You have to look back to March to find the last market retraction for used trucks and buses over 3500kg, and October was no different.
Glenn Allington of Jak’s Trucks in Kumeu has had several months of extremes.
“October was fantastic and we were very busy.” says Allington. “It was a pleasant change from our winter sales, which were the worst we’ve had in 17 years.”
“A lot of people held off on purchasing in the lead up to the RUC changes as they work out what will suit them best,” Allington notes. “I think we’ll have another few good weeks before Christmas before things quieten down again.”
What is selling in Kumeu?
“A wide mix of gear is selling; tippers, flat decks, curtain siders, a few logging trucks, there’s no pattern really,” Allington says.
Chris Leaming of Takanini Commercials south of Auckland says October was slow.
“October was slow and we had a tough winter,” Leaming says. “I can’t say there is any discernible pattern in what is selling either.”
A total of 68 units were sold, up 28 or 70% on the same time last year.
Toyota surged to 13 sales, up 10 or 333.3% for a 19.1% market share.
Isuzu was close behind with a total of 11, up 6 or 120% for a 16.2% share.
In third was Hino on 8, up 7 or 700% for an 11.8% share.
Nissan sold 5, a drop of 3 or 37.5%. Market share was 7.4%.
Chevrolet, MAN, Mitsubishi Fuso and Volvo all sold 4 units for a 5.9% share of the market.
