Dennis gets down to it
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• Dennis Eagle has developed a low-entry crewcab which will initially be introduced on revised 4x2 and 6x2 refuse vehicle chassis, and on eight-wheel chassis next year.
The smaller but thicker-section chassis frame used in conjunction with 305/70 low-profile tyres has reduced overall height by 50mm and the engine is located further back with the flatfloored cab mounted low on the chassis to minimise the step height.
The cab, which has plenty of room for four crew seats, is a composite construction incorporating plastic mudguards and trim, aluminium side panels, stainless steel floor and rear panel with GRP steps.
A generous 5m' of tinted glass allows more than 240° of visibility. Electric windows are fitted on both sides and a large blower system provides ventilation which can be supplemented by a roof hatch and air vents.
For off-road operation a belly plate at the front of the vehicle gives protection to the chassis, radiator and engine.
The 4x2 chassis is powered by the Perkins Phaser 210 or 160 driving through an Eaton 4106 manual box or, to satisfy over 50% of the refuse market, the optional Alison World Series six-speed automatic.
All 6x2 Dennis Eagle refuse vehicles are fitted with automatic transmission as standard.
The Warwick_ factory currently produces about 300 two, three and four-aided rigid vehicles a year for the home market and a further 150 for export.
The company will offer the 4x2 chassis-cab as a tanker chas sis, an airport vehicle or even as a delivery vehicle.
Within its 17-tonne GVW it offers a body payload allowance of up to 12.25 tonnes.