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Leiber Puma: especially narrow 3,500 kg vehicle with a 1,610 mm width, a short 2,870 mm wheelbase and a 2,286 cc four-cylinder engine for tight terrain
At 1,610 mm wide and with a short 2,870 mm wheelbase, the Puma belongs among the especially compact vehicles of class N1; such narrow chassis are usually built for work in tight terrain or on narrow tracks, where a normal-width van cannot get through. The combination of narrow width and short wheelbase is typical of vehicles designed for manoeuvrability rather than load volume.
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The four-cylinder engine of 2,286 cc drives the vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg and an unladen weight of 2,905 kg, leaving around 595 kg for payload, noticeably less than a comparably heavy but wider vehicle. With four wheels and no dual tyres, the chassis is built for manoeuvrability rather than high payload, a ratio that points to a sturdy rather than lightweight design for this compact work vehicle.
The narrow width of 1,610 mm is less than that of an average car and makes the Puma useful for work in tight alleys, forest tracks or inside buildings, where a standard van is too wide. Within class N1 the vehicle remains drivable on a category B licence, which makes it easier for smaller commercial operators to use without an additional driving qualification.
For a used example of such a compact and narrow vehicle, the condition of the axles and steering matters, since these take more strain from tight turning circles and frequent off-road use than on a normal van. It is also worth checking corrosion on the narrow frame, the condition of the brakes at this weight, and the seal of the bodywork against moisture, which can turn into costly follow-on damage faster on such a compact body than on a larger vehicle.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Leiber Puma
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