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Iveco 35S18 (Budocar) – conversion on an Iveco chassis with single rear wheels, 3,500 kg gross weight and 1,235 kg payload
The 35S18 type designation in the Iveco Daily range follows a fixed pattern: the 35 marks the weight class around 3.5 tonnes, the letter S denotes the version with single wheels on the rear axle. The operator Budocar fitted its own body onto this chassis, as is common for chassis in this class: cab from the vehicle manufacturer, body built to the purpose required.
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The four-cylinder diesel engine has a displacement of 2,998 cm³. At a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg against an unladen weight of 2,265 kg, 1,235 kg remain for body and load – a comparatively high share, pointing to a light body. The wheelbase is 4.10 m and the width 2.11 m; no figures for overall length or top speed are on record for this vehicle.
At 3,500 kg gross weight the vehicle falls into EU class N1 and can be driven on a category B licence provided body weight and load together do not exceed the remaining 1,235 kg. The high remaining payload allows a larger load than heavier bodies on the same chassis, for instance for dense but light goods. Single rear wheels at this payload rely on careful load distribution over the axle.
When buying a used vehicle of this kind, it is worth checking the bolted connection between frame and body for play and the body mounting spacers for corrosion. Since the full 1,235 kg payload points to a light body, the floor structure should be checked for flexing under load. Seals and hinges on the body doors, along with the rear brake system, also belong in the basic inspection.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 35S18
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