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Foden 17-tonner: launch soon

17th August 1989
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• Operational trials of Foden's new 17-tonne truck are proceeding apace, prompting speculation that the vehicle may be launched in time for November's Scottish Motor Show.

The Cummins B Seriespowered truck offers a body and payload capacity of around 12.135 tonnes on a 5.8m wheelbase.

Long-established Foden operator Jefferies of Otley has operated one of the new trucks on trial for four months. It replaces a 6x 4 R-registered curtainsider withdrawn from service almost a year ago.

Reg Jefferies says he is pleased with the payload of the narrow-cabbed truck which is fitted with an Eaton 4106 gearbox and a Rockwell drive axle.

The Foden is expected to compete against ERF's ES6 17-tonner which has proved particularly popular with hauliers in rural areas.