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3rd November 1925
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A VARIETY of chassis and com

plete vehicles is to be found on the Latil stand. By reason of its original coachwork the horse-carrying van attracts attention in the first case. The chassis is of the 2-8-ton type with front-wheel drive and brakes on the transmission and rear wheels ; the radiator is mounted behind the engine. Pneumatic tyres are fitted, the spare wheel being located on the roof of the driver's cab. The front axle is below the radiator, giving a considerable forward overhang: Turning to the body itself, this has a large entrance on the right-hand side for the animals, both the doors, the partitions and the ramp being covered with coconut matting to protect the valuable animals it is designed to hear. At the rear of the vehicle is a compartment for the two attendants, and small bins are provided for food storage. The low loading-line is noticeable, which, of course, is conducive to ease of handling the animals, as they often object to mounting a steep ramp.

Steering and driving on all four wheels is the T.L.-type tractor. Solid tyres, of course, are employed, those at the front being singles, and the rears are twins. The radiator, is again behind the engine, and the six-speed gear 131.8 box is behind the power unit, the drive to the front wheels being taken by universally jointed shafts above the gearbox. These shafts are situated under the dash, as is the front axle.

At the rear, internal gear drive is employed, the differential casing being mounted on the chassis itself, immediately in front of which is an externalcontracting transmission brake. A dif ferential lock is employed, controllable by the driver without leaving his seat, and the towing hook is of the safety pattern, preventing the drawbar from jumping up and becoming disengaged. The 2-2i-ton chassis is a solid-looking machine, having drive to the rear wheels only in this case, but the braking is on all four and the transmission. The engine is a four-cylinder monobloc, with fuel supplied by a cylindrical fuel tank on the dash. The gearbox is in a unit with the engine.

Mounted on a 80-cwt. chassis is a low load-line boxvan with a similar engine to the previously mentioned exhibit. Gear drive is again employed for the rear' wheels, which run on single pneumatic tyres. The body has fixed sides, but the tilt is of canvas, and is quickly detachable, being held in position by means of straps.

With coachwork by Ball, Lewis anti Co., Ltd., is a char-a-bancs offering comfort to its users, being equipped with rigid side curtains which, in conjunction with the hood, form a totally enclosed vehicle if necessary. There are four rows of seats and three entrance doors. The appearance is that of an enlarged touring car.

L. C. Rawlence an'd Co. Ltd., 39, Sackville Street, London, Vi.1.

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Locations: Sackville, London

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