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The engine has four cylinders and a displacement of 1,997 cm³. With a maximum gross weight of 3,500 kg and an unladen weight of 2,810 kg, the payload comes to around 690 kg. Length is 7.00 m, wheelbase 4.22 m and width 2.25 m, with a top speed of 176 km/h. The comparatively high unladen weight paired with a compact displacement points to a heavy body that uses up a large share of the permitted payload.

At a maximum gross weight of 3,500 kg, the vehicle falls into EU class N1 and can be driven in most European countries on a category B licence. Vehicles in this class are subject to the rules for light commercial vehicles rather than the stricter requirements for trucks above 3.5 t. The comparatively low payload at this weight means load and crew need careful planning so the maximum gross weight is not exceeded.

Buying a used example like this means checking two separate areas: the chassis with its engine, gearbox and brakes as on any Master, and DPR's own body with its own wiring, seals and frame mounting. Because the payload on this vehicle is tight, it is also worth checking axle loads and tyre load ratings so the vehicle is not overloaded in everyday use. Corrosion where chassis and body meet, and leaking seams, deserve particular attention.