• Among the latest Iveco Ford Cargo rigids produced in
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readiness for 17-tonnes GVW operations on two axles from 1 April 1988 is a new, more-powerful, drawbar model, which makes its debut at the Scottish Motor Show next week.
The 1728 Cargo is powered by the 208kW (278hp) chargecooled Cummins LTA-10 290 engine, fitted with an Eaton TS011612 Twin Splitter gearbox and a Rockwell U180E drive axle.
The 1728 on show is specifically intended for drawbar work at 32.5tonnes GTW. It has a 5.6metre wheelbase capable of taking bodywork up to 7.85m with a day cab.
It also features air suspension on the drive axle, converted by East London-based Vehicle Systems Engineering. The air suspension package allows the chassis to be raised or lowered for demount body operation, or to match up with loading docks.
The 1728 on show at the SEC is one of an order for seven for Euro-Trans of Rainham, Essex.
• Markyate bodybuilder B Walker and Son is now offering an extra high roof conversion on the Suzuki Super Carry/Bedford Rascal. The Walker GRP roof extension gives an extra 25% more load space of 3.27m3, while the internal height is raised to nearly 1,450mrn. The conversion costs £385 plus VAT and includes a fullwidth parcel shelf in the over-cab area.