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Every truck is rated across five key areas that matter most to professional drivers.
Comfort
Cab space, seat quality, noise levels, climate control, and how it feels on a long shift or overnight stay.
Reliability
Breakdown frequency, build quality, electrical faults, and how well it holds up over high mileage.
Fuel Economy
Real-world MPG, fuel efficiency at different loads, and how it compares to manufacturer claims.
Power
Engine performance, pulling power on hills, gearbox response, and how it handles at full load.
Value for Money
Purchase price vs quality, running costs, residual values, and overall cost of ownership.
TOP RATED
Featured Truck Reviews
The most popular trucks on Irish roads, reviewed by the drivers who know them best.
Top Rated
Scania R 450
R-Series | 2023 Model
“Best cab I’ve ever sat in. The R-Series is a proper driver’s truck. Quiet, powerful, and the Scania retarder is brilliant on Irish motorways. Only downside is the dealer network can be hit or miss depending on your area.”
18 years driving
Volvo FH 460
FH Series | 2024 Model
“Volvo just gets it right. The I-Shift gearbox is the smoothest in the business, the cab feels like a flat, and the safety systems are top notch. Rock-solid reliability too. Our fleet runs Volvos and breakdowns are rare.”
22 years driving
DAF XF 480
XF Series | 2023 Model
“The XF is the workhorse of Irish haulage for a reason. Fantastic fuel economy, the PACCAR engine is bulletproof, and DAF dealers are well represented. The new cab is a big step up. Best value truck on the market.”
14 years driving
Mercedes-Benz Actros 2545
Actros | 2023 Model
“The MirrorCam system takes getting used to but once you do, you won’t go back. Predictive Powertrain Control is clever on motorways. The cab is car-like and very refined. Expensive to buy and parts aren’t cheap though.”
10 years driving
MAN TGX 18.470
TGX Series | 2024 Model
“MAN has really stepped up with the new TGX. The cab is bigger and better laid out, and the D26 engine pulls like a train. Good on fuel too. Dealer network is improving but still not as widespread as DAF or Volvo in Ireland.”
16 years driving
Iveco S-Way AS440
S-Way | 2023 Model
“Iveco has come a long way. The S-Way is a huge improvement over the Stralis. The Cursor engine is decent, the cab is well laid out, and the price is right. Dealer coverage is thin outside major cities but improving.”
8 years driving
New Model
DAF XG+ 530
XG+ Series | 2024 Model
“The XG+ is DAF’s best ever truck. Enormous cab with a flat floor, standing height everywhere, and the 530 engine has bags of power. Fuel figures are class-leading. If your gaffer lets you spec one, don’t hesitate.”
20 years driving
Scania S 500
S-Series | 2024 Model
“The king of the road. Flat floor, massive headroom, the best bed in the business, and the V8 soundtrack never gets old. Premium price tag but if you’re tramping full-time, nothing else comes close. Worth every cent.”
25 years driving
HEAD TO HEAD
Quick Comparison
How do the top trucks stack up against each other?
| Truck | Overall | Comfort | Reliability | Fuel | Power | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scania S 500 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Scania R 450 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| DAF XG+ 530 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Volvo FH 460 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
| DAF XF 480 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.8 |
| Mercedes Actros 2545 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| MAN TGX 18.470 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Iveco S-Way AS440 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
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