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peterl

Member Since: 08 Jan 2009
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 307

Usability of the 130

Was just wondering from those who use the 130 daily, is the extra wheelbase regarding turning circle a massive hindrance, is it a great deal worse than the 110? The reason I ask is that I need the carrying capacity of a hi cap (110) but the cab space is limited and the 130 would solve the problems even if it is a little overkill….(I see Foley do a cab extension, but that is a great deal of money for limited extra space and it’s doesn’t look right).
Any guidance would be appreciated, also which is the best engine, Td5, 2.4 or 2.2, I plan to keep the said landy for a good few years…

11th Mar 2014 1:50pm

RFT

Member Since: 13 Nov 2010
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 674

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Zermatt Silver

Peter where are you in Pembrokeshire? I have my 130 down in Milford Haven at the moment. You can give it a try.
Richard 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper

11th Mar 2014 1:53pm

peterl

Member Since: 08 Jan 2009
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 307

Richard, thanks for that, I am 7 miles from Haverfordwest.
I will drop you a pm if that is ok.

Pete

11th Mar 2014 2:35pm

RFT

Member Since: 13 Nov 2010
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 674

yes PM me 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper

11th Mar 2014 2:54pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red

Don't really have any issues with turning just have to do a few more turns and plan my route if its a double back bend

11th Mar 2014 8:03pm

22900013A

Member Since: 23 Dec 2010
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 3140

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Keswick Green

I used a 130 at work a few years ago, TD5, it was lovely, really enjoyed driving it and had no problems in car parks etc... 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton
1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker
1969 IIA 1-Ton
1966 IIA 88"

12th Mar 2014 9:28am

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

And you do get aaa lot of folk looking at you

12th Mar 2014 7:18pm

peterl

Member Since: 08 Jan 2009
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 307

Thanks for the replies, had a look at RFT's last night and everything seems to fit the bill. Now its hi cap or 130 decision time.

13th Mar 2014 4:21pm

kjmeijer

Member Since: 09 Apr 2012
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 84

I use my 130 on a daily base for about two years now. Build a rear sight camera in because I was unsure of the length of the car. First I avoided the city centre but in a few months I was used to the car and hardly use the camera anymore. Only when I am in real trouble.

Turning needs some space but it never was a problem for me.

I was used to a 90 but the 130 is so much more comfortable due to the long wheelbase! 2021 Defender 110 D300 HSE

14th Mar 2014 2:11pm

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