Before you buy a 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck in Uganda

by Edwin

The Iveco Cavallino is mostly sold on the South American market and was designed to deal with short or regional transportations with growing market in Uganda, East Africa.

The Iveco Cavallino truck is part of the heavy duty league and it features a cab over engine design. The truck is equipped with Iveco’s Cursor 8 engine combined with a 16 speed SF Over Drive transmission. The engine develops a maximum output of 320 hp and 1200 Nm of torque.

Before you buy a 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck in Uganda

To be able to suit to a wide range of applications, the truck is offered with both day and sleeper cabs and a choice of 4x2 and 6x2 axle configurations. Customers have a wide range of need for the truck and they expect it to deliver with efficiency. Truly, the 2004 Iveco Cavallino hasn’t let its owners down as you notice from its growing appearance on the Trans-East African highways.

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Buying a foreign used 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck from a local Ugandan car bond

You can find car bonds in Uganda specifically within Kampala from which you can buy your 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck. There also some car bonds that can avail you with strong hauling trucks in Uganda such as the 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck.

However, you have to do good research in order to find a reputable car bond or dealer who will be able to provide you with the truck that will meet your needs and above all genuinely imported machinery into Uganda. You also to make sure that that the equipment has been thoroughly inspected, expertly repaired and backed by extended coverage options so that you're assured of the highest quality, productivity and availability.

You need to look out for prices and discounts. Local car bonds may not charge the same prices for the same truck. Prices of a 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck may be affected by mileage of the truck, condition of the truck, model, and year of manufacture.

A 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck in a good condition can have a price of around USD 55,555 that is approximately 200,000,000 Ushs or above depending on your dealer. So this will also imply that you to do thorough research and an amicable truck dealer to sell you one that is in good condition.

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Importing a foreign Used 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck from Japan or other parts of the world

In case if you prefer to import your own 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck from say Japan, things change a bit. First it would require you to find a trusted dealer or seller in that regard, determine your specific car features and requirements, expected budget you plan to spend on buying the car and well calculated taxes to be paid to the tax authorities in order to clear 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck.

Although 2004 Iveco Cavallino trucks are distributed and sold worldwide, they are mainly sold in Europe. You can get them in Britain, Germany and other countries within Europe. So in case you feel like importing one for yourself, atleast those countries mentioned above shouldn’t miss on your list.

It is also very important to examine the truck upon arrival to check and see if all the 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck components are included in the 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck it was shown to you before buying it.

The taxes charged by the Uganda Revenue Authority include Import Duty, Value added (VAT), Withholding Tax, Environmental Levy, Infrastructure Levy, and Registration Fees basing on the CIF of the 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck.

On arrival to Kampala, Uganda, you will have to clear the taxes at The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), apply and pay for a number plate and then the third party license.

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General 2004 Iveco Cavallino truck reviews for Uganda

Design and interior
The front features a simple radiator grille which bares the company’s logo in its center while each corner of the cab received side deflectors to improve the truck’s stability at high speeds.

The bumper continues the rudimentary design initiated by the grille and is defined by square lines and rectangular shapes. The headlights are also pretty simple and don’t do nothing to improve the overall appearance of the truck.

The good part is that the side foot steps are pretty well positioned and offer easy access into the cab. The doors come have a wide opening angle further enhancing aces inside.

The cabin has a hydraulic tipping system and opens with an angle of 60 degrees to facilitate quick access to the engine or for periodic maintenance checks.

About the interior, Three well placed steps bring you easily onboard were you are welcomed by a high roofed cab and an impression of plenty of light and space. The combinations of blacks and subtle greys adorning the interior trim are cleverly, applied but the rectangular dashboard offers a dated look to the entire cab.

Unlike most of today’s trucks which feature a wraparound dash, the Cavallino comes with a conventional design. The overall ergonomy isn’t exactly first class, but most of the controls are placed within easy reach. On the other hand, the Iveco Cavallino falls pretty short when it comes to storage places and except for a few small consoles and cup holders you won’t find too many places to store your things safely.

The plastics are rock hard and the materials are also part of the third class. The fittings aren’t great either and the cab isn’t as refined as the other products built by Iveco. The interior switches are chunky and easy to use and despite the big panel gaps found all over the place we didn’t detect any squeak inside.

Both the driver and passenger seats are a bit hard without offering a proper back support or any kind of adequate side bolstering. At least the driver’s seat is air suspended and comes with a wide range of useful adjustments (height included) permitting you to find an adequate driving position.

Looking at riding and handling, the front axle can deal with a capacity of 6600 kg and it’s fitted with parabolic springs with rubber bushings, telescopic double acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. The rear axle features semielliptical leaf springs, rubber bushings, telescopic shock absorbers and double action stabilizer bar, being able to deal with a maximum capacity of 11,500 kg. The suspension is working well within its limits and is never really troubled by whatever you’ll ask of it.

Fully loaded, the Iveco Cavallino delivers competent handling which inspires adequate confidence. Though, as is usual with this type of trucks, a slight under steer is occasionally detected, but this isn’t a significant safety issue.

Even if the turning radius isn’t as tight as the newer trucks build by the company, positioning the Cavallino on narrow roads is relatively easy thanks to the light and easy action of the steering wheel.

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Our Conclusion

The Iveco Cavallino isn’t as refined as other trucks in the segment, but it’s a fairly strong work horse on which you can rely with confidence. The exterior design and the interior are both dated and the comfort is more on the rudimentary side. Though, the engine is fairly strong and even if it’s not as efficient as other units in this class it will do its job with dignity.

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