Low cost lift system
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kDCLIFFE Engineering Ltd, of Coleorton, Leicestershire, has developed a low-cost demountable body system for commercial vehicles up to 16.25 tonnes (16 tons) gvw.
Known as the Adcliffe 80, it is It is claimed to be ideally a one-man operated clear lift system for transportation in agriculture, food wholesaling, Dreweries, dairies and all indust-ial manufacturers with a requirement to transport products. tkdditionally, this system is said to offer greater stability than many currently in use. suited to transporting products, ranging from industrial machines to the most delicate china and incorporates a fully controlled operating system to prevent damage through misuse.
An hydraulically operated four-ram clearlift system is powered by pto/pump or electric power pack to provide pick-up and put-down of demountable bodies for single and multiple body trunking used with rigid chassis, drawbar and semi-trailers.
The battery-powered electrohydraulic power pack option is available to reduce the risk of pollution from vehicles operating within a confined space.
A specially designed steel bed frame is also available to indi vidual requirements.
The bedframe unit is lifted hydraulically clear of the chassis by the four rams, after which four legs are mechanically lowered and locked into place. The hydraulic rams have a stroke of about 444mm (17.5in), the front and rear pairs may be independently controlled for use on uneven ground.