TWO NEW VERSIONS OF MASTIFF
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TWO new versions of the Mastiff have been,produced by Transport Equipment (Thornycroft), Ltd. Particularly recommended for tanker bodywork, one has a 14-ft. 6-in, wheelbase, thus coming intermediately between two standard types with wheelbases of 12 ft. 6 in. and 16 ft. 6 in. The overall chassis length is 24 ft. and the recommended maximum body length 18 ft., whilst the unladen weight of the chassis in licensing order is 3 tons 19l cwt.. plus 51 cwt. for the makers' own plastics cab. The Mastiff is designed for 14 tons g.v.w.
The other model is a 9-ft. 6-in, wheelbase tractor for a recommended gross train weight of 20 tons. Distance between the rear of the cab and the centre line of the back axle is 7 ft. 11.i in., and the chassis weight is 3 tons 15 cwt. plus 51 cwt. for plastics cab. A two-speed rear axle can be fitted.