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6x2's stability tested

28th May 1983, Page 6
28th May 1983
Page 6
Page 6, 28th May 1983 — 6x2's stability tested
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Keywords : Trucks, Road Transport, Articulated Vehicles, Iveco, Seddon Atkinson, Semi-trailer Truck, Allied Breweries

SEDDON ATKINSON'S 401 6x2 tractive unit has broken cover to join its ultra-lightweight stablemate the 301. This prototype has been undergoing roll stability tests commissioned by Allied Breweries (UK) at Mira's proving ground.

Allied is one of the brewers which intends to run vehicles at 38 tonnes gcw, but the extra load on a semi-trailer will inevitably lead to a higher centre of gravity.

Stan Thomas, Allied's transport services manager, wants to compare the roll stabilities of various vehicles and configurations before any decision is taken on Allied's 38-tonne specification.

The Seddon Atkinson with positively steered intermediate axle is being matched against Volvo's F12 with self-tracking second axle and with other 2+3 combinations.

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