Output and Exports Drop in 1956
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for 1956 were lower than those for 1955. During 1956, the number of commercial vehicles produced was 298,609, the figure for 1955 being 340,824. Whilst the number exported last year was smaller at 146,044 (157,970 for 1955), the value at £93.7m. was greater by £6.6m.
In addition, 91,950 agricultural and tracklaying tractors valued at £43.9m. and parts and accessories worth £121.4m were exported. The latter figure was £14.7m. higher than in the previous year.
During December last, 22,275 goods vehicles (including battery-electrics) and passenger vehicles were produced, the weekly average being 4,455. Of the total. 21,247 were goods vehicles, road haulage tractors and special types made up of 10,762 of under 15 cwt. carrying capacity; 4.820 from 15 cwt. to 3 torts: 3,792 from 3 tons to 6 tons, and 1,883 over 6 tons.
The output of passenger vehicles was 865, of which 612 were single-deck and 231 were double-deck motorbuses and 22 Were trolleybuses. The total of battery-electrics was 163.
Of the 298,609 units produced last year, 155,540 were • under 15 cwt carrying capacity; 53,096 from 15 cwt. to 3 tons; 53,283 from 3 tons to 6 tons; and 25,353 over 6 tons.
During the year, 9,678 passenget vehicles came off the line, of which 7,122 were single-deck and 2,430 were double-deck motorbuses, and 126 were trolleybuses. The battery-electric figure was 1,659 The value of commercial vehicle exports for the 12 months (including dumpers, dump trucks, industrial trucks and trailers) was £104,318,024. Details arc given in the table below.