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Old 01-12-2008, 10:51 PM   #10 (permalink)
mikmak
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Re: Import Pick Up comparison

RedVee8, all where of the 4X4 persuasion. The possible destination that it may need to travel through, include mine sites.

Furthermore (and to handily include T-Rex' question), the secondary role of the vehicle will be as a lonaer for employees. Therefore accomodation and the ability to tow/go off road serves up focus on those vehicles selected. The land Cruiser is moderately expensive however accommodation is the main downfall. Aside from being agricultural in appearance and comfort, structural limitations/rigidity (according to sales staff) mean there is no such thing as an Airbag, not even one!

I nearly tried to convince myself that it didn't matter too much, but at the end of the day, destinations and therefore roads will be largely unknown, whilst towing a considerable weight and in all likelihood fatigue on the drivers behalf add to the concern.
These factors altogether, create a threat big enough to not to even require assessment via a hazard matrix. It's clear cut danger.
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