REMOVAL WORK BY TRACTOR-LORRY.
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A Sphereof Service in which Large Loading Capacity is a Necessity.
IN OUR last issue we referred to the suitability of the tractor-lorry for the transport of loads of more than ordinary dimensions, and indicated the merit of the length of this type of vehicle for dealing with long and bulky loads which could not readily be accommodated on an ordinary goods-carrying vehicle.
A sphere of activity in which the exceptional length of the tractor lorry stands this type of vehicle in good stead is that in connection with furniture removal work.
It is sometimes thought that easy manoeuvring of a tractor lorry, particularly one that carries a large body, is difficult of accomplishment, but that such is not the case can be clearly observed from one of the illustrations which accompany this article, wherein the tractor portion of the vehicle is shown turned at right angles to the semi-trailing section. The ease with which the tractor portion can be manoeuvred in relation to the rear part is of considerable importance when loading and unloading operations are being conducted, since it avoids the necessity for a vehicle of this size occupying a greater area of the road than would' be taken up by an ordinary vehicle. This factor is of the greatest
value in connection with removal work.
The particular vehicle which we illustrate has been built by Fodens, Ltd., to the order of a well-known company of Bournemouth furniture removers and starers, who have branches at other South Coast centres. The chassis portion of the vehicle Constitutes a Foden sixtonner with a wheelbase of 10 ft. 6 ins., and the body is a product of the department at the Elworth works set aside for this class of work. The length of the body is 23 ft., and its width 7 ft. 5 ins., its height being 8 ft. 3 ins. From these dimensions it will be seen that the vehicle possesses a large capacity; in fact, the actual area et the interior is 1,338 cub. ft.
The sides of the, body are of mahogany, with oak rails, and the two deep doors at, the rear open to the full width of the interior.
A special feature Worthy of mention in connection with the body is that the main frame has been so constructed as to form a well. of large capacity and also a coal bunker fitted with drop-down doors. Th.. length of this well is 13 ft., and it is 2 ft. 6 ins. deep And 4 ft. 8 ins. wide. By the use of .loase, boards which are arranged to fit in level with the floorboards, the well can be separated from the main loading compartment. The rear axle of the _semi-trailing portion of the vehicle was specially designed in order to accommodate the well—clearly shown in our illustrations.