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Auto-coupling dropped by Scammell

14th May 1971, Page 34
14th May 1971
Page 34
Page 34, 14th May 1971 — Auto-coupling dropped by Scammell
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• Scammell Lorries Ltd, pioneer of auto matic semi-trailer coupling gear, i ceasing production of the tractor portion o these couplings. The announcement comes ii a bulletin circulated to manufacturers o lightweight tractive units. The move is ; logical one in view of Scammell's withdraws from the three-wheeled tractor market.

A spokesman for Scammell said this weel that semi-trailers and forecarriages woulc remain in production. Orders and inquirie continued to be received, in particular fo container-carrying skeletal models witl automatic gear.

Both Hands-Neway and Taskers ar continuing with their respective autornatil couplings. Taskers has under developmen a new version embodying the central hool feature of Scammell and Hands units, whicl will meet National Carriers standards as we] as Ford approval for use on the DA 100' (D300) tractive unit.

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