A Heavy-duty Towing Pole Pi A NEW towing pole, designed for
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the controlled towing of vehicles of a gross weight of 12 tons, is being marketed by Mann Egerton and Co., Ltd., Cromer Road Works, Norwich. The towing head is fitted to the centre of the vehicle being towed, the pole being given a downward set to provide ample clear
ance beneath the radiator. .
At points where the pole is set, steel gussets are electrically welded to provide reinforcement. The coupling at the towing-vehicle end is a casting having spring-loaded plungers, so that once the end of the pole has been inserted, the plungers automatically lock the pole in position.
For convenience when assembling on the vehicle to be towed, a carriage having two small wheels is mounted on the pole towards the towing-head end.