New Four-wheeler by • German Makers
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1-1. A NEW 16-ton-gross four-wheeler has
been introduced by Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Ntirnberg A.G., Munich, and the chassis is rated for a payload of 10 tons. Walk a trailer, a gross train weight of 32 tons is permitted.
The new model is known as the 10.2101 and is available in forwardand normalcontrol versions, the forward-control models including a tractive unit for use with semi-trailers. A sleeper cab can be fitted.
The power unit is an M.A.N. sixcylindered turbocharged engine with a gross output of 210 b.h.p. at 2.100 r.p.m. The maximum torque output is 565 lb.-ft., and this is developed at 1,400 r.p.m. A Z.F. six-speed gearbox is employed, and the double-reduction rear axle can carry a load of 10 tons. Z.F. steering With hydraulic assistance is employed.
Semi-elliptic springs are used at both axles and the front brakes are air-assisted hydraulic units. Direct-air-actuated components have been employed at the back axles. An exhaust brake is fitted as standard and 12.00-20-in. heavy-duty tyres are specified.
The overdrive-top-gear ratio of the gearbox gives a maximum road speed a 54 m.p.h. when a 6.26-to-1-ratio rear axle is employed. Bottom gear gives a gradient ability of 1 in 2.75.
OLDHAM SALES GROW
THE demand for heavy-duty batteries for passenger and commercial vehicles had increased substantially during the past year, said Mr. John Oldham, chairman, Oldham and Son, Ltd., at the annual meeting last week. Further progress had been made in the supply of Pg double sleeve traction and industrial batteries and ground lost in the export field the previous year had been recovered, he added.
To bring the share capital into line with the value of assets,, Mr. Oldham stated that it was proposed to distribute to ordinary shareholders further ordinary shares in the proportion of one new share to every two held at August 25.