Pick-ups kopen

4x2 or 4x4: which drivetrain do you need?

The choice between 4x2 and 4x4 largely determines what you'll use the pick-up for. If you mainly drive on paved roads and mostly transport tools or materials, a 4x2 version is often sufficient and more fuel-efficient. If you work on construction sites, in agriculture, or need to tow a trailer over loose terrain, 4x4 with a lockable centre differential or low-range gearing is the safer choice. When buying a used vehicle, pay attention to the condition of the drivetrain: if in doubt, test-drive the four-wheel drive on uneven ground and check whether the hub or coupling engages smoothly. A pick-up that has always driven in the city has often barely used this system, which is actually beneficial in terms of wear.

Cab configuration: single cab, extra cab or double cab

Pick-ups are available with a single cab (2 seats, longest load bed and highest payload), extra cab or king cab (a small extra space behind the seats for tools, without a full rear bench) and double cab (up to 5 seats, shorter load bed). For pure transport work with a small team, a single cab or extra cab is the most efficient choice, as it leaves you with more load space. If you regularly transport a full team to the work site, a double cab is more practical, although this results in an average payload reduction of 300 to 500 kg compared to the same pick-up with a single cab. So first determine how many people and how much cargo you need to transport at the same time before making a choice.

Payload, driving licence and weight class

Many pick-ups, with empty weight plus load, fall just below or just above the 3,500 kg gross vehicle weight limit. If the pick-up stays below this limit, you can drive it with a standard category B driving licence. If the pick-up is fitted with a hardtop, canopy, winch or heavy bumper, the total weight can sometimes exceed 3,500 kg, in which case you'll need a category BE or C1 driving licence to legally drive it. Always check the registration certificate for the permitted gross vehicle weight (part 1, under F.2) before buying a pick-up, especially if you plan to add accessories that further increase the weight.

Buying or Financial Lease: what suits your business?

With a direct purchase, you become the owner immediately and have no ongoing monthly payments, but the costs place a one-off strain on your working capital. Financial Lease spreads the investment over a term of up to 72 months, allowing you to use the pick-up while keeping your liquidity available for other business expenses. At Tatev Auto, this is possible with up to 100% financing, even for start-ups or self-employed professionals, and the pick-up is registered in your name once the contract ends. Weigh up for your business whether the tax benefits of ownership (such as depreciation) outweigh the flexibility of spread payments, and request a sample calculation if you're unsure.

Pick-ups kopen: what to look for?

When buying a used commercial vehicle you want clarity fast: is the vehicle in stock, what does it cost, is financial lease available and does the configuration suit your daily work? That is why this page directly shows current vehicles with photo, price and specifications.

At Tatev Auto in Mijdrecht we help business owners with targeted advice on load space, fuel, mileage, body type and total cost of use. You can trade in your current vehicle and finance almost any vehicle through financial lease.

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