What are the mechanical differences between the T32 and T30?
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Larger brakes, larger wheels to go over them.
The shocks and springs are higher rated too
The shocks and springs are higher rated too
As @Chrisfraser05 says the suspension and chassis is uprated for the extra carrying load. I think the brakes on the euro 6 models are the same on the 150/204. My 150ps T32 has the big brakes, not sure what you get on a T30?
Where I come from a private van or combi can not get a permit to use the skips if its over 3 tonnes. T30 ok, T32 not.
Not all get the big brakes. My EU6 T32 150 doesent have them. Not sure why? Its a SWB. Perhaps all the LWB of that spec get them?
If you don't need a T32 for tax reasons, load capacity etc etc, don't spend the extra. The suspension set up in a lightly loaded T32 is woeful.
The only difference is higher spring rates and the front struts are bolted to the lower arms differently instead is slotted in.
That's a concern because the larger brakes would be a bonus - I'd be slightly pi$$ed if I ordered on that basis and didn't get them.
I'd get the bigger brakes on a T30 150? If so happy days - I'll go with the T30. The 17" wheels on the T32 aren't so important as I'd likely change to 18" Speedline wheels anyway.
Scunthorpe council won't issue a permit without seeing the registration document. They were considering limiting the number of visits per year as well.
I think what I said is incorrect, pretty sure big brakes need to 17 inch Devonports so guess if you can get claytons on a 150 then i must be wrong.
17" wheels are the size you need for vw bigger brakes as they will not fit in a 16" wheel. High line spec for 17"s I think.
Lots of places require the log book to check proof of ownership/residency before issuing a permit but I think it varies between local authorities
I had a T5.1 T32 140 SWB, that only had the small brakes. There wasn't much clarity then either regarding what got the big brakes. Big brakes then also got you a sort of inboard drum with shoes at the rear, for the handbrake. Dont know if that still applies.
