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Beardmore 40
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THE feature of the Beardmore exhibit this year is, undoubtedly, the employment of larger engines. The Anaconda 15-tonner, for instance, has an engine with six cylinders which develops no less than 115 b.h.p. This multi-wheeler has a five-speed gearbox with two-speed power take-off, the latter being extremely useful when winch gear is necessary.
The body space is 20 ft. loneb and 7 ft. 6 ins, wide, the•motive.unit has 7.50-in. by 20-in, low-pressure tyres and the load carrier 42-in. by 11.2"5-in, lowpressure equipment A Westinghouse vacuum brake gear is fitted, this including a reserve tank for use should the engine stall.
Another 15-tonner is the Python, and this is shown with an enclosed graincarrying body with tarpaulin, the body space having the same length and width as that referred to above and measuring 8 ft. in height A hopper floor is fitted. The tyre equipment is of the same size as on the Anaconda, but this machine has a 90 b.h.p. six-cylindered engine. Again the gearbox is a five-speed unit, and Westinghouse vacuum brakes, with reserve tank, are fitted.
The smaller Python outfit is intended for loads of 10 to 12 tons, although its engine is of the same size as fitted in the type 15. The explanation of this is that the more powerful Python multiwheeler, although capable of carrying 15 tons, is intended for use in comparatively level country, and the Anaconda, whilst having only the same load capacity, is definitely meant for service in hilly and really difficult country, and is accordingly equipped with a bigger engine.
The smaller Python is shown with a fully enclosed body suitable for parcels or furniture ; this is 22 ft. long and 9 ft. high. The load carrier in this instance has 36-in. by 8-in, high-pressure tyres.
The fourth exhibit on the stand is a Cobra tractor, shown without a carrier unit. This is the lowest powered of the tractors, having a four-cylindered 50 b.h.p. engine and five-speed gearbox. It is suitable for loads up to a maximum of about 10 tons and is shod with 7.00-in. by 20-in. low-pressure tyres.
Most of our readers understand the peculiar arrangement of the Beardmore carrier-unit turntable. This is of the interlocking-ring type and has no kingpin. The result of such an arrangement is to give such strength and rigidity to the turntable that a strong girder-type drawbar can be fitted to its lower member and, through it, just as much load as may be required to give adhesion for the driving wheels can be superimposed from the carrier to the motive unit. In fact, with the turntable locked centrally the front carrier wheels may be lifted clear of the ground, and there you have an articulated vehicle pure and simple.
The usual course, however, is to turn the handle, conveniently provided on the towing pillar within reach of the driver in his seat, until just enough weight is transferred to give a good grip for the driving wheels. This ensures steadiness to the trailer and permits comparativelyhigh speed with safety. The point of superimposition of the load—i.e., the towing pillar—is just before the driving axle of the motive unity
High speeds would, of course, be unwise if the braking equipment were not adequate,. and that is why the Beardmore concern recommends the fitting of Power brakes of one kind or another. The Westinghouse equipment is found most satisfactory.
Also on the stand examples of the Beardmore taxi-cab are displayed. The bare chassis is available, and beside it is a complete vehicle finished attractively in blue.—Wm. Beardmore and Co., Ltd., Clapham Park Road, London, S.W.4.