Road Tests: Mercedes-Benz Atego 6x4

The Atego might not be quite the fastest tipper on the site, nor quite the most economical. But its flexible engine and driver-friendly road manners mean that, although a day's work might take a little longer, it will definitely feel shorter. Its extended cab is a useful halfway-house between a typically cramped day cab and the wasted expense and space of an under-utilised full sleeper. The reasonably competitive list price and low scheduled maintenance requirement make for appealingly low running costs. All it needs now is a bit more power - and Mercedes' price list happens to include a useful sounding 310hp gritter chassis. Now where's that tape measure?