“...Fruehauf (42/11) and MTE (41/13) closed in on 2020 market leader Patchell...”
Kenworth (65/15). The only movement in the top 10 was UD (43/2) moving into ninth at the expense of DAF (31/2).
In the 3.5-4.5t GVM crossover segment, Fiat (95/32) further extended its lead, while MercedesBenz (38/8) held onto second, ahead of Ford (12/1), Renault (12/3) and Chevrolet (12/5) – all tied in third.
In the 4.5-7.5t GVM division, FUSO (102/28) held onto its lead – just! Isuzu (101/28) also sold 28 for the month, to remain just one registration behind YTD. Third-placed Iveco (52/16) held its spot, as did Hino (36/14), in fourth position. Mercedes-Benz (17/3) was joined in fifth-equal by Foton (17/4).
In the 7.5-15t GVM class, Isuzu (147/24) edged further ahead with the substantial lead it had already created in the first four months of the year. Hino (57/22) overtook FUSO (52/10) for second. Next came Iveco (16/4), UD (6/2), Foton (5/3), MAN (3/1) and Mercedes-Benz (3/1) – all holding their places.
In the 15-20.5t GVM category, Hino (37/13) stretched its lead, while second-placed UD (16/4) edged clear of FUSO (14/1). Scania (9/2) held fourth – but only by one from Mercedes-Benz (8/2).
In the tiny 20.5-23t GVM division Hino (11/3) increased its lead on FUSO (4/0) and Freightliner (1/0). Scania (1/0) joined the category.
In the premium 23t to max GVM division, Volvo (140/31) went further ahead of second-placed Scania (99/24). Isuzu (85/16) was third, ahead of Kenworth (65/15). Hino (55/13) caught FUSO (55/7), leaving the two fifth-equal.
Mercedes-Benz (49/17), UD (39/12) and DAF (37/10) each held their places, while Sinotruk (28/12) moved up to 10th, past Iveco (27/7) and MAN (22/1).
In the trailer market, Fruehauf (42/11) and MTE (41/13) closed in on 2020 market leader Patchell (44/6).
Still, the YTD positions were unchanged throughout the top 10, with Roadmaster (33/6) holding onto fourth, ahead of Domett (30/8), TMC (25/5) and Freighter (23/9). TES (20/9) was eighth, while Transport Trailers (16/4) and Transfleet (16/5) were ninth-equal.
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Pic – Larry Beesley
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