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Iveco 35S18 (Plandex) – conversion on an Iveco chassis with single rear wheels, 3,500 kg gross weight and a 2.40 m body width
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 Plandex 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 2,775 kg, 725 kg remain for body and load. The overall length of 6.82 m with a 4.10 m wheelbase is unremarkable, while the 2.40 m width is noticeably wider than most other bodies on this chassis and clearly exceeds the cab width itself; the permitted top speed is given as 160 km/h.
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 725 kg. The above-average 2.40 m body width creates extra load space across the vehicle, but the higher unladen weight of a wider body also reduces payload compared with narrower versions. When passing through tight gateways, the body width extending beyond the cab must be taken into account.
When buying a used vehicle with such a wide body, it is worth checking the side panelling for damage from scrapes in narrow passages. The bolted connection between frame and body, and the mounting spacers, should be checked for play and corrosion, since a wider body puts more strain on the mounting points. The tyres and rear brake system also belong in the basic inspection, since the limited remaining payload of 725 kg leaves little room for overloading.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 35S18
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