Seddon' ew 16-tonner
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• Seddon Atkinson is replacing its 201 16-tonner in July with a new range which can carry more payload than its predecessor and more than any competitor of similar power.
The new 2-11 range is powered by two versions of the recently announced sixlitre Perkins Phaser diesel engine.
For long distance work, Seddon Atkinson has specified a turbocharged and charge cooled Phaser 180Ti engine which develops a net installed 129kW (173hp) at 2,600rpm with 573Nm (423 ibft) torque at 1,600rpm.
Recommended for tanker to tipper work and street deliveries is the 160T turbocharged diesel which develops a net installed 114kW (153hp) at 2,600rpn and 508Nm (375 lbft) torqu 1,60Orpm.
Both 2-11 models availab in four wheelbases have kerbweights between 4,45( and 4,750kg. Prices range from £21,500 for the 3.8m wheelbase R17P16 to £22,, for the 5.6m wheelbase R17P18 model.
Improvements inside the cab include a Bostrom suspension seat for driver ; passenger, small steering wheel to give unrestricted view of the new-style dashboard with rocker-type switches.
The former bank of malt coloured warning lights is ed by a black line and isible when something attention. New gauges Leklit in green instead of ght.
rev counter is colour indicating the most mical engine speed. )olbox is set into the in the passenger side. ver doubles as a foot t rim has been brought the premium standard of Seddon Atkinsons and glass is fitted.
a final touch the iger window is
✓ ally operated and both -s are heated.
e Design has helped a the Motor Panels cab or. Reflectors are fitted rear of the cab and at mat there are dirt tors on the quarter which incorporate on indicators.
omplete air management n consisting of an under ▪ air spoiler and roof ed air fairing is available option. Rectangular nips with integral side are fitted with washers them clean.
.y service checks are via t grille supported on gas , while a see-through r tank is placed at the f the cab.
new model uses the -36 gearbox, introduced ovember for the 201 ne, but with the higher • now available the splitter becomes an option.
Front axle is the Seddon Atkinson SA65 design used on 301 and 401 tractive units. Both axles are equipped with Seddon Atkinson S-cam brakes which incorporates a camshaft set in needle roller bearings. ZF integral power steering is used to give improved steering lock.
The cab is built around a strong steel safety cage and areas that are liable to damage from stone chips are formed either from sheet moulded compound or glass reinforced plastic.