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13 machines covered. 5 models currently carries a clearly labelled estimate derived from a sourced new price. Verified market ranges replace estimates only after clearing our sample-size gate.

Used trucks are a market of configurations as much as models: the same cab-chassis can be a tipper, a crane truck or a tray, and the body is half the value. Light-duty Japanese trucks turn over fastest; American prime movers hold value on spec and history. Any verified market range below shows its basis, sample size and date; modelled estimates stay visibly separate.

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Freightliner Argosy No estimate yet used pricing being rebuilt Fuso Canter 515 ≈ $32,000 modelled 8-year modelled reference · not sold data Hino 300 616 ≈ $22,000 modelled 8-year modelled reference · not sold data Hino 500 Series FE 1426 ≈ $46,000 modelled 8-year modelled reference · not sold data Isuzu NPR 45-155 ≈ $24,000 modelled 8-year modelled reference · not sold data Iveco Acco 2350 No estimate yet used pricing being rebuilt Kenworth K200 No estimate yet used pricing being rebuilt Kenworth T359 No estimate yet used pricing being rebuilt Kenworth T610 No estimate yet used pricing being rebuilt Kenworth T909 No estimate yet used pricing being rebuilt Mack Superliner No estimate yet used pricing being rebuilt Mack Trident ≈ $153,000 modelled 8-year modelled reference · not sold data Western Star 4800 No estimate yet used pricing being rebuilt

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Truck buyer’s guide

What truck do you need — and what body?

Decide the body and the weight class first, because they define both the job and the licence. The body — tipper, tray, pantech, crane truck — is half the value and dictates what the truck can do; the GVM and configuration decide which driver’s licence you legally need. A bare cab-chassis is cheaper but sells to a narrower market than a purpose-fitted truck.

Licence classes

You must hold the licence that matches the truck: LR or MR for lighter and medium rigids, HR for a heavy rigid, and HC or MC for combinations with a trailer. Buying a truck you cannot legally drive is a common and expensive trap — confirm the class against the GVM before you commit.

Buying used vs hiring

Light-duty rigids turn over fast and hold a broad market; heavy prime movers trade on spec and history. If your loads are occasional, truck hire or a subcontractor can beat owning once you count registration, insurance and downtime. The buy-vs-hire calculator runs your own numbers.

Truck FAQ

What should I look for in a used truck?
The body and fitout carry about half the value, so start there. Then look for genuine kilometres backed by a service file, an automatic or automated driveline, and a current roadworthy. Chassis rust and a tired set of tyres are quoted straight off the price — buyers total the driveway-ready cost first.
What licence do I need to drive a truck?
It depends on the truck’s GVM and configuration: LR or MR for medium rigids, HR for a heavy rigid, and HC or MC for combinations. The licence must match the truck, so check your state licensing authority before you buy.
Automatic or manual truck?
Automated and automatic transmissions carry the market now and resell more easily. Manuals — Road Rangers included — trade at a discount outside specialist buyers, which can make them a bargain if you want one.
Cab-chassis or a bodied truck?
A purpose body — tipper, crane, tray or pantech — adds real value and sells to more buyers than a bare cab-chassis. If a suitable body is already fitted, you avoid the build cost and the wait.
How much does it cost to hire a truck?
Rates vary widely by size, body type and city. See HeavyBook’s hire section for rates where we publish them, each with its sample size, and use the buy-vs-hire calculator to weigh hiring against owning.
Can I finance a used truck?
Yes — used equipment finance is widely available through brokers and lenders. HeavyBook’s equipment finance calculator gives an indicative monthly repayment across 1–7 years; it is indicative only and not financial advice. HeavyBook may receive a fee if you proceed with a broker we refer you to, and we never recommend a specific credit product.

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