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Garner . . 43
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WHILST the full 1932 range of Garner models is a larueVone, it has been planned that the six exhibits on this stand are fully representative of the various pay-load categories in which She Garner chassis fall.
A feature of the exhibits is the uniform colour scheme, both the chassis and complete vehicles being finished in shades of green with red wheels.
Two examples of the new 2-ton models are exhibited. First, there is a normal-control chassis of the ABM type, having a four-cylindered engine of the overhead-valve variety. It is of the 11-ft.-wheelbase type and affords a. body space of 10 ft. 51 ins. This model can be obtained with three other lengths of wheelbase.
This availability of optional wheelbases is a policy pursued in connection with a large number of the types offered in the range, and is of genuine value to purchasers of industrial vehicles.
The other 2-tonnes is shown as a boxvan ; in.. this ease, however, the engine is of the six-cylindered type with side valves and an eight-bearing crankshaft, as opposed to the four-cylindered overhead-valve engine utilized in the firstmentioned exhibit. Complete with van body the unladen weight is below 2 tons 10 cwt., so that the legal speed limit is 30 m.p.h. The body also is of Garner make and the lines are free from awkward corners,
An-other new introduction which is on the stand is the trailing-axle six-wheeler, intended for 3-ton loads. It may be specified either with the fourcylindered,or six-cylindered engine; the exhibit has an engine of the former type. The striking feature of this chassis is the special design of the bogie.
The semi-elliptic springs are coupled by levers and links, having the same type of action as the track rod and steering arms of the Ackerman layout. The axles are offset in relation to the spring centres, which gives good riding properties, and allows an axle-height variation of no less than 5 ins, without giving rise to excessive motion on the part of the levers. This design obviates any difficulty when entering sharply sloped entrances—the driving wheels still retain their adhesion. In order to ensure equality of braking on all four wheels of the bogie, the cross-shafts are located adjacent to the points at which the respective springs are anchored to the frame.
Other points in connection with this design are the shore wheelbase of the bogie and the consistency with which this is maintained at a practically constant figure, despite generous articulation; the maximum variation is only in. and the springs are subjected to little torsion.
These three exhibits, despite the distinctive features of design, sell at competitive prices.
An-other Garner of recent introduction which is typical of two models of low-loader is one having a pay-load capacity of 3 tons and embodies a fourcylindered o.h.v. engine. This type of vehicle-can be obtained also as a 2-tonnor. By reason of the axle disposition, a 16-ft. body space is afforded on a chassis with a wheelbase of only 10 ft. 6 ins. The price of this chassis is £450 on solids or 1475 on pneumatics as shown. It is important to note that the road speed is not so limited as is frequently the case with low-loading vehicles ; 35 m.p.h. can be attained. This chassis is capable of carryinn•* a 10-cubic-yd. refuse-collection body, whilst the normal gross-load capacity is 44 tons.
In this ease there is a special form of the Garner front-wing arrangement, in order to give full accessibility to the engine and controls.
For several years the AJ model has been well known, and it is again represented this year by a tipping lorry, hiving a wheelbase of 11 ft. 3 ins., which makes it suitable for use in districts in which 12-ft. weighbridges are common. The loading space afforded is made possible largely by reason of the cowl construction of the dash, which permits the pedals to be mounted farther forward than is usually the case.
Finally, there is a JOG chassis with a tilt-van body. This model, as we ascertained during one of our comprehensive road tests, is possessed of an unusual range of performance, having a high maximum speed, coupled with a reasonable fuel consumption. It is, therefore, well suited to fast, long-distame traffic.—Garner Motors, Ltd., Tyseley, Birmingham.