ERF’s rigid took only a small proportion of its sales, but it’s a market the firm seemed keen to grow. At its launch, the ECM was available with MAN’s D08 220 and 280hp engines, but some re-engineering by the ERF engineers meant it was also available with the whisper-quiet Cummins ISBe at Euro 3. The Cummins unit is fantastically economical, and married to the ZF six-speed box it provides a relaxing drive, but it’s also available with an Eaton in some models.
The interior is a triumph of functionality over style, but it does the job and provides a comfortable working environment. Available in distribution versions as a 4x2, 6x2 rear-lift and 6x2 rear-steer models range from 18-26 tonnes GVW, and come with day cabs as standard, sleepers available as an option.
Pros:- Choice of not one, but two, excellent engine types
| Cons:- Cab based on an older MAN
- Try finding one!
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Vehicle Specifications
| Chassis Types: | 4x2, 6x2 rigid |
| Engine Options: | MAN D08, Cummins ISBe |
| Power Ratings: | 220hp, 280hp |
| Year Introduced: | 2002 |
| Year Discontinued: | 2007 |
