medical to keep it, a cost of £40-£160 or so depending where you go and if I remember rightly valid for three years above the age of 75 (might be less I’ve not worked in the field for a while). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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