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New Features in a Refuse-collecting Lorry

14th May 1929, Page 73
14th May 1929
Page 73
Page 73, 14th May 1929 — New Features in a Refuse-collecting Lorry
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IT is only of recent years that outstanding developments have been ! made in connection with motor vehicles used for the collection of refuse. The period is not long ago when almost any type of open body was considered adequate for accommodating houseXor shop refuse before taking it toithe tip. Its height was often thought to be immaterial, and little or neprecaution was taken against the possibility of the dust beifig blown into the air. As a result, however, of considering the dual ideals of 'economical and hygienic operation special types of vehicle have more recently been designed, and in quite a number of instances specific classes of lorry have been constructed to imeet the individual requirements prevailing in different districts, for it will be readily appreciated that city conditions are distinct from those which obtain in rural areas.

We have had ,occasion in the past for referring to the Dennis LP30 refuse collector, but the accompanying pictures depict a machine which possesses features differing from i.those to be found in the standard model. Whereas the LP30.smodel is principally required for use in towns having paved streets, where the, destructors Vre at no great distance from the point of collection, it will be understood that larger wheels than those normally fitted to the chassis are desirable when operating. over the indifferent surfaces of country districts and where the emptying of the body, often on an open tip, demands ample ground clearance.

The vehicle which we illustrate has been supplied to the Egham Urban District Council, and it is equipped with wheels Of 34 ins. diameter, these having cushion tyres. A drive is taken from the gearbox to ramstwhich force oil intokthe telescopic hydraulic tipping gear, which,' it should be noted, is designed to give a high angle of elevation.

The body is of all-steel construction, and has a capacity of 6 cubic yards. The method by which this capacity is secured is rather interesting, the. driver's seat being recessed into the front portion of the body, thus enabling it to be' carried well forward on the near side, and providineslightly additional loading space on the off side. The quarter-folding windscreen provided for the cab is permanently attached to the dashboard, but the overhead canopy is supported only from the body and, therefore, rises with it when the latter is

tipped..

To give proper protection to • the load six canvas covers are used across the top of the body and the rear doors are designed to open to the full .width, so that no

. . . obstruction to the load occurs when the contents of the bOdY are being discharged, a feature of particular advantage in connection with refuse collection and disposal. The canvas covers extend well down the sides of the body.

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