Drawbar conversion
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THIS LATEST D-Series Ford to enter service with W. T. Aldridge and Son Ltd is a 5.7m (226in) wheelbase D2818 with a drawbar conversion (Special Vehicle Order) completed by Ford. Pulling a York drawbar trailer with a 6.1m (20ft) platform body, the combination has 12.8m (42ft) of deck space.
Chassis specification includes a Cummins V8 504cuin (8259cc) engine rated at I26.8kW (170bhp), Ford 8-570S eight-speed gearbox, Michelin 11-22.5 x ZA tyres and two 227 litre (50gal) fuel tanks.
Welford Truck Bodies Ltd of Warley, West Midlands, built the 6.7m (22ft) timber dropside body.
Mr David White chose the configuration for its versatility and increased deck length. The vehicles are used mainly for carrying crates of beer though in summer it carries hay.