Browse our selection of used trucks for sale featuring every major body configuration: refrigerated, tipper, crane, hooklift, tanker, container carrier, box, curtainsider and more. At Coatrucks we have been trading since 1986 with leading brands such as Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Scania, DAF, Volvo, Renault and Iveco. Every unit undergoes a thorough mechanical inspection before listing. We arrange professional transport and delivery across Europe with full documentation for registration. With over 35 years of experience from Lleida, Spain, we help you find the right truck for your business.
The rigid truck market covers dozens of body configurations. The most common are closed box trucks for urban distribution, refrigerated bodies for cold-chain logistics, tippers for construction, and curtainsiders for general haulage. Specialised solutions include ADR tankers, concrete mixers, refuse compactors, car transporters, road sweepers and crane trucks fitted with Hiab, Palfinger or Fassi units. Gross vehicle weight (GVW) ranges from 7.5 tonnes for a light-duty Mercedes Atego up to 44 tonnes for an 8x4 rigid construction truck. The choice of body type depends on the industry sector, applicable regulations and cargo characteristics.
Brands and powertrains
The leading European manufacturers are Mercedes-Benz (Atego, Actros, Arocs), MAN (TGL, TGM, TGS, TGX), Scania (P, G, R series), DAF (LF, CF, XF), Volvo (FL, FE, FM, FH), Renault Trucks (D, D Wide, C, T) and Iveco (Eurocargo, Trakker, S-Way). Diésel engines from 4 to 16 litres comply with Euro 5 through Euro 6e standards using SCR and DPF systems. Transmissions may be manual, automated (Opticruise, I-Shift, TraXon) or Allison automatic. Common driveline configurations are 4x2 for on-road use and 6x4, 6x6 or 8x4 for heavy-duty and construction work.
Documentation and regulations
When purchasing a used truck it is important to check the vehicle registration document, current roadworthiness certificate, service history and digital tachograph age. Vehicles intended for dangerous goods transport require ADR certification, while refrigerated trucks need a valid ATP certificate. For imported vehicles, a COC (Certificate of Conformity) or type-approval document from the country of origin is required, along with temporary deregistration from the previous country. Driving licence requirements vary by GVW: C1 up to 7,500 kg and category C above, plus the mandatory CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).
Wide catalogue of used trucks in every body configuration. Mechanical inspection, full documentation and delivery across Europe from Lleida.
Frequently asked questions
How do LEZs and the future Euro 7 affect the residual value of a Euro 5/6 today?+
Low Emission Zones (Madrid Central, Barcelona LEZ, San Sebastián…) restrict Euro 4 since 2024 and tighten on Euro 5 progressively 2025-2030. A Euro 5 today has lost 30-40% urban-fleet demand and reorients to less-regulated markets (Morocco, Eastern Europe, Africa). Euro 6 will hold value through 2030. Euro 7 (2027+) initial impact is low due to higher implementation cost. Euro 6 today is the safest 3-5 year investment.
Intra-EU registration: how long to bring a truck from Germany or the Netherlands?+
Deregistration at origin + zero-VAT intra-EU invoice + transport to Spain + reduced homologation (€148, 24-48h with COC + post-2002 EU reduced tech file) + DGT fees €700-1,000 + plate. Total: 7-15 days. Intra-EU VAT 0% if buyer is a registered economic operator (VIES, Spanish form 349). Coatrucks handles origin-to-destination including paperwork.
Pre-purchase technical verification: what to demand before closing?+
Minimum professional appraisal: forensic digital tachograph download (.ddd file with cryptographic signature — verifies real km and hours), full EOBD/ECU diagnostic (current DTCs + history of cleared faults), optional dyno test, chassis and weld inspection, dynamic road test of retarder, gearbox and engine brake. Coatrucks runs internal technical appraisal pre-sale — request raw report for independent review.
Self-employed vs Ltd. company: how does tax change when buying a truck?+
Self-employed: 100% VAT deductible if business-related (transport licence + CPC). IRPF amortisation 4-25%/year. Ltd./SA: immediate VAT deduction + IS amortisation deductible from pre-tax profit. For IRPF margins >30% or fleets, Ltd. saves €15-25k over 5 years per truck. Operating leasing in Ltd. is off-balance with 100% expense deduction. Consult your accountant for your specific scenario.
Operating lease vs rental vs direct purchase: which works best?+
Purchase: immediate VAT + 4-25%/year amortisation (€60k truck → €12k/year over 5 years). Operating lease: 100% expense, off-balance, final purchase option. Full-service rental: includes maintenance + MOT + 24/7 assistance + replacement. Comparison €60k Euro 6 truck over 5 years: purchase ~€12k/year amortisable, lease ~€14k/year full expense, rental ~€17k/year all services included. Choose by expected IRR vs liquidity.
Outstanding finance or bankruptcy: can the truck still be bought?+
Outstanding finance: yes, Coatrucks cancels directly with the lender (BBVA, Santander, BNP Paribas…) — buyer pays the agreed price and the difference with the loan is deducted. Bankruptcy title: requires court authorisation (insolvency administrator approves the sale). Verify lien status at the Movable Property Registry before closing. Coatrucks runs charges due diligence on every operation.
Real B2B mechanical warranty: what does it cover beyond legal consumer warranty?+
Spain's 1-year legal consumer warranty does NOT apply to B2B sales — it's contractual. Coatrucks standard: 6 months mechanical (engine, gearbox, retarder) + 12 months structural (chassis, axles, suspension). Optional extended cover: up to 24 months including braking system and automated gearbox. Excludes wear items (tyres, pads, clutch, filters). Full pre-delivery inspection included in the price at no extra cost.
AdBlue, DPF, EGR: known issues by brand and Euro to watch for+
Mercedes Actros OM471 (Euro 6): AdBlue injectors known to crystallise after long stops (high-NOx codes, fix ~€600). Volvo FH D13K: EGR valve can clog in urban use. Scania DC13: very reliable, rare front NOx sensor fault (~€250). DAF MX-13: DPF regenerates well unless vehicle long-parked. Iveco Cursor 13: pre-2018 AdBlue pump issues, fixed from 2019. Coatrucks verifies SCR + cleans DPF pre-delivery.
Digital tachograph: mandatory calibration on ownership transfer?+
Calibration is mandatory every 2 years at a type-D authorised workshop (EU Reg 165/2014) — not automatically at transfer unless last calibration is over 2 years old. Driver and company cards renew every 5 years. Verification cost: €80-150. Mandatory download: every 28 days (driver) and every 90 days (company). Coatrucks delivers forensic download with every operation.
Official service network: when is it a critical factor?+
For fleets >50 vehicles, official network is decisive for parts availability. Spain coverage: Mercedes-Benz Trucks ~150 workshops, Iveco ~120, Volvo ~85, MAN ~80, Scania ~70, Renault Trucks ~70, DAF ~60. Brands with smaller networks struggle in rural areas. For fleets <10, a good multi-brand workshop covers majority European brands. Service intervals: Volvo every 100k km, Mercedes 120k km, Scania 150k km.
Resale value at 3 and 5 years by brand/Euro/configuration+
European market 2024 (26t Euro 6 rigid with 600,000 km, new @ €95k): at 3 years → Mercedes/Volvo €60-65k, Scania/DAF €55-60k, MAN/Iveco/Renault €50-55k. At 5 years → Mercedes/Volvo €42-48k, Scania/DAF €38-42k, MAN/Iveco/Renault €32-38k. Refrigerated +5% (constant demand). 8x4 construction -10% (heavy duty). ADR/special equipment -15% liquidity but +10-15% price with specific buyer.
Real TCO €/km by configuration: what to include and how to calculate?+
