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New E R.F. Four-wheeler

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10th November 1961

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A S revealed in last week's issue, E.R.F.,

Ltd., have introduced a new fourwheeler, model 64P, powered by the Perkins 6.354 engine, When equipped with 10.00-20 (14-ply) tyres it is suitable to operate at a gross laden weight of 14 tons, although it is also being offered in 13-ton-gross form, equipped with 9.00-20 (14-ply) tyres.

The 6.354 engine is a direct-injection six-cylinder diesel unit of 5.8 litres. Maximum power output is 112 b.h.p. at 2,800 r.p.m. and maximum torque 254 lb.-ft. at 1,450 r.p.m. A Borg and Beck 13AS sing)t-plate clutch transmits the drive to the unit-mounted David Brown 552/3 fivespeed constant-mesh gearbox. This has ratios of 6.51, 3.627, 2.391, 1.575 and 1 to I, with 6.74-to-1 reverse.

A two-piece propeller shaft is used, the front portion having a Layrub joint whilst that to the rear of the flexibly mounted centre bearing has Hardy Spicer 15i0series joints. An Eaton 16802 two-speed rear axle is fitted, the ratios given being 6.5 and 8.87 to 1.

The frame is of the special design previously used on the lighter ELF. four' wheelers. The level of the top flange of the side members rearwards of the cab is relatively high, being 3 ft. 4 in. from the ground with the vehicle in laden con-. dition. This eliminates the need for body underframe runners and permits the mounting of the rear springs directly under the web of each side member.

The depth of the side members is 8 in. over the rear axle, but the lower flange gradually falls from a point roughly at mid-wheelbase towards the, plane of the front axle, so that the frame depth immediately behind the cab is over 12 in., giving ample resistance to the bending stresses which are inevitably most severe in this area. The 'top flange is swept downwards in the region of the engine to give better accessibility. The front springs are 3+ in. wide 'and 4 ft. long, the rear ones being the sarrie Width and 4 ft, 9 in. long.

Manes cam and double roller steering is fitted, the ratio being 28.5 to 1 and the steering wheel .diameter 21 in. The original specification for the new model called for Hydrovac braking, but an air-hydraulic Airpak system has since

been adopted. The brake assemblies are of the two-leading-shoe type, 15+ in. diameter and 4+ in. wide on the front axle, the corresponding dimensions for the rear axle being 15f in. dia. and 7 in. wide.

Twelve-volt electrical equipment is fitted, with a 135-amp.-hr. battery and paired sealed-beam headlamps. The cab is of the current standard E.R.F. design and is also, offered in an alloy and glassfibre version, giving a weight saving of approximately 2 cwt., at extra charge. The fuel tank holds 32 gallons.

The standard model has a wheelbase of 14 ft. 7 in. and allows for platform bodywork with an inside length of 20 ft., the actual length from back of the cab to end of frame being 7 in. more than this. Overall length is 25 ft. 111 in. when the optional front bumper is fitted.

The 64P is also available in a version intended for tipper work with a wheelbase of 11 ft. 2 in. Two types of tipping gear are standardized, with either a single ram mounted directly behind the cab or twin rams under the body.

Fife Take-over

By taking over the 21 lorries which formerly belonged to Muir's Transport, Cupar, Mr. M. B. Danskin, of Strathkinness, near St. Andrews, last week became one of the biggest independent haulage contract operators in Scotland. "It brings my total of lorries to between 80 and 90," said Mr. Danskin, who added that the deal would not affect the staff.

Mr. Andrew Muir, who had previously disposed of this side of his business to the Wine Group, in Bristol, is -unaffected by the take-over. I4e continues with his other interests from his office in Bonnygate.

Mr. Danskin continues to have his head offices in Strathkinness.

OBJECTION OVERRULED

DESPITE opposition by British Railways, Jennings Transport, Ltd., Fox Road, Bristol, who operate four vehicles on public A licence, mainly for the carriage of meat, successfully applied to the Western Licensing Authority, Mr. S. W. Nelson, at Bristol last week to acquire a further six-ton articulated unit.