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The four-cylinder diesel engine has a displacement of 1.9 litres (1,868cc). With a gross vehicle weight of 2,800kg and an unladen weight of 1,440kg, a payload of 1,360kg remains. The wheelbase of 2,170mm and width of 1,580mm correspond to a short, manoeuvrable chassis.

A payload of 1,360kg against an unladen weight of just 1,440kg means nearly half the gross vehicle weight can go to cargo — a high figure for such a compact chassis, pointing to use as a manoeuvrable load carrier in urban or on-site traffic, where a short wheelbase and high payload matter more than high travel speed.

When buying a used commercial vehicle this compact, checks include the front axle and steering for play, which shows up more readily on a short wheelbase, the condition of the brakes given frequently high loads, and the availability of spare parts for this chassis, which is comparatively uncommon outside Italy. With frequent heavy-load use, the tyres are also worth checking, since a short wheelbase combined with full payload utilisation can wear them unevenly, which is worth checking visually on both axles, front and rear, before buying, ideally with the vehicle loaded close to its rated payload.