Payload increases Ministry going for some Transits after defaulters
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• Short wheelbase versions of the Ford Transit van now have higher gross weight ratings. The biggest increase is on the 12cwt which has stronger rear springs and 7.00 instead of 6.50in. tyres and the gross weight goes up 3031b, which gives a nominal payload of 14cwt.
In the case of the 17 and 22cwt models there are no specification changes but a 201Ib increase in g.v.w. allows an increase in payload to 18cwt for the 17cwt and, while the nominal payload rating of the 22cwt stays the same, there is a 104Ib increase in g.v.w. for this model.
Motec in Kent
• The establishment of a third transport Motec-for London and the South is likely to be announced shortly. CM understands that the RTITB is negotiating for a former aerodrome site in Kent.
• Due to an error Dart Containerline appeared in "Container Transportlast week as Dar Containerline. • The MoT announced this week that an all-out effort is being lauhched to ensure that all pre-1968 vehicles are plated and tested in the respective classes before March 31 1970. According to the Ministry only 80 per cent of affected vehicles have been tested.
Traffic examiners will be deployed throughout the country to carry out a programme of systematic visits to all classes of operators and roadside checks will also be increased. Operators whose vehicles have not been dealt with by the relevant date will be instructed that if they continue to use the vehicles they will be committing an offence. The drive is expected to result in more offenders being brought before the courts.
Applications for plating and testing appointments should have been made for most of the pre-1968 vehicles by October 31.
• The Aylesbury Motor Co. Ltd.. is currently holding a Ford commercial vehicle show which closes tomorrow. October 25. In addition to the full Ford range there are vehicles on view from Hands, Crane Fruehauf, Eagle (crush loaders), Murfitt and fire engines and ambulances.